23 Safety Engineer jobs in Qatar

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Process Safety and Risk Engineer – Expatriate Role (Qatar / Dubai / Bahrain)

We are seeking an experienced engineering professional to join a specialist team working across the global energy and power sector. This expatriate opportunity, based in either Qatar, Dubai, or Bahrain, involves conducting technical surveys of major assets, providing risk improvement recommendations, and producing technical underwriting reports to support insurance placement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers with strong expertise in process safety, operations, or asset integrity who are ready to apply their skills internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey energy and power industry assets worldwide and prepare detailed underwriting reports
• Recommend process safety improvements and best practices to strengthen risk management
• Calculate estimated maximum loss (EML) values for potential major incidents
• Work closely with client executives, brokers, and claims teams to provide technical input for insurance placement and proposals
• Contribute to technical papers and thought-leadership publications on process safety management

Requirements

• Significant experience in the energy and/or power generation sector
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or similar technical field)
• Strong communication skills, able to present to senior management and lead survey meetings
• Competence in data analysis and spreadsheet management for loss estimation
• Highly organised, with the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate international site visits
• Advanced technical background, including process engineering, process safety management, operations, construction project management, asset integrity, and emergency response

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with major operators or manufacturers
• Previous senior management or technical leadership experience
• Master's degree in engineering (desirable)
• Professional/chartered status, or the training and experience to obtain it
• Fluency in additional languages
• Project management and commissioning experience

Job Summary
Role holder will assist Head of Safety and Loss Prevention Senior Engineer in implementing Process Safety Management System in the organization. The incumbent will be a key member of the Process Safety team and will interface with the appropriate operations and technical teams to support in conducting the Process Safety Risk studies for Projects and existing operations, facilitating Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies including but not limited to Hazard and Operability study (HAZOP), Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Major Hazard Analysis /Direct Hazard Analysis (MHA/DHA), Dispersion Studies and Safety Cases Studies. The role holder will comply with all relevant QAFCO Management System procedures in respect to Health, Quality, Safety and Environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Promote and comply with QAFCO's Occupational Health & Safety, Environment, Quality, Responsible Care Management Systems & Product Stewardship, PSM requirements.
• Assist Head of Safety and Loss Prevention Senior Engineer in developing various documents and implementing activities related to monitoring and following-up Process Safety Management system.
• Develop the Company Process Safety Specifications and Standards to be used in all projects and assets operations.
• Partner with operational and technical resources to ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• Follow valid standards, technical requirements and good engineering practices to ensure that operations and projects are executed in line with agreed process safety specifications.
• Lead company-wide network to develop and update process safety related requirements and procedures
• Provide, when required, specifications for the procurement of equipment and services. Conduct evaluation of bids and recommend preferred suppliers to ensure meeting optimum process safety requirements.
• Coordinate the activities within Process Safety group.
• Lead and coordinate different campaigns to promote Process Safety within the company.
• Partner with leaders to develop short and long-term process safety objectives, targets, strategies, and measures that prioritize action plans and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (most importantly, leading indicators) to track the progress of PSM on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Generating and reviewing Process Safety Management weekly and monthly reports.
• Participate in developing, implementing and facilitating Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) studies like HAZOP, SIL, QRA, LOPA, FMEA, MHA/DHA, safety cases and Dispersion Studies.
• Plans work activities, and coordinates with various operations and project teams to ensure safety activities are achieved within the set time schedules, specification and cost.
• Lead and/or participate in all process safety incidents investigations. Ensure that incidents root causes are identified and action plans and lessons learnt are established and communicated within the organization to avoid incident reoccurrence.
• Participate in the development of practical recommendations for process changes to mitigate, control, or eliminate process-related hazards and meet process related risk reduction objectives.
• Keep informed of technological developments and best practices in the area of responsibility in order to update knowledge, identify and recommend opportunities for increased effectiveness and/or cost reduction.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• Certifications, such as NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety, Process Safety Management, Incident Investigations & Root Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis are desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years proven successful experience in a similar position with extensive in Process Safety field within Fertilizer, Petrochemicals or Oil & Gas industry.
• Should have excellent supervisory skills.
• Should have knowledgeable about codes, standards and recommended practices for Process Safety Management
• Should have good engineering judgment; ability to recognize, assess, and mitigate hazards, Attention to detail, initiative, highly organized, good analytical skills, and practical use of engineering principles
• Should have good knowledge & ability to operate standard PC applications.
• Should have good English communication & Technical Report Writing Skills.

