Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer with a proven track in Technical Safety on major ADNOC projects.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Job Objective
To lead and manage all technical safety engineering activities for an EPC project, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project-specific HSE requirements. The role focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective design solutions across all project phases.
- Perform and lead safety studies such as HAZID / HAZOP / SIL / LOPA / QRA / ALARP assessment
- Develop and review Fire & Gas Detection layouts, Fire Protection philosophies and systems, Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems, Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) drawings, Conduct consequence modeling (fire, explosion, gas dispersion)
- Ensure designs comply with ADNOC Codes of Practice (COPs), International standards (API, NFPA, IEC, ISO)
- Review EPC deliverables including P&IDs, Plot Plans, Layouts, Cause & Effect charts
- Ensure safety is embedded in design (inherently safer design principles)
- Identify project risks and recommend mitigation measures
- Support ALARP demonstrations and safety justifications
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and model reviews
- Design and review firewater systems, firefighting equipment, and passive fire protection
- Develop fire and gas philosophy documents
- Ensure compliance with NFPA and ADNOC fire safety requirements
- Interface with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines, Clients (ADNOC / PMC), vendors, and third parties
- Provide technical guidance during FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Execution phase
- Prepare and review Safety Basis documents, Safety Philosophies, Risk Registers, Safety study reports, Support project audits, HAZOP close-outs, and regulatory submissions
- Provide safety engineering support during Construction and pre-commissioning, Site safety reviews and audits
- Address technical queries (TQs) and site modifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Safety, or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in oil & gas EPC projects
- Extensive experience with ADNOC standards and COPs
- Proven track record in leading safety studies (HAZOP, QRA, etc.)
- Experience in major EPC contractors or PMC roles
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of: Process safety and risk assessment methodologies and Fire protection and explosion analysis
- Familiarity with tools such as PHAST, Flaresim, or equivalent modeling software
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Certifications
- Professional certifications such as: NEBOSH / IOSH
- Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE)
- Membership in recognized engineering bodies is an advantage
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
