Lead Process Safety Engineer

Job description / Role

Purpose of the role

The purpose of the role is to provide expert leadership in ensuring that process safety risks are effectively managed across OQ RPI facilities (refineries and petrochemicals). This is achieved by developing and maintaining a solid process safety governance consisting of a framework, process safety procedures, process safety regulations, and best practices through:

• Develop, maintain, and improve framework, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to process safety, aligning OQ RPI process safety practices with industry standards.
• Carry out maturing assessment on a regular basis, monitor compliance.
• Risk management in terms of framework development and process safety risk register.
• Develop process safety performance indicators and ensure reporting of the performance.

The position will act in accordance with the group's mission, vision, values, and strategies, as well as policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT technology platform, HSE standards, Omani government and other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of process safety policies, systems, procedures, and guidelines for RPI and plastic assets considering lessons learned, best practices, and standards to ensure the work is effective and efficient.
• Lead the development of process safety project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensure that all work is conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure that there is a consistent strategy to manage process safety barriers for all RPI assets, including identification, operations, maintenance, etc., across facilities and plants as part of the mechanical integrity system.
• Ensure requirements for safe operating procedures include document generation and upkeep.
• Ensure competency assurance and compliance as part of process safety barriers management.
• Ensure risk management audits, reports, and projects.
• Consolidate the process safety performance for RPI and prepare consolidated reports including recommendations for improvement of process safety management.
• Interface with audits and relevant authorities for compliance of process safety plans and works.
• Ensure availability of processes governing hazard analysis (PHA), e.g., Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) study, Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and other risk evaluation studies and process safety workshops for existing and new facilities, ensuring compliance to those processes.
• Ensure that solutions are technically sound and meet quality standards.
• Execute programs to improve process safety culture and monitor the improvement of process safety culture across Duqm; provide updates, guidance, and clarifications on existing laws and regulations regarding process safety-related issues and advise on establishing the best practice standards.
• Lead process safety incidents' investigations and follow-up for RPI assets.
• Lead site-wide PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and QRA studies as required.
• The lead engineer is responsible for liaising with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure that project objectives are met and that expectations are managed effectively.
• Focal point for interface with process risk management audits and their follow-up on the areas for improvement as required for proper implementation.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the process safety team, and ensure that technical issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide technical specific guidance and support on process safety issues during the concept, FEED, engineering, construction, commissioning, operational, and decommissioning phases of plants, facilities, and projects in RPI.
• Provide guidance on-site consultations on process safety issues and ensure accountability of all PSM requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading process safety and related projects for petrochemicals and refinery.
• Experience in developing process safety concepts, designing safety systems, and ensuring that designs meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Experience in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Strong experience leading techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information and reports.
• Experience leading process safety project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Experience in developing and implementing process safety management systems, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in process safety performance.

Knowledge / Background

• Deep understanding of process safety principles, regulations, codes, and standards, and the ability to apply this knowledge to design, optimize, and troubleshoot process safety systems.
• Proficient in conducting process hazard analyses (PHA), risk assessments, and developing risk management plans to minimize process safety hazards.
• Background in promoting and enhancing a safety culture within the organization, ensuring that all personnel are aware of and comply with process safety requirements.
• Continuous improvement: The lead engineer process safety should have sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications, integrity inspection, plant design optimization/modification, and applicable codes and standards.
• Solid knowledge of OQ RPI process safety framework.
• HSE knowledge of HAZOPS, safety studies, and risk analysis or similar studies.
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices.
• Refinery commissioning and start-up.
• Permit to work (PTW), process safety, H2S awareness, basic fire fighting, emergency response.
• Understanding of process plant (P&ID / PFD) and engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Technical

• Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
• SAP (PM & MM & FM modules) computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Software applications like HAZpro, INTELEX, and PI.
• Engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
• Technical writing to write clear, concise, and accurate reports, procedures, and other technical documents related to process safety.
• Understanding of process safety principles and the ability to apply them in a practical and effective manner.
• SOP interpretation.
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP).
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL) study.
• Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA).
• Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA).

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.