Aurora Talent Hiring! Full Time Lead Process Safety Engineer in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Lead Process Safety

Role Overview

The Lead Process Safety is responsible for leading and overseeing the Design HSE function, including Fire & Gas Engineering and Process Safety studies. The role supports both proposal development and project execution by ensuring effective resource management, high-quality engineering outputs, and adherence to safety and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Department Management & Development

• Plan and allocate manpower based on project requirements and staff capabilities.
• Develop and maintain staff competency through structured career development and annual training plans.
• Update and improve ISO procedures to align with current best practices and drive continuous improvement.

Engineering Leadership

• Act as Lead Engineer for assigned proposals and projects, providing technical direction and loss prevention expertise across all project phases (design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up).
• Manage proposal engineering by optimizing cost, man-hours, and technical competitiveness.
• Oversee project engineering execution, ensuring compliance with schedules, quality standards, and resource control.

Technical Oversight

• Review and validate technical deliverables produced by team members, particularly for fire protection systems, gas detection systems, and safety studies.
• Ensure efficient departmental performance during both proposal and project stages.

Fire Protection & Fire & Gas Engineering

• Lead the development of engineering documentation and analyses, including:
• Fire safety philosophies and system design bases
• Hydraulic calculations for firewater systems
• Equipment layouts and system configurations
• Fire and gas detection systems, cause-and-effect diagrams
• Safety equipment specifications and passive fire protection layouts
• Fire risk assessments and related safety studies

Design HSE / Process Safety Studies

• Review and approve safety-related documentation such as Design HSE plans and schedules.
• Coordinate and manage third-party consultants performing specialized studies, ensuring quality outputs and compliance with client expectations.
• Oversee a wide range of studies, including HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, HRA, IPF, Bowtie, gas dispersion, alarm rationalization, human factors engineering, and others.

Installation & Pre-Commissioning Support

• Review procedures for testing and pre-commissioning activities.
• Coordinate site activities among contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Support regulatory submissions and approvals (e.g., BOMBA), including documentation and site inspections.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operations such as recruitment, attendance, leave approvals, and performance evaluations.
• Plan and monitor staff training and development programs.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in fire protection, fire & gas systems, and process safety within the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of local and international codes and standards in fire safety and HSE design.
• Proven leadership, management, and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency in standard software tools (MS Office, MS Project); AutoCAD knowledge is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
• Registration with BEM or MBOT is required; professional certification (Ir. or Ts.) is an advantage.