Senior Engineer - PSM (Kuwait, Other/Not Applicable, KW)

Qualification and Experience:

• Education: B.Sc. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical, Instrument Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: 15 years of professional experience within an Oil & Gas operating company.
• Technical Knowledge and Skills:
 Expertise in Technical Safety Project documentation (e.g., TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles, Project Specification).
 Leak Path Reduction
 Layout Optimization
 Hazardous Area Classification
 Toxic Facility Classification Analysis
 Fire Protection Analysis
 Active and Passive Fire Protection Design
 Fire Safety Assessment
 Flare Radiation, Toxic, and Noise Assessment
 Design aspects including fire protection escalation mitigation, atmospheric relief (vents at safe locations) and flare, hazardous area classification, noise mitigation, F&G detector location, Cause and Effects, safeguarding memorandum, and 3-D Model reviews.
 Safety Critical Elements Identification and Design Performance Standards
 ALARP Demonstration Process
 Technical Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
 PHSER
 Safe Work Practices and Procedures: PTW, JSA, Management of Change, human error, and human factors
 Fires and Explosions: Fundamentals, hazard evaluation, prevention and mitigation, codes and standards
 Alarm Management and Rationalization
 Hazardous Material Management
 PSM Communication

Job Description:

• Implement Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including safety culture.
• Develop and maintain Technical Safety Project documentation such as TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles, and Project Specifications.
• Provide design, technical support, and troubleshooting for upstream oil & gas operations.
• Ensure safety in design and engineering practices, focusing on inherently safer design and compliance with industry standards (e.g., API, BS, JEC, NFPA).
• Conduct analysis techniques including:
Hazard Identification (HAZID) facilitation and Risk Register
Hazard Analyses using Bow-Tie, HAZOP & LOPA methodologies
Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), utilizing PHAST Risk software and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
Frequency Analysis methodologies such as FTA, FMEA, & ETA
• Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans, including scenario development, prevention, response, and recovery.
• Lead Major Hazard Incident Investigations (involving fire or explosion).
• Prepare PSM communication tools and materials such as e-mails, newsletters, awareness presentations, videos, posters, screen savers, and campaigns.
• Participate in Safety Critical Elements Identification and the development of Performance Standards.

Skills:

• Technical interface with HSE regulators, insurers and other key external stakeholders
• Able to connect upstream oil and gas process hazards to equipment requirements
• Able to specify performance standards for safety critical systems
• Able to supply day to day operational support in mitigating risks
• Able to proactively apply engineering and problem-solving skills to meet challenging process safety, safety and business objectives.
• Able to work independently and in teams, both as a team member and leader.