Process Safety Engineer

Smith Burgess

Smith Burgess is a global leader in Process Safety Management (PSM), specializing in relief and flare system engineering. We support oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical facilities by delivering technically robust, compliant, and safety-focused engineering solutions that improve reliability and protect operations. Ideal candidates will hold a valid Saudi Engineering Council (SEC) Professional License, have unrestricted work authorization in Saudi Arabia, and be available to start immediately.

We are seeking a Process Engineer / Safety Consultant to support PSM program evaluations, relief and flare system analysis, and hazard identification activities across facility operations. In this role, you will assess system adequacy, identify gaps, and partner directly with client teams to implement improvements aligned with international standards and Saudi regulatory requirements.

• Identify and quantify over pressure scenarios and relief rate requirements.
• Evaluate relief and flare system design, documentation, and installation.
• Stay current with API, ASME, OSHA 29 CFR , and relevant KSA regulatory expectations.
• Develop and confirm process design bases and engineering calculations.
• Audit PSM programs, identify deficiencies, and propose practical corrective measures.
• Support clients in applying and managing the fourteen elements of PSM.
• Participate in PHA, HAZOP, Incident Investigation, and related technical safety reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Experience with pressure relief analysis or flare system design (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering findings and communicate clear recommendations.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with Saudi labor standards.
• Medical insurance, annual leave, public holiday entitlement, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative culture and exposure to complex, high-impact technical safety projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside recognized industry subject‑matter experts.

• Candidates must meet Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership and profession classification requirements, where applicable.
• Expatriate candidates must qualify for a Saudi work visa, which requires:
• Degree authentication through the appropriate authorities.
• Profession alignment with visa regulations.
• Compliance with MHRSD and engineering classification rules.
• Local candidates must hold valid work authorization in the Kingdom.

Smith Burgess PSM Consultants will never request payment, bank information, or personal financial details at any stage of the hiring process prior to a formal employment contract. All communication will be arranged directly through our official company channels.

Smith Burgess PSM Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies without a valid written agreement in place for the current year. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered the property of Smith Burgess PSM Consultants, and no fee will be paid should a candidate be hired.

• Smith Burgess PSM Consulting is committed to fair, transparent, and compliant hiring practices in accordance with the labor regulations of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• All employment offers made directly by Smith Burgess PSM Consulting through official company communication channels.
• We will never request payment, bank details, or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information provided—including qualifications, certifications, and professional licenses—is accurate and compliant with Saudi engineering and work‑authorization requirements.
• Expatriate candidates must meet the criteria for issuance of a Saudi work visa, including profession alignment, degree authentication, and regulatory approvals where applicable.
• Smith Burgess PSM Consulting reserves the right to verify…