Job Description:

As a Process Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe design, operation, and maintenance of industrial processes and facilities. This includes identifying and mitigating process safety risks, developing safety systems and procedures, and providing technical expertise to support compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) to identify potential hazards and risks associated with industrial processes
• Develop and implement process safety management (PSM) programs, including process safety information, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, and management of change
• Perform quantitative risk assessments and consequence modeling to evaluate the likelihood and severity of potential incidents
• Review process design, equipment specifications, and operating procedures to ensure process safety requirements are met
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel on process safety best practices
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Stay up to date with relevant process safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and EHS, to ensure a holistic approach to process safety

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a Process Safety Engineer or in a related role
• Proficient in process hazard analysis (PHA) techniques, such as HAZOP, FMEA, and fault tree analysis
• Knowledgeable in process safety management (PSM) principles and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP)
• Skilled in the use of process safety software and modeling tools
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Certification as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is preferred

Specialization:

• In carrying out Process safety workshops and Studies like HAZOP, HAZAN, HAZID, SIL, QRA, BRA, CRA, ERA, FERA, EERA etc.
• Experienced with software HAZOP Manager, PHA PRO8, exSILentia, DNV PHAST/SAFETI.
• The key skills required are performing/ developing:
• Hazard Identification (HAZID),
• Hazard and Operability (HAZOP),
• Safety Integrity Level Classification (SIL),
• Fire and Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA),
• Qualitative Risk Assessments (QRA),
• Thermal Radiation and Dispersion Analysis,
• Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) workshop,
• Safety Audits, Chemical Process Modelling/ Simulation,
• Development of Technical Standards,
• Active and Passive Fire Protection, and
• Gap Analysis.

Job Description
As a Process Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe design, operation, and maintenance of industrial processes and facilities. This includes identifying and mitigating process safety risks, developing safety systems and procedures, and providing technical expertise to support compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct process hazard analyses (PHAs) to identify potential hazards and risks associated with industrial processes
• Develop and implement process safety management (PSM) programs, including process safety information, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, and management of change
• Perform quantitative risk assessments and consequence modeling to evaluate the likelihood and severity of potential incidents
• Review process design, equipment specifications, and operating procedures to ensure process safety requirements are met
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel on process safety best practices
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Stay up to date with relevant process safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and EHS, to ensure a holistic approach to process safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a Process Safety Engineer or in a related role
• Proficient in process hazard analysis (PHA) techniques, such as HAZOP, FMEA, and fault tree analysis
• Knowledgeable in process safety management (PSM) principles and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP)
• Skilled in the use of process safety software and modeling tools
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Certification as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is preferred

Specialization

• In carrying out Process safety workshops and Studies like HAZOP, HAZAN, HAZID, SIL, QRA, BRA, CRA, ERA, FERA, EERA etc.
• Experienced with software HAZOP Manager, PHA PRO8, exSILentia, DNV PHAST/SAFETI.
• The key skills required are performing/ developing:
• Hazard Identification (HAZID),
• Hazard and Operability (HAZOP),
• Safety Integrity Level Classification (SIL),
• Fire and Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA),
• Qualitative Risk Assessments (QRA),
• Thermal Radiation and Dispersion Analysis,
• Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) workshop,
• Safety Audits, Chemical Process Modelling/ Simulation,
• Development of Technical Standards,
• Active and Passive Fire Protection, and
• Gap Analysis.

