Process safety Engineer - Onshore Oil&Gas

Process Safety Engineer Oil & Gas (Onshore Projects)

Location:Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Experience Required-10 16 Years

Industry

Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Refinery / EPC

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer with strong expertise in onshore oil & gas projects to support safety engineering activities during FEED, detailed engineering, and project execution phases. The candidate will be responsible for performing process safety studies, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with international safety standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Process Safety Studies

• Conduct and facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, and Risk Assessment studies.
• Participate in PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review) and Safety Audits.
• Identify process hazards and recommend mitigation measures.

Risk Assessment & Analysis

• Perform Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and consequence modeling.
• Conduct Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis.
• Evaluate gas dispersion, thermal radiation, and explosion impacts.

Safety System Design

• Develop and review Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) requirements.
• Review Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) and Fire & Gas Detection systems.
• Ensure process safety design compliance with project specifications.

Engineering Documentation

• Prepare and review:
• Process Safety Philosophies
• Fire Protection & Detection Philosophy
• Safety Layout & Hazardous Area Classification
• Relief & Flare System Design Basis

Compliance & Standards

Ensure compliance with international standards such as:

• API
• NFPA
• IEC
• OSHA
• ISO standards

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Layout teams.
• Provide safety engineering input during design reviews and project meetings.
• Support clients and project teams during safety workshops.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of process safety engineering principles.
• Experience in onshore oil & gas / refinery / petrochemical projects.
• Expertise in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and QRA studies.
• Knowledge of fire & explosion analysis tools such as PHAST, ALOHA, or Flaresim.
• Familiarity with international safety codes and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering
• Masters degree in safety engineering is an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in EPC companies or engineering consultancies.
• Exposure to FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of projects.
• Experience in refineries, petrochemical plants, or gas processing facilities.