Process Safety Engineer

About the Role

Air Products Qudra is seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to provide site leadership for Process Safety Engineering. This contract position is based in Duba and is crucial during the commissioning, start-up, transition, and early operational phases of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field.

Role Context and Purpose

The Process Safety Engineer will establish a strong link between engineering design, field modifications, commissioning, operations, and safety-management systems. This position involves leading the practical implementation of process-safety requirements at the site, ensuring that hazards and changes are appropriately assessed and actions are driven to closure. The role is particularly important as the project approaches hazardous inventories and operating conditions, where robust process-safety management and emergency readiness are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site implementation and ongoing development of the project's Process Safety Management requirements, including support for OSHA PSM / 29 CFR *****, training, eMOC administration, and management of threshold hazardous chemical inventory requirements.
• Support operational readiness inspections, field change note reviews, and Emergency Management Plan activities.
• Coordinate Process Safety Information, operating readiness, and management-system requirements associated with hazardous materials.
• Support training and competency development for engineering, commissioning, and operations personnel.
• Coordinate Design Near Miss initiatives and ensure timely follow-up and closure of associated actions.
• Ensure HCIS Safety and Fire protection compliance across the project sites.
• Review field changes and modifications for potential Process Safety consequences before implementation.
• Ensure changes are reflected in applicable hazard assessments and Process Safety Information.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in Process Safety Engineering or a related field. The role requires a strong understanding of process safety principles and their practical application in industrial settings, particularly during project commissioning and operational transitions.

Work Environment

This is a contract position based in Duba, focusing on the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project. The role involves working closely with engineering, commissioning, and operations teams in a dynamic project environment.