• Provide integrity assurance of Process designs through appropriate application of Shell technical standards and specifications, implementation of DCAF and review of design deliverables and activities.
• Ensure schedule and cost considerations are included in design decisions, while maintaining primary responsibility to assure safe and appropriate quality designs.
• Ensure repeated delivery of projects with HSSE & SP risks demonstrably managed to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP), creating a workplace without harm.
• Ensure Technical HSE Engineering activities are executed in alignment with Shell's Project Delivery Roadmap and Opportunity Realization Process.
• Validate strategies/conceptual designs during early project phases.
• Support COMPANY in auditing construction field activities for compliance and assist in resolution of field non‐conformance issues as required.
• Ensure design meets requirements of Shell's HSSE Framework.
• Design and develop, as required, innovative technical approaches to the broader Technical HSE engineering issues and contribute to continuous business improvement initiatives (fit for purpose)
• Deliver integrated HSE risk management support (including hazard identification, major hazard assessment, developing HSE Cases and contributing to layout reviews, human factors and health risk assessments, ESH impact assessment, as part of the Hazards and Effects Management Process) across the full lifecycle of the projects.
• Identification and communication of HSSE best practices
• Provide (one stop shop) Technical HSE engineering support and delivery in accordance with the HSSE & SP Control Framework and associated standards, guidelines and relevant regulatory safety requirements for QPH projects.
• Accountability for technical HSE engineering deliverables and engineering execution planning support including provision of senior engineering expertise.
• Proactively working with the Engineering Manager to key Projects on track and achieve Top Quartile (TQ) performance for the portfolio.
• Drive and delivery of an ever‐increasing effectiveness and efficiency in producing project designs, through Elimination, Simplification, Standardisation and Automation balanced against the need for Top Quartile FEL in, and quality designs for the Qatar Project Delivery Hub projects.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance ; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
• End of Service Gratuity ; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years' service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance : Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• BSc., University in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years' experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related Technical HSE Design and Engineering out of which minimum 5 years' experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas Project Delivery as an Umbrella Contract
• Lead Technical HSE engineer function in a multidiscipline Workforce.
• Performs as a professional Technical HSE engineer for projects and plant modifications from Front End
• Development through execution / commissioning and start‐up
• Fully conversant with quantitative risk and consequences simulation software such as PHAST risk, FRED (Must)
• Experience of working on Shell projects will be a distinct added advantage
• Good communication skills and report writing skills, experience of writing technical reports is essential
• Experience in the Middle East, knowledge of GTL , Gas Processing and Utilities are an advantage, as is frontend and commissioning experience and execution.
• Proven leadership skills and strong personal drive, to meet deadlines and specific targets.
• Experienced HAZID / HAZOP Secretary (Must)

• Major Accident Hazard Management (MAHM)
• Process Safety Management System PSMS
• CCPS 20 Elements
• Safety Critical Element (SCE)
• Safety Critical Task (SCT)
• Barrier Management
• HAZID
• HAZOP
• QRA
• EERA
• ESSA
• LOPA / SIL / IPL
• Asset Integrity
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• 10plus years Process Safety Experience
• 10plus years Technical Safety Experience
• 15 plus years Upstream Offshore Experience
• Upstream Oil and Gas
• Upstream Offshore

Overview
Provide Process Safety and Risk engineering / management support to Idd El-Shargi Asset (OI) departments. Effectively patriciate in the assessment and evaluation of operational risks for existing and new installations. Process Safety / Risk Engineer is also responsible to participate in the support, development and implementation of Idd El-Shargi Asset (OI) Process Safety/ Risk Management programs.

Additional Requirements

• Major Accident Hazard Management (MAHM)
• Process Safety Management System PSMS
• CCPS 20 Elements
• Safety Critical Element (SCE)
• Safety Critical Task (SCT)
• Barrier Management
• HAZID
• HAZOP
• QRA
• EERA
• ESSA
• LOPA / SIL / IPL
• Asset Integrity
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• 10plus years Process Safety Experience
• 10plus years Technical Safety Experience
• 15 plus years Upstream Offshore Experience
• Upstream Oil and Gas
• Upstream Offshore

Experience

• Extensive Experience in Risk Management studies e.g. QRA, HAZID, HAZOP, BOW TIE, ORA is required.
• Extensive Experience in MAHM / Safety Case Development, Safety Critical Element / Barrier management and Process Safety management system PSMS Implementation.
• 15+ years of total experience (preferably in a multi-national or O&G organisation) including Offshore experience (with related Process Safety and Major Accident Hazard Management MAHM).
• Certified Lead Auditor by IRCA or equivalent International Register in HSE is a plus
• 5+ years total experience working in HSE risk management and Process Safety Management System preferably in O&G operations
• Experience in a Process Safety / Risk Management/ Engineering /HSE supervisory/managerial position or consultant / auditor or working for a consultancy / audit firm will be considered as a plus
• Excellent written and spoken English (Arabic would also be an advantage), analytical skills and high degree of computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
• Post Graduate degree or professional certificate in HSE / Risk Engineering / Risk Management is preferred.

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Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Primary Objectives / Responsibilities

• Supports adherence to generally accepted engineering and design practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Supports the standardization of equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates.
• Contributes to the understanding of technical knowledge, legal requirements, and customer specifications whenever viable and lawful.
• Uses local/global standards to support technical excellence.
• Supports the processes for checking, peer reviews, and incorporation of comments and findings.
• Ensure recognised onshore & offshore engineering practices applicable to safety & risk design are adopted.
• Development of design and operational engineering studies in the areas of risk, safety and Safety & Risk.
• Designs Safety & Risk scope of work in contract and stewards design alternative studies, as required, to optimize project cost and schedule.
• Gathering and compiling safety and environmental information.
• Prepares and assists in the execution of: Hazard Studies (HAZID- ENVID/HAZOP/LOPA); HSE Checklist and Design Basis; Design HSE Review such as Human Factors, Hazardous Area Classification, Inherent Safety, Alarm Prioritisation.

Knowledge / Experience / Competencies Required
Job Specific Knowledge:

• Demonstrate a visible and active commitment to HSE management and its associated requirements in a project environment
• Has an intermediate understanding of regulations, codes and industry standard practices
• Has a good understanding of onshore & offshore engineering practices applicable to Safety & Risk design for oil and gas/refinery/petrochemical facilities.
• Experience in developing Safety & Risk Engineering deliverables such as: o Project HSE Plan / Philosophy, HAC Schedule o Active Fire Protection
• Firewater system – Demand calculation, P&IDs and Layouts
• Clean agent system
• Portable fire extinguishers – specifications, datasheets & layouts
• Passive fire protection – schedule, specification ad layouts o Fire detection - F & G Detectors layouts & cause & effects charts
• Other safely layouts - Hazardous area classification, Escape route layouts, etc.

Moderate Level knowledge in - Safety & Risk Engineering (Active and Passive Fire protection system design, Fire and Gas detection system design, Hazardous area classification), Safety and Risk Studies (QRA and FERA ).

Industry Specific Experience

• Must have engineering experience in Brown Field oil and gas related Safety & Risk Design and Engineering
• Must have engineering experience in the same or similar industry, including experience in multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Experience in the Middle East, is an advantage

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Full-Time Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
• MME (Ministry of Municipality and Environment) engineering accreditation is a mandatory requirement. Candidates not holding this accreditation must be willing to achieve this within the probationary period.

Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or undertaking the same will be an advantage

IT Skills

• Pipenet, PHAST, SAFETI, PHA Pro, Flaresim, Detect3D (optional), exSILentia (optional).

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Company
Worley

Primary Location
QAT-DW-Doha

Job
Safety and Risk

Schedule
Full-time

Job Posting
Mar 12, 2025

Unposting Date
Ongoing