Technical Lead - Process Safety Design

Job Requirements
Technical Lead - Process Safety Design JD:
Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

Work arrangement
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