Lead Process Safety Engineer (Offshore)

KBR Wyle Services, LLC

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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Until 8/21/2026 15+ years exp First posted June 14, 2026 Last posted June 14, 2026
Job description

Title:

Lead Process Safety Engineer (Offshore)

Lead Process Safety Engineer.

Overall Summary

Lead Process Safety Engineer with proven experience in the Offshore design of process safety related actives in projects from conceptual stage through detailed design of medium to large size projects. Thorough knowledge of projects/ process safety, engineering practices, economics principles, calculation methods, international standards, codes, specifications, and procedures. Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries. Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities:

Has demonstrated experience in Process Safety. Knowledge of project engineering practices, international codes, standards, procedures, and specifications.

  • Developing and checking of calculations, data sheets, technical notes, requisitions, specifications, drawings and similar deliverables produced within Discipline.
  • Act as a single focal point of contact for leading/coordinating, planning, supervising the Safety Engineering assigned in the project to ensure improvement in efficiency and quality of work performed.
  • Conduct, organize and lead/facilitate Workshop such as PHA, HAZID, , HAZOP, SIL & LOPA, etc. and follow-up up with the recommendation/findings.
  • Sufficient knowledge of HAZIP and HAZOP workshops, hazard and risk management, fire and explosion analysis (dispersion analysis), fire protection related studies, formal safety assessments, compartmentation and emergency evacuation routes, design safety reviews/studies, layout, F&G and hazardous area, also active and passive fire protection design.
  • Complete integration with other team members: engineers, designers, and technical personnel in the execution of the project
  • Familiar with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
  • GCC experience particularly Saudi Aramco experience will be preferred.
  • Work independently and create a positive work environment.
  • Experience with firewater demand calculations and equipment requirements, industrial drainage design and equipment, familiarity with the associated Saudi Aramco standards and NFPA requirements are desirable.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure that applicable procedures and standards (client, KBR and international) are correctly applied.
  • Must be proficient in English, oral and written.
  • Excellent technical presentation skills required.

Qualifications & Years Of Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Process Safety
  • 15 years’ experience in Offshore Process Safety
  • Candidates must hold an Engineering Degree Qualification or equivalent from a government recognized institution.

About this role

Summary

Lead offshore process safety design, risk management, safety workshops, and standards compliance.

Job title

Lead Process Safety Engineer (Offshore)

Experience level

15+ years

Minimum experience

15+ years exp

Industry

oil and gas

Location requirements

Offshore in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

hazard analysisfire protectionsafety standardstechnical leadershipoffshore safety

Preferred skills

saudi aramco standardsfirewater calculationsf&G design

Specializations

process safetyoffshorehazard analysisfire protectionprocess safety standards
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Al Khobar Saudi Arabia

On-site City