HSE Technical Safety Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

Core Engineering Role to produce the volume of engineering activities on projects and within the business as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with relevant discipline from recognized university
• Master’s degree in relevant discipline will be an added advantage

Essential Knowledge / Experience (Skills):

• 3 - 6 years of Oil & Gas Design Experience.

Advantage

• Previous experience in Region

Technical Knowledge and Skills (Discipline Specific):

• Knowledge of basic engineering processes
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, and engineering practices
• Must be familiar with all aspects of design from concept to detailed design
• Technical analysis of engineering problems
• Knowledge of Loss prevention engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, and industry fire and safety codes, standards, and specifications, such as NFPA, OSHA, EPA, API, and COMAH.
• Knowledge and use of specific software such as PIPENET Sprinkler/Spray module, PHA-PRO-7, Shell FRED, PHAST, CIRRUS for Gas Dispersion or similar software. Knowledge in PHAST Risk for QRA studies and Fault Tree are desirable.
• Loss prevention / Fire protection engineering experience in areas such as:
• Process Safety Management
• Safety in plant designs
• Hazard identification
• Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
• Consequence modeling
• Experience in HAZOP, SIL, and HAZID

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Risk Assessment and Analysis

   • Assist in identifying and evaluating safety hazards in technical systems and processes.
   • Support the creation of risk assessments and hazard identification studies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP).
   • Analyze potential failure modes and their impact using tools like FMEA or Bow-Tie Analysis.

2. Regulatory Compliance

   • Learn and apply relevant safety regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
   • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international safety guidelines.
   • Assist in audits and inspections to identify non-compliance or areas for improvement.

3. Safety System Design

   • Work with senior engineers to design safety systems for technical projects.
   • Assist in developing safety specifications and integrating them into engineering designs.
   • Support implementation and testing of safety equipment and protocols.

4. Incident Investigation

   • Support investigations into safety incidents or near-misses.
   • Assist in root cause analysis and prepare reports detailing findings.
   • Contribute to recommendations and action plans to prevent future occurrences.

5. Documentation and Reporting

   • Prepare safety documentation, including risk assessments, safety plans, and procedure manuals.
   • Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, findings, and recommendations.
   • Support the development of safety training materials and presentations.

6. Collaboration

   • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and management, to integrate safety into all stages of the project lifecycle.
   • Participate in safety meetings, briefings, and workshops.

7. Continuous Learning

   • Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in technical safety.
   • Pursue relevant certifications and training to enhance safety engineering knowledge.