Lead Safety Engineer

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Description: Lead Safety Engineer

• Title: Lead Safety Engineer
• Company: KBR Corporate Inhouse Engineering
• Location: Abu Dhabi UAE KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide strategic leadership for process safety and industrial hygiene across FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Develop implement and maintain the process safety management (PSM) framework to ensure compliant safe and reliable designs.
• Lead hazard analyses risk assessment and safeguarding strategies to protect personnel assets and the environment.
• Mentor safety engineers and coordinate safety-related interface activities with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and stewardship of process safety concepts inherently safer design and risk-based design approaches for FEED and detail scope.
• Oversee compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g. OSHA ISO 45001 API RP 14C NFPA IECEx) and project-specific requirements.
• Direct HAZOP CHAZOP LOPA SIL and other risk assessment activities; drive risk reduction actions and verification plans.
• Review and approve safety-related deliverables (SDS HSE case PHA MOC/Change Notes safety integrity requirements P&ID safety layers).
• Manage safety interfaces with other disciplines (process mechanical electrical instrumentation) and with external vendors.
• Lead the development of safety in design (SID) and major accident hazard (MAH) studies; support inherently safer design reviews.
• Champion incident investigation learning reviews and closure of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with commissioning and start-up safety requirements; support field safety during construction and operations.
• Contribute to project schedules and budgets related to safety deliverables; monitor progress and risks.
• Mentor and develop junior safety engineers; support training and professional development.
• Maintain awareness of technological advancements in process safety; propose value-added safety solutions.

Experience

• Experience: 15 years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
• Demonstrated track record delivering safety-critical design and risk-based studies on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors of Engineering in a related field.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g. CPE or Chartered Safety Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification in process safety or risk assessment (e.g. PSM Lead HAZOP Leader) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in process safety engineering hazard analysis and risk management.
• Proficiency with process safety software and methodologies (e.g. HAZOP LOPA SIL calculation tools PHA tools).
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables MOC/Change control and documentation controls.
• Knowledge of process safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. API RP NFPA OSHA ISO 45001).
• Experience with lifecycle safety from design through commissioning and operations.
• Ability to integrate with process engineering mechanical and electrical disciplines for safe design.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.

Soft Skills

• Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership to guide safety teams and cross-functional groups.
• Communication: Clear concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Proactive identification and mitigation of safety risks.
• Project Management: Planning scheduling risk management and deliverable tracking.
• Influence & Collaboration: Effective collaboration with clients vendors and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Comfort in dynamic project environments and changing safety requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous approach to safety reviews and documentation.
• Safety Mindset: Deep commitment to health safety and environment (HSE) standards.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.