Senior Technical Safety Engineer

About This Role

The Senior Technical Safety Engineer is responsible for providing expert-level technical safety engineering support across all phases of an FPSO project, from concept to operations. This role ensures safety principles, regulatory requirements, and risk management strategies are effectively embedded into design and execution, protecting personnel, assets, and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute safety studies and reviews, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, Fire & Explosion Analysis (FEA), Escape, Evacuation & Rescue Analysis (EERA), and Dropped Object Studies.
• Develop and maintain the Safety Philosophy, Safety Design Basis, and Safety Case documentation for the FPSO.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client specifications, and relevant international codes (e.g. API, ISO, ABS, DNV, IEC).
• Perform consequence modeling (fire, explosion, toxic dispersion) and assess risk reduction measures.
• Prepare and review key safety engineering deliverables such as Fire/Gas Detection Layouts, Escape Route Layouts, Firewater Demand, and Hazardous Area Classified Drawings.
• Provide safety input to design reviews and participate in project risk reviews.
• Support procurement by reviewing vendor packages for compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with Classification Societies, Authorities, and Clients on safety-related submissions and approvals.
• Support the development and review of operating procedures and emergency response plans.
• Provide technical support during incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical / Process / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Technical Safety Engineering
• At least 5 years experience in FPSO / offshore oil & gas projects
• Proven track record in conceptual and detailed design phases, risk assessment, and safety studies
• In-depth understanding of international safety standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, API, ISO, IEC)
• Experience with risk analysis software (e.g. PHAST, FRED, SAFETI, FLACS, or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical / Process / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Technical Safety Engineering, with at least 5 years in FPSO / offshore oil & gas projects.

Nice to Have

• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Safety Engineering

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications