Lead HSE Technical Engineer – Offshore Project

Title:

Lead HSE Technical Engineer – Offshore Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with K ! The K  team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. K  Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle.

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Job Title:

Lead HSE Technical Engineer – Offshore Project K  is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high-profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi and Spain.

Job Purpose:

The Lead HSE Technical Engineer is responsible for providing technical HSE expertise during the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of offshore oil & gas projects. The role ensures that safety, environmental, and risk management considerations are fully integrated into design, minimizing risks during construction, installation, and operation.

• Ensure HSE requirements are embedded into FEED deliverables and engineering design.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory HSE standards.
• Apply the principles of Inherently Safer Design (ISD) and ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable).
• Provide technical input for layout safety, equipment spacing, escape routes, and fire protection systems.

• Lead or participate in structured HSE studies, including:
  • HAZID (Hazard Identification)
  • HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study)
  • SIL / LOPA (Safety Integrity Level / Layer of Protection Analysis)
  • QRA (Quantitative Risk Assessment)
  • SIMOPS assessment
• Review process safety documentation and ensure risk mitigation measures are incorporated into design.

• Ensure alignment with international standards such as: ADNOC / Aramco / client-specific standards ISO 14001, ISO 45001 API, NFPA, IEC, OSHA guidelines.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure design meets approval requirements.

• Develop and review HSE engineering deliverables, including:
  • Fire & Gas Detection layouts
  • Escape, Evacuation & Rescue Analysis (EERA)
  • Emergency Shutdown (ESD) philosophies
  • Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) drawings
  • Safety critical equipment specifications
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) support
• Ensure integration of safety systems in offshore platforms, subsea facilities, and pipelines.

• Identify environmental risks and propose mitigation measures during design.
• Support environmental studies including emissions, discharges, and waste management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability objectives.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, electrical, marine).
• Interface with clients, EPC contractors, and third-party consultants.
• Participate in project meetings, design workshops, and technical reviews.

• Prepare and review HSE technical reports and FEED documentation.
• Maintain HSE registers, action tracking, and compliance matrices.
• Provide regular progress updates on HSE deliverables.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical).
• Master’s degree in Process Engineering is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum Overall 18+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• 10-15 years of experience in HSE / Technical Safety Engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years in offshore FEED / detailed engineering projects.
• Strong experience in process safety and major hazard analysis.
• Experience in WHT, subsea pipeline installation, and marine operations.

• Strong knowledge of process safety and technical safety engineering.
• Expertise in HSE…