Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Wood

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.

Responsibilities

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

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