Process Safety Coordinator

Process Safety Coordinator

Location : Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar

Schedule : Full-time, site-based

Contract Type : Long-term project engagement

Work Pattern : Requires flexibility based on project demands

A major industrial project is seeking a dedicated Process Safety Coordinator to join the team at a critical stage of transition—from construction through to operational readiness. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that the Process Safety Management (PSM) systems and compliance frameworks are not only aligned with international best practices, but also embedded throughout the organisation before handover.

You’ll be working closely with senior engineering and HSE leadership to track, analyse, and improve PSM performance, while ensuring all systems and documentation are audit-ready and effectively implemented.

Key Responsibilities :

Coordinate the transition from project construction to a PSM-covered operational facility in line with company and regulatory requirements

Collect, interpret, and report key process safety data and performance indicators

Develop and drive implementation of action plans to improve PSM performance

Support and participate in incident investigations and track closure of related actions

Lead verification of Process Safety and Management of Change (MOC) documentation

Create and distribute regular internal communications related to PSM (toolbox talks, safety flashes, lessons learned)

Assist with compliance auditing and support internal PSM programme audits

Engage with operational readiness processes and contribute to hazard evaluations and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR)

Use data visualisation and reporting tools to increase safety awareness and highlight areas for improvement

Manage and troubleshoot the internal Process Safety data system and document repository

Essential Experience and Skills :

Minimum 3 years of experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility

Strong understanding of Process Safety and Risk Management regulations and best practices (e.g. OSHA 1910.119)

Proven experience in hazard and risk analysis, incident investigation, MOC, and PSM compliance audits

Working knowledge of document and data management platforms

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Practical skills in visual data tools such as Power BI or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience with root cause analysis methodologies

Ability to perform basic process calculations and interpret plant conditions