Job Title: Senior Technical Safety Engineer
Location: Qatar
Job Type: 6-month contract with potential extension
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join a leading international engineering team in Qatar. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical safety activities across major oil and gas projects, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams and guiding junior engineers. The position requires a balance of leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on problem solving within a fast-paced project environment.
Responsibilities:
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Act as the senior point of contact for technical safety on assigned projects.
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Lead and supervise engineers and designers in technical safety design and execution.
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Prepare and review safety-related deliverables including FEED concepts, design basis documents, philosophies, specifications, calculations, drawings, and reports.
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Review and approve procurement documents, technical evaluations, vendor submissions, and recommendations.
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Coordinate with project management teams, vendors, subcontractors, and partners.
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Participate in safety studies and ensure compliance with international codes and standards.
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Monitor scope changes and provide input on schedule, cost, and technical impacts.
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Contribute to the development of technical databases and capture lessons learned.
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Support the professional growth of junior engineers through guidance and feedback.
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Ensure all work meets health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
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Minimum 10 years of experience in technical safety or loss prevention design within the oil and gas sector.
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Strong knowledge of industry practices, engineering tools, codes, and international standards.
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Experience with upstream and downstream oil and gas or petrochemical projects.
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EPC or consultancy background in a technical capacity is highly desirable.
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Site construction and commissioning experience is an advantage.
What We Offer:
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Opportunity to work with a leading engineering team on high-profile projects.
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Professional development in a technically challenging environment.
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Potential for contract extension based on project needs and performance.