Senior Engineer - PSM

Bureau Veritas · KW

Posted Aug 12, 2026Source: indeed
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Qualification and Experience: * Education: B.Sc. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical, Instrument Engineering, or equivalent. * Experience: 15 years of professional experience within an Oil \& Gas operating company. * Technical Knowledge and Skills:  Expertise in Technical Safety Project documentation (e.g., TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI\-PS) principles, Project Specification).  Leak Path Reduction  Layout Optimization  Hazardous Area Classification  Toxic Facility Classification Analysis  Fire Protection Analysis  Active and Passive Fire Protection Design  Fire Safety Assessment  Flare Radiation, Toxic, and Noise Assessment  Design aspects including fire protection escalation mitigation, atmospheric relief (vents at safe locations) and flare, hazardous area classification, noise mitigation, F\&G detector location, Cause and Effects, safeguarding memorandum, and 3\-D Model reviews.  Safety Critical Elements Identification and Design Performance Standards  ALARP Demonstration Process  Technical Pre\-Start\-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)  PHSER  Safe Work Practices and Procedures: PTW, JSA, Management of Change, human error, and human factors  Fires and Explosions: Fundamentals, hazard evaluation, prevention and mitigation, codes and standards  Alarm Management and Rationalization  Hazardous Material Management  PSM Communication Job Description: * Implement Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including safety culture. * Develop and maintain Technical Safety Project documentation such as TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI\-PS) principles, and Project Specifications. * Provide design, technical support, and troubleshooting for upstream oil \& gas operations. * Ensure safety in design and engineering practices, focusing on inherently safer design and compliance with industry standards (e.g., API, BS, JEC, NFPA). * Conduct analysis techniques including: Hazard Identification (HAZID) facilitation and Risk Register Hazard Analyses using Bow\-Tie, HAZOP \& LOPA methodologies Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), utilizing PHAST Risk software and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. Frequency Analysis methodologies such as FTA, FMEA, \& ETA * Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans, including scenario development, prevention, response, and recovery. * Lead Major Hazard Incident Investigations (involving fire or explosion). * Prepare PSM communication tools and materials such as e\-mails, newsletters, awareness presentations, videos, posters, screen savers, and campaigns. * Participate in Safety Critical Elements Identification and the development of Performance Standards. Skills: * Technical interface with HSE regulators, insurers and other key external stakeholders * Able to connect upstream oil and gas process hazards to equipment requirements * Able to specify performance standards for safety critical systems * Able to supply day to day operational support in mitigating risks * Able to proactively apply engineering and problem\-solving skills to meet challenging process safety, safety and business objectives. * Able to work independently and in teams, both as a team member and leader.

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