To join one of Saudi Aramco's Subsidiaries. This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia.
Job Title: Safety Engineer
Location: Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia
Company: Saudi Aramco Subsidiary
Job Purpose:
Provides specialized expertise in fire protection engineering for project evaluation, compliance, and system integration.
Conducts safety reviews, provides engineering support, and ensures compliance with safety standards.
Main Responsibilities:
- Follows and applies approved policies, processes, and standard operating procedures and monitors adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner and consistent manner.
- Applies the day-to-day operations assigned for the section to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures to ensure continuity of the work.
- Develop and design fire protection systems, including sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems.
- Ensure designs comply with local, state, and national fire codes and standards.
- Collaborate with architects and contractors on system integration.
- Evaluate fire risks in facilities and recommend risk mitigation measures.
- Develop fire safety plans and evacuation procedures.
- Provide training on fire safety and emergency response.
- Assist in managing fire-related emergencies.
- Coordinate with fire departments during incidents.
- Conduct post-incident analysis and recommend improvements.
- Evaluate and review projects to ensure compliance with fire fighting and protection standards.
- Provide recommendations and guidance to ensure proper implementation of fire protection measures.
- Review all tenders and contracts related to fire protection, ensuring alignment with standards and requirements.
- Identify any gaps or deficiencies in the proposed fire protection systems and recommend improvements.
- Prepare inspection check sheets for new fire/gas detection and protection systems.
- Ensure comprehensive testing and verification of system components and functionality.
- Conduct testing and commissioning activities for delivered fire detection and protection systems.
- Ensure proper integration and functionality of the systems in accordance with project requirements.
- Participate in safety studies and reviews, such as HAZOP, HAZID, QRA, etc., contributing to the identification of hazards and risk mitigation measures.
- Follow up on the implementation of safety recommendations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide engineering support for the projects, conducting safety reviews and ensuring adherence to safety standards and codes.
- Collaborate with project teams to integrate safety measures and best practices into design and operational plans.
- Coordinate and participate in safety drills, simulations, and awareness sessions to enhance safety preparedness and promote a safety culture.
- Develop and deliver training programs on safety practices, emergency response, and hazard identification.
- Audit safety permits and method statements, ensuring compliance with safety standards and permit-to-work procedures.
- Conduct audits of the permit-to-work system to identify gaps and ensure proper implementation.
- Support the loss prevention department in risk management activities, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Assist in the development and improvement of safety management systems and procedures.
- Participate in project walkthrough inspections and site acceptance tests for capital projects.
- Verify the integration of new projects with existing fire systems and identify any integration issues.
- Prepares reports in timely and accurate manner in order to meet Company and department requirements, policies and standards.
- Complies with all relevant safety, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
- Communicates with Senior Management to updates job status on regular basis. Coordinates with other departments as required on Daily basis.
- Regular coordination with HCIS, Contractors and Service providers as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Fire Protection Engineering, Safety Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in fire protection & safety engineering in the position in oil & gas industry.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures & regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Fluent in speaking and writing English language.
