Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Client is looking for a Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer

Project Type: Oil & gas, petrochemical, Chemicals plants

Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Requirements/Qualification

• KSA‑based candidates highly considered
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• Specialized training or certification in Process Safety are preferred.
• Minimum10–15+ years’ experience
• Prior PDP / FEED and DEP execution experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or facilitate process safety studies e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, etc.
• Define study scope, node selection, participation requirements, and documentation.
• Ensure timely closure of study actions with proper technical justification.
• Develop and review Process Safety Design Philosophy.
• Identify and verify layers of protection (instrumented, procedural, mechanical).
• Ensure appropriate application of inherently safer design principles.
• Review and validate overpressure scenarios in line with API 521.
• Review PSV sizing, flare load estimation, and disposal systems.
• Coordinate with process and mechanical disciplines on relief systems.

Required Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of PDP, FEED and DEP workflows.
• Strong understanding of the requirements of process safety in design during various phase of projects (PDP/FEED/DEP).
• Hands-on experience facilitating HAZOP and SIL studies
• Solid understanding of LOPA methodology and safeguarding hierarchy.
• Knowledge and experience of flare, relief, and hazardous area concepts.
• Knowledge and experience of QRA, Consequence Modeling, Noise Analysis and Fire & Gas Detection and Protection Systems.
• Strong knowledge of Codes & Standards (API, ASME, ISO, NFPA, IEC etc.) and Regulations (HCIS, RCER etc.).

Please note that only the ones who are meeting the requirements will be contacted.

To apply for this position, please send your most recent CV to Lamis.Hakami@trsstaffing.com