Senior Technical Safety Engineer

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 : Act as the senior point of contact for technical safety on assigned projects.

Lead and supervise engineers and designers in technical safety design and execution.

Prepare and review safety-related deliverables including FEED concepts, design basis documents, philosophies, specifications, calculations, drawings, and reports.

Review and approve procurement documents, technical evaluations, vendor submissions, and recommendations.

Coordinate with project management teams, vendors, subcontractors, and partners.

Participate in safety studies and ensure compliance with international codes and standards.

Monitor scope changes and provide input on schedule, cost, and technical impacts.

Contribute to the development of technical databases and capture lessons learned.

Support the professional growth of junior engineers through guidance and feedback.

Ensure all work meets health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.

Minimum 10 years of experience in technical safety or loss prevention design within the oil and gas sector.

Strong knowledge of industry practices, engineering tools, codes, and international standards.

Experience with upstream and downstream oil and gas or petrochemical projects.

EPC or consultancy background in a technical capacity is highly desirable.

Site construction and commissioning experience is an advantage.

What We Offer : Opportunity to work with a leading engineering team on high-profile projects.

Professional development in a technically challenging environment.

Potential for contract extension based on project needs and performance.

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