Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer

We are looking for a Senior / Lead Process Safety Engineer Project Type : Oil & gas, petrochemical, Chemicals plants Location: Al-Khobar and 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 Modelling, 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.).