Senior Digital Project Engineer

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Job Title: Senior Digital Project Engineer – Safety Barrier Degradation Monitoring Tool

Department: HSE Integrity & Major Risk
Location: Doha, Qatar (Onshore Resident)
Contract Type: Secondment
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31/12/2025
Work Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off, 8 hours per day
Status: Single or Married (Logistics Allowance Applicable)


Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Digital Project Engineer to lead the development and deployment of a Safety Barrier Degradation Monitoring Tool. In this hybrid technical-strategic role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of a digital product aimed at enhancing the organization’s integrity and major risk management systems. You will act as the product owner and business representative within a cross-functional Agile squad of internal and external stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities

Technical

  • Deliver bow-tie diagrams and associated Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) values aligned with OREDA.

  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of field modification impact assessments and their implications on asset integrity.

  • Provide sound technical recommendations on major risk assurance and promote integrity management principles throughout the organization.

  • Represent the IMR function in risk-related technical reviews.

Strategic

  • Define and own the product vision and long-term roadmap for the monitoring tool.

  • Engage with business sponsors and users to test, validate, and refine product requirements and solutions.

  • Promote user adoption and facilitate post-deployment support, bug resolution, and continuous improvement.

  • Maximize product value from development to deployment, including UX/user-centered design.

Tactical

  • Deliver the assigned use case per defined statement of requirements and agreed timeline.

  • Collaborate across organizational boundaries, involving internal departments and external technology/consulting partners.

  • Support the Scrum Master to optimize team performance within Agile development cycles.

  • Manage stakeholder expectations and coordinate feedback during design and implementation phases.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 15 years’ total experience in upstream oil and gas.

    • At least 3 years focused on safety engineering and technical integrity.

    • Familiarity with EPC environments and large asset operations.

  • Certifications: Functional Safety Certification (preferred); certified HAZOP Leader.

  • Technical Expertise:

    • Scenario-based risk assessment, QRA, FERA, SECEs, performance standards, bowtie methodologies.

    • Strong understanding of IOGP standards and OREDA reliability databases.

  • Digital & Agile:

    • Experience in Agile development and UX principles.

    • Comfortable operating in digital product squads.

  • Soft Skills:

    • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

    • Excellent analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Capable of influencing across functions and leading through change.

  • Language: Fluent English (spoken and written)


Team & Reporting Structure

  • Functionally reports to the Head of Product Owners for all Digital Product Governance matters.

  • Reports to the Business Manager regarding performance, training, and career development.

  • Leads a squad of ~6 people, including internal staff, contractors, and external consultants/tech partners.


Why Join?
Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reshaping risk management through digital innovation in one of the world's largest energy hubs. You'll have the opportunity to lead a cutting-edge product with direct business impact, contribute to major risk assurance strategies, and collaborate with a high-performing global team.

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