TPE V / Process Safety / Major Hazards SME

About the Role

Wood (KSA) is seeking a TPE V / Process Safety / Major Hazards SME to serve as a Technical Authority. This full-time position involves overseeing process safety and major accident hazard management across a diverse portfolio of energy, oil & gas, mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia.

Role Purpose and Scope

The primary purpose of this role is to lead technical assurance for process safety and major accident hazard management. The successful candidate will act as a recognized industry expert, applying a proven track record to solve complex engineering challenges, influence clients, and mentor engineering teams. This position is critical for driving technical excellence across major international projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Authority across multiple projects.
• Lead technical reviews during Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Perform independent design assurance and peer reviews.
• Resolve complex engineering challenges and provide specialist guidance.
• Support proposals, client workshops, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical capability development of the THSE team.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in process safety and major accident hazard management.
• Demonstrated expertise in solving complex engineering challenges.
• Proven ability to influence clients and drive technical excellence in major international projects.
• Experience in mentoring engineering teams.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications are encouraged to apply.