Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 85 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together. Overview – