Senior Process Safety & Risk Engineer

Overview Role We are currently seeking a Senior Process Safety & Risk Engineer who will lead the delivery of complex process safety and technical risk assignments across oil & gas, LNG, refining, petrochemicals and industrial facilities. In this role you will combine independent workshop facilitation and technical expertise along with project management & delivery, client engagement, mentoring and business development while reporting to the head of Chemical Process Safety Division Middle East & India This role will be based in Al Khobar , Saudi Arabia and requires travel across the region This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team, offering opportunities to liaise on a wide range of projects. You will be able to conduct research in a variety of skills groups and have the opportunity to visit sites to monitor the implementation of process safety strategies Key Responsibilities • Independently chair HAZOP, HAZID, SIL/LOPA, SIMOPS and Bow-Tie workshops within demonstrated competence, managing multidisciplinary participation and producing clear, actionable recommendations. • Lead and technically review Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), consequence modelling, Fire and Explosion Risk Assessments (FERA), Building Risk Assessments (BRA), and flare radiation and dispersion studies. • Oversee Fire & Gas Mapping, Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Analysis (EERA), and Emergency Systems Survivability Analysis (ESSA), coordinating specialist input where needed. • Develop and review safety cases, COMAH reports, HSEIA deliverables, hazard registers, and safety-critical element performance standards and assurance documentation. • Apply relevant client specifications, engineering standards and risk acceptance criteria; demonstrate the basis for assumptions, conclusions and risk reduction recommendations. • Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources and deliverables from proposal through project close-out; identify and manage scope changes. • Act as the technical focal point for clients and EPC contractors, present findings and resolve technical comments. • Prepare scopes, methodologies, effort estimates and proposals; support client meetings, opportunity development and repeat business. • Mentor engineers and workshop scribes, review their work and strengthen consistent technical quality across the team. Requirements and Qualifications • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related discipline along with 15+ years of relevant process safety or technical risk experience, including substantial consultancy delivery and Middle East project experience. Equivalent depth of demonstrated competence may be considered. • Proven independent HAZOP and HAZID chairing experience, with a project record showing sectors, complexity and personal responsibilities • Experience with exSILentia, FLARESIM, FRED/SHEPHERD, Fire & Gas Mapping software or FLACS/other CFD tools • Demonstrable SIL/LOPA facilitation competence and strong QRA, consequence modelling and fire/explosion risk assessment capability. • Experience with safety-critical element performance standards, written schemes of examination, safety cases and COMAH documentation • Practical proficiency in PHAST/SAFETI or equivalent modelling tools, plus appropriate workshop and Bow-Tie software. • Experience delivering projects for major operators and EPC contractors, with familiarity with requirements used by clients such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco or Qatar Energy. • Proven ability to manage projects, review technical deliverables, mentor engineers and communicate confidently with clients and a record of developing client relationships, preparing successful proposals and securing repeat business • Excellent written and spoken English and ability to travel for regional assignments, subject to applicable entry • Able to travel within the Middle East as required, to meet projects requirements • Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through effective training Why you should join Jensen Hughes • You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm. • There is continued support from the leadership team with a measured and flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities. • Career advancement with an established framework is in place with mentorship from market leaders clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement. • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related discipline along with 15+ years of relevant process safety or technical risk experience, including substantial consultancy delivery and Middle East project experience. Equivalent depth of demonstrated competence may be considered. • Proven independent HAZOP and HAZID chairing experience, with a project record showing sectors, complexity and personal responsibilities • Experience with exSILentia, FLARESIM, FRED/SHEPHERD, Fire & Gas Mapping software or FLACS/other CFD tools • Demonstrable SIL/LOPA facilitation competence and strong QRA, consequence modelling and fire/explosion risk assessment capability. • Experience with safety-critical element performance standards, written schemes of examination, safety cases and COMAH documentation • Practical proficiency in PHAST/SAFETI or equivalent modelling tools, plus appropriate workshop and Bow-Tie software. • Experience delivering projects for major operators and EPC contractors, with familiarity with requirements used by clients such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco or Qatar Energy. • Proven ability to manage projects, review technical deliverables, mentor engineers and communicate confidently with clients and a record of developing client relationships, preparing successful proposals and securing repeat business • Excellent written and spoken English and ability to travel for regional assignments, subject to applicable entry • Able to travel within the Middle East as required, to meet projects requirements • Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through effective training