173 Process Safety jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, supporting the design of a critical onshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the engineering sector, particularly in oil and gas projects, with a strong emphasis on Detailed Engineering and process safety management.

The Process Safety Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of process safety are integrated into the design and operation of the project, including risk analysis, hazard identification, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver a safe and efficient design for the project, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and implementation of process safety strategies and ensure they are embedded into the Detailed Engineering design for the project.
• Conduct comprehensive hazard identification studies (HAZID, HAZOP, etc.) and risk assessments for process systems and equipment.
• Provide technical expertise in the development of safety reports, safety case studies, and safety performance analysis to support the project design.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure process safety is considered in all stages of design, from conceptual to detailed engineering.
• Review and approve safety systems, including relief systems, fire and gas detection, shutdown systems, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international safety regulations, industry codes, and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ISO, IEC, and API standards).
• Review and validate the safety integrity levels (SIL) for critical control systems and recommend necessary design modifications.
• Conduct safety reviews of project deliverables, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and safety-related documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members on process safety-related matters.
• Work with project management to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and safety milestones.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and third-party contractors to align on safety specifications and deliverables.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in process safety management and engineering best practices.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field. A Masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CSP, CFSE) is a plus.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with significant experience in process safety engineering and detailed engineering design.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with HAZOP, FMEA, Bow-Tie Analysis, and other process safety methodologies.
• Extensive experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS), fire and gas detection systems, and safety relief systems.
• Solid understanding of relevant international standards and local regulations for process safety (e.g., API, IEC, NFPA, ISO).
• Proficiency in the use of process safety software tools and engineering design tools (e.g., P&ID, FLACS, Aspen HYSYS).
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams in a multicultural work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience in onshore oil and gas projects in the Middle East region is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Arabic language is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and participate in site visits or inspections as necessary.

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Job Purpose:

Support the EHSQ Manager in establishing and maintaining the Process Safety Management System (PSM) at Dugas. Lead process safety training, audits, incident investigations, and develop safety documentation in line with GEHS, Dugas, and industry standards. Drive the implementation of process safety and risk management programs aligned with ENOC EHSQ strategies and Operational Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Dugas PSM framework and KPIs.
• Align PSM systems with ENOC GEHS standards.
• Design and deliver safety training (PSM, Risk Assessment, MOC, Emergency Response, RCA).
• Investigate incidents and conduct root cause analyses (Tap Root).
• Support FRA, SIL, EERA, MOC, and HAZOP studies.
• Manage audit tracking and closure of findings.
• Update Dugas EHS and Emergency Response systems to align with ENOC.
• Support fire unit plans and participate in drills.
• Establish and manage Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Act as the PSM focal point for operational risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Develop standards, procedures, and assurance plans for process safety aligned with ENOC OE.
• Foster process safety culture and partnerships across operations, maintenance, and projects.
• Oversee risk management and escalate critical issues to leadership.
• Ensure process safety integration in project design and commissioning.
• Conduct audits on mechanical/technical integrity.
• Participate in incident investigations, RCAs, and emergency exercises.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate Engineer in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical/Instrumentation.
• 20+ years' experience in the petroleum industry, with 10+ years leading process safety and risk management programs.
• Certifications in EHSQ, Process Safety, or Risk Management.
• Strong knowledge of international EHSSQ standards and best practices.
• Proven leadership, change management, and influencing skills.

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We are looking for an experienced Process Safety Designer to join our team in Abu Dhabi for a major onshore oil and gas project. The successful candidate will support the engineering team by developing and delivering high-quality process safety design drawings and documentation throughout the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and develop process safety-related drawings and layouts including:
• Escape route layouts
• Fire & gas detection layouts
• Firewater system layouts
• Hazardous area classification drawings
• Safety equipment location plans
• Ensure designs are compliant with project specifications ADNOC standards and relevant international codes.
• Support engineers by translating technical process safety input into design deliverables.
• Coordinate and collaborate with process piping mechanical and other engineering disciplines.
• Incorporate findings from safety studies (e.g. HAZOP HAZID SIL FERA EERA) into design drawings.
• Revise and update drawings based on engineering reviews client comments and internal markups.
• Maintain drawing quality clarity and consistency throughout the project phases.
• Support deliverable tracking and document control processes.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Engineering Design or Drafting.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in drafting/design for process safety within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong experience in FEED Detailed Design and Detailed Engineering for onshore oil and gas projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other drafting/design software.
• Familiar with ADNOC and international standards (e.g. NFPA IEC API).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.

