Senior HSE Engineer - Fire Protection Systems

Sr. Technical Professional

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Sr. Technical Professional

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Summary Section  

Independently develop and implement Design Safety Philosophies, HSE Plans, and specifications for fire protection systems (both active and passive), including data sheets for firefighting systems and safety equipment. Lead and manage a team of designers and junior engineers assigned to projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards.

Responsibilities: 

• Must have over 10 years of experience in HSE Engineering (technical safety/process safety) within the Oil & Gas industry, with a thorough understanding of Oil & Gas facilities, regulatory codes, and standards, as well as the ability to influence design processes to achieve optimal HSE outcomes.

• Independently develop and implement Design Safety Philosophies, HSE Plans, and specifications for fire protection systems (both active and passive), including data sheets for firefighting systems and safety equipment.

• Assist/ Participate in Process Hazard reviews and analysis including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL studies and ensuring timely completion and close-out of action items.

• Support in review and co-ordination of Third-Party Studies including FERA, Dispersion analysis, EERA, ESSA, Dropped objects study, QRA etc.

• Provide support in the review and coordination of Third-Party Studies, such as QRA, FERA, Dispersion Analysis, EERA, ESSA, Dropped Object Studies, Flare Radiation & Dispersion etc.

• Independently perform analysis and design of Active and Passive Fire Protection systems; prepare Hazardous Area Classification documentation, Safety & Fire Fighting layouts, Escape Route layouts, Fire Zone layouts, etc.

• Execute calculations for fire water demand and perform fire water hydraulic analyses.

• Develop Fire Water System Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for fire water pumps, tanks, networks, and deluge systems.

• Proficient in the design of Passive Fireproofing, Fire & Gas detection systems.

• Support procurement activities, including preparing Material Requisitions (MR), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), and Vendor Data Reviews (VDR).

• Lead and manage a team of designers and junior engineers assigned to projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements and standards.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution, with over 10 years of HSE Engineering experience. Construction Safety experience is NOT CONSIDERED

• Proven experience in design projects for both offshore (FPSO/platforms) and onshore facilities (refineries, LNG facilities, storage terminals, etc.)

• Comprehensive knowledge of Oil & Gas facilities, international regulatory codes, and standards, with a demonstrated ability to shape design processes for enhanced HSE outcomes.

• Proficiency in PIPENET Vision, Flaresim, and other consequence modeling software, such as DNV PHAST is highly advantageous.

• Demonstrates proactive inter-discipline communication skills and excels in collaborative, team-oriented environments.

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Experience Level

Senior Level