Lead Technical Risk & Safety Engineer-Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Title: Lead Technical Risk & Safety EngineerReporting To: Regional Operations Manager / Head of Risk & SafetyLocation: Abu Dhabi UAE (base) projects across GCC / MENAJob Type: Full-timeStart Date: ImmediateIndustry: Energy / Oil & Gas / PetrochemicalJob SummaryWe are looking for a Lead Technical Risk & Safety Engineer to provide expert technical safety and risk support across EPC projects and proposals in the Oil & Gas / Energy sector. The role covers end-to-end process safety studies and risk assessments from FEED through detailed design construction commissioning and start-up including workshop facilitation technical deliverables modelling and reporting.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Safety & Risk StudiesAct as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead/participate in safety and risk studies/workshops including HAZOP HAZID SIL PHSER ALARP PHA/LOPA.Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments: scenario development frequency analysis (Event Tree / Fault Tree) risk presentation and reporting.Perform and/or review major safety deliverables such as Safety Case Design HSE Case HSEIA and related technical safety documentation.Perform/Review FERA QRA EERA ESSA and Performance Standards reports.Conduct Hazardous Area Classification assessments and SIL verification/validation activities.Engineering & Design SupportReview and interpret engineering documentation including P&IDs PFDs HMB plant layouts operating procedures drawings and documentation.Support multi-disciplinary design reviews/verifications and ensure technical safety requirements are integrated.Prepare/validate Fire Water Demand Calculations Fire & Gas detection layouts and Cause & Effect for fire detection & suppression systems.Develop safety equipment layouts and prepare technical specifications for safety equipment.Execute Escape Evacuation Rescue Recovery (EERR) assessments.Leadership Delivery & Stakeholder ManagementLead the team for successful completion of HSEIA process.Serve as lead engineer on projects/proposals: review contract requirements plan delivery organize and manage document submissions.Lead client interface meetings and coordination required by the client.Coach/mentor junior engineers and support their technical safety deliverables.Develop and deliver training; create training materials for HAZOP/PHA/HAZID/SIL.Desirable ExposureSIMOPS MOPO Constructability Reviews.Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or a relevant discipline.Experience Requirements15 years of Technical Safety & Risk experience within EPC for Oil & Gas / Hydrocarbon industries (Refinery Petrochemical Heavy Chemical Fertilizer Plants).Strong understanding of refinery processes plant equipment and process control.Mandatory: Strong ability to read and interpret P&IDs and PFDs.Desirable: Familiarity with ADNOC SABIC Saudi Aramco QE process safety/risk standards.Added advantage: Exposure to CFD RAM Dropped Object Studies.Additional Information : Technical Skills (Software & Tools)Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:PHA-Pro / PHA Leader PHAST SAFETI Detect3D FRED exSILentia BowtieXP Flaresim Pipenet.CompetenciesStrong technical report writing and communication skills (technical documentation is a key part of the role).Proven leadership and ability to meet deadlines and deliver targets.Ability to collaborate across disciplines and confidently discuss technical issues with process engineers.LanguageEnglish required; Arabic is an advantage.Mobility / TravelWillingness to relocate within the Middle East and travel across MENA as required. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contactedRemote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Diploma,DCS,ABAP,Application Development,Irrigation,Bakery Experience: years Vacancy: 1