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We are looking for an experienced Process Safety Designer to join our team in Abu Dhabi for a major onshore oil and gas project. The successful candidate will support the engineering team by developing and delivering high-quality process safety design drawings and documentation throughout the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and develop process safety-related drawings and layouts including:
• Escape route layouts
• Fire & gas detection layouts
• Firewater system layouts
• Hazardous area classification drawings
• Safety equipment location plans
• Ensure designs are compliant with project specifications ADNOC standards and relevant international codes.
• Support engineers by translating technical process safety input into design deliverables.
• Coordinate and collaborate with process piping mechanical and other engineering disciplines.
• Incorporate findings from safety studies (e.g. HAZOP HAZID SIL FERA EERA) into design drawings.
• Revise and update drawings based on engineering reviews client comments and internal markups.
• Maintain drawing quality clarity and consistency throughout the project phases.
• Support deliverable tracking and document control processes.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Engineering Design or Drafting.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in drafting/design for process safety within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong experience in FEED Detailed Design and Detailed Engineering for onshore oil and gas projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other drafting/design software.
• Familiar with ADNOC and international standards (e.g. NFPA IEC API).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.

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The Role
Process Safety Manager About ENGIE ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. Description about Generation International: Generation International is dedicated to being the foremost provider of low-carbon thermal power and desalinated water. Our approach involves developing new thermal back-up power plants and enhancing the lifespan of our existing facilities. This ensures we deliver reliable, competitive, and increasingly decarbonized energy to our core regions. We are also committed to expanding our desalination capabilities in areas facing water scarcity. By providing low-carbon water solutions, we support demographic, agricultural, and industrial growth, leveraging our expertise in managing complex projects. Our projects are developed with the highest standards of ethics and safety, aligned with our sustainability and net zero emissions goals. These commitments drive our mission to create a safer, cleaner, and greener future for generations to come, in partnership with our customers and stakeholders About the job: The Process Safety Management (PSM) lead for Generation International (GI) reports to the Head of Health and Safety for Generation International and is responsible for ensuring effective process safety management. This role involves developing local PSM champions, coordinating process safety network meetings and conducting hazard analysis to effectively mitigate risk across the GI fleet. The PSM lead will develop and implement training programs, monitor process safety performance, investigate safety incidents, and share lessons learned to prevent recurrence. The role will be based in Dubai. Frequent travel across the GI perimeter, including GCC, KSA, Africa, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Canada and Australia can be anticipated to support assets on-site. Business Line: Generation International Reporting to: Head of Health and Safety, Generation International Primary Location: Dubai Employee Status: Permanent Schedule: Full Time Key activities and competencies Strategic: - Develop effective process safety management across the GI fleet. - Develop the risk profile of the fleet and ensure suitable actions are taken to mitigate risk - Relay process safety knowledge and lessons learned throughout Generation International at leadership, management, and employee levels. - Promote process safety awareness at regional, country, and asset levels through campaigns and regular trainings. - Enhance collaboration on process safety between assets, countries, and business units. Operational: - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and specifications, Engie Group Rules, Standards, Procedures, and Guidance Notes, particularly GR09 H&S in Industrial Projects, GEN PSM Fundamentals procedure and relevant process safety elements of the Operational Excellence framework. - Coordinate process safety network meetings and provide necessary input, data sharing, or reports and regularly liaise with GBU PS Champion. - Conduct and/or coordinate Process Hazard Risk Assessments (PHRA) — including BowTie assessments, reviews, workshops, and studies — and ensure effective tracking and timely close-out of actions. - Ensure compliance with the GI Process Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment governance document including the identification and management of Safety Critical Elements (SCE). - Organize, lead, or participate in project safety reviews such as HAZID, HAZOP, peer reviews, audits, and inspections at O&M and industrial sites, as appropriate. - Ensure project activities comply with the requirements of GR09 H&S in Industrial Projects. Review and approve construction and project derogation requests. - Support business development in reinforcing the management of process safety throughout the project life cycle. - Maintain current and available process safety information. - Ensure that process safety documentation is up-to-date and reflects site reality. - Coordinate root cause analysis promoting the use of TapRoot methodology and develop or advise on action plans to prevent recurrence as appropriate. - Ensure Process Safety Events (PSEs) are reported in a timely manner and recorded in the One Safety Tool (OST). Organisational: - Develop PSM training matrices at regional, country, and asset levels and implement training programs on process safety. - Ensure that staff with process safety responsibilities are competent to perform their roles, particularly PSM champions. - Establish process safety objectives, performance targets, and action plans at the appropriate organizational levels. Planning & Delivery of Work: - Further develop and maintain the GI dashboard displaying key PSM KPIs. - Monitor and evaluate process safety performance regularly, identifying key trends and taking approporate actions to mitigate risk. Decision Making: - Review and approve construction and project derogation requests. - Act as a lead or participate as a member of the investigation team or committee for process safety events. - Support the effective management of major process safety risks. - Take approraite actions to mitigate risks. Working with Others: - Ensure asset PSM champions are nominated and developed in compliance with GEN PSM Fundamentals procedure requirements. - Work in conjunction with the Industrial Projects H&S Manager to review and approve construction and project derogation requests. - Relay process safety knowledge and lessons learned throughout Generation International at leadership, management, and employee levels. Leadership and Management - Serve as the subject matter expert for process safety within GI. - Promote process safety awareness and competency development. - Lead or participate in investigations and safety reviews. - Ensure Process Safety Events (PSEs) are reported in a timely manner and recorded in the One Safety Tool (OST). Dimensions of job 0 Direct report Supporting 7 geographies, covering 35GW Key relationships Key relationships are as follows: Internal: - Head of OpEx - Heads of Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical - Industrial Projects Manager - Country HSE leads - Asset PGMs, HSE managers and Operations, Engineering/Maintenance Managers External: - GEN GBU - GHSD - Asset Shareholders

