About this role
Job Requirements Technical Lead - Process Safety Design JD: Key Responsibilities 1. Process Safety Technical Leadership
• Lead and provide technical direction for Process Safety Engineering activities across projects. • Establish project-specific Process Safety Design Basis, philosophies, criteria and engineering requirements. • Review and approve key Process Safety deliverables and provide technical assurance. • Resolve complex technical issues and provide fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. • Ensure consistency and quality of Process Safety deliverables across projects. 2. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Lead/review HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessment, QRA and other risk assessment activities. • Identify major accident hazards and ensure appropriate prevention, protection and mitigation measures are incorporated. • Ensure risk reduction measures are technically justified and aligned with ALARP principles. • Review risk registers, action tracking and close-out of safety-related recommendations. 3. Process Safety Design & Engineering
• Provide technical leadership for: • Relief and flare system design • PSV/PVRV sizing and selection • Flare header hydraulics and radiation assessment • Firewater and fire protection systems • Hazardous Area Classification • Fire & Gas detection philosophy • Emergency Shutdown (ESD) philosophy • Safety Instrumented Functions/SIL • Depressurization/blowdown systems • Toxic/flammable dispersion and consequence modelling • Escape, evacuation and emergency response requirements
• Ensure process safety requirements are appropriately reflected in PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, layouts and control philosophies. 4. Safety Studies & Consequence Modelling
• Lead or technically review consequence modelling for fire, explosion, toxic/flammable dispersion, radiation and overpressure. • Review modelling assumptions, scenarios, input data and results for technical validity. • Ensure recommendations from consequence studies are incorporated into design. 5. Technical Governance & Assurance
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, checklists, templates and best practices. • Perform technical reviews, design audits and independent checks of Process Safety deliverables. • Ensure compliance with applicable company specifications, client standards and recognized codes such as API, NFPA, IEC, ISO, ASME and relevant local regulations. • Identify potential design risks early and drive resolution before they impact project schedule or cost. 6. Multidisciplinary & Client Interface
• Act as the Process Safety technical focal point for the project. • Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Operations and HSE disciplines. • Participate in client, vendor and project technical meetings. • Provide technical clarification and support during design reviews, model reviews and project execution. • Support resolution of interdisciplinary comments and technical queries. 7. Project Execution & Deliverables
• Plan Process Safety engineering activities, deliverables, resources and priorities. • Monitor technical progress, quality and deliverable performance. • Review engineering deliverables including philosophies, calculations, study reports, specifications, datasheets and drawings. • Ensure timely closure of interdisciplinary and client comments. • Support project management in identifying technical risks, constraints and opportunities. 8. Leadership, Mentoring & Capability Development
• Mentor Process Safety Engineers and develop technical capability within the team. • Provide guidance on engineering methodology, design practices and technical decision-making. • Conduct technical knowledge-sharing sessions and promote lessons learned. • Identify opportunities for standardization, automation and productivity improvement. • Build a strong technical culture focused on safety, quality and engineering excellence. Codes, Standards & Industry Knowledge Good working knowledge of applicable requirements including:
• API • NFPA • IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 • ISO standards • ASME • OSHA / applicable regulatory requirements • Client/company engineering specifications and Process Safety standards Software & Technical Tools Experience with relevant Process Safety tools such as:
• PHAST / consequence modelling software • FLARENET or equivalent flare network tools • Aspen HYSYS or equivalent process simulation tools • PSV/relief sizing software • Hydraulic calculation tools • AutoCAD / MicroStation or equivalent • Risk assessment and safety study tools
Work Experience Required Qualifications & Background
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Safety Engineering or equivalent. • Typically 15+ years of relevant experience in Process Engineering/Process Safety Engineering, preferably within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refining, Chemicals or related industries. • Strong experience in Process Safety Design and technical leadership of engineering projects. • Proven experience in leading HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, SIL and risk assessment activities. • Strong knowledge of relief systems, flare systems, fire protection, hazardous area classification and consequence analysis. • Good understanding of multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and project execution. • Experience working with international/client engineering standards and specifications. Core Competencies
• Strong Process Safety technical knowledge • Engineering judgement and problem-solving • Technical leadership and decision-making • Multidisciplinary coordination • Client and stakeholder management • Strong written and verbal communication • Technical review and quality assurance • Risk-based thinking • Mentoring and team development • Ability to balance safety, technical quality, cost and schedule • Continuous improvement and standardization mindset