Requirements
- Recognized engineering degree or science qualification and PSM qualification (NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management or equivalent as a minimum) Experience: - At Minimum of 10 years’ experience in process safety management with exposure to Industrial Safety Management Knowledge and Skills: - Understand industrial processes and identify potential hazards - Develop clear and comprehensive safety protocols - Have a thorough understanding of current PSM requirements - Strong investigative skills to determine the causes of accidents and develop prevention strategies - Analytical thinking to solve complex problems - Good leadership skills to influence and impact locally and globally - Effective communication skills to train staff and relay process safety knowledge

About the company
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 98,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (raison dtre), ENGIE reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its customers. We are a united group, committed to inclusiveness and diversity, where everyone can forge their own career path , improve on their skills, and continually enhance their expertise. We work in a caring, flexible, and secure environment that encourages personal and professional development. This is a pact between us. Let's act together #WithENGIE Turnover in 2022: 93.9 billion Euros. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Europe 120 / France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X).

Title:
Specialist Process Safety Engineer

BR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries

Job Requirement

KBR is looking for Specialist Process Safety Engineer experience in Offshore projects to be based in Abu Dhabi for PMC project.

Experience required:

• Minimum Overall 17 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Should have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Offshore EPC MEGA projects.
• Engineering PMC specialists are required to support the COMPANY during the execution of a Gas Development project.
• Previous ADNOC experience is Mandatory.
• PMC experience is advantage. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is a MUST.

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

Title:
Specialist Process Safety Engineer
BR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries
Job Requirement
KBR is looking for Specialist Process Safety Engineer experience in Offshore projects to be based in Abu Dhabi for PMC project.
Experience required:
+ Minimum Overall 17 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
+ Should have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Offshore EPC MEGA projects.
+ Engineering PMC specialists are required to support the COMPANY during the execution of a Gas Development project.
+ Previous ADNOC experience is Mandatory.
+ PMC experience is advantage. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is a MUST.
Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Safety Engineer to join our team for a major onshore oil and gas project in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all process safety engineering deliverables meet project requirements and international standards during the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute Process Safety Engineering activities for onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Develop and review safety studies and reports such as: HAZID HAZOP SIL QRA FERA EERA and SIMOPS.
• Provide input to engineering design documents ensuring compliance with safety standards and ADNOC codes where applicable.
• Define and verify design safety philosophies fire protection philosophies and hazardous area classifications.
• Perform consequence modeling and risk assessments using industry-standard tools.
• Interface and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Review and approve deliverables from third-party safety consultants.
• Support client reviews and participate in safety workshops and audits.
• Ensure all activities adhere to local regulations ADNOC standards and international best practices.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Process Safety Engineering specifically in the engineering phase (FEED Detailed Design Detailed Engineering) of onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC standards and UAE regulatory requirements is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading HAZOPs SIL assessments and various process safety studies.
• Familiarity with safety and risk software such as PHAST PHA-Pro DNV GL tools or equivalent.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Previous experience working with or for major engineering consultants or EPCs in the Middle East is an advantage.

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We are seeking a highly experienced Process Safety Engineer to join our engineering team in Dubai, supporting the Detailed Engineering phase of a major onshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring process safety design compliance, hazard identification, and risk mitigation throughout the engineering lifecycle of the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise in process safety during the Detailed Engineering phase of the project.
• Review and approve safety studies and documentation, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, FERA, EERA, and SIMOPS.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., API, IEC, NFPA) and client specifications.
• Interface with process, piping, instrumentation, and layout teams to incorporate safety requirements into engineering deliverables.
• Lead or participate in safety design reviews, including layout reviews and 3D model reviews.
• Develop or review Safety Philosophies, Design Safety Case Reports, and Fire and Gas Detection System Design.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants and verification bodies as needed.
• Support preparation of technical bid evaluations for safety-related equipment.
• Participate in client and internal audits, technical workshops, and project meetings.
• Ensure that the process safety design is fully integrated into the overall engineering design.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with at least 7 years in process safety engineering.
• Strong background in Detailed Engineering for onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with Middle East-based projects, particularly in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Oman.
• In-depth knowledge of international process safety standards (e.g., API, IEC, BS EN).
• Experience with software tools such as PHAST, PHA-Pro, DNV GL, FLACS is a plus.
• Familiarity with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• TUV Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent (SIL) (Preferred)
• NEBOSH Certification in Process Safety (Preferred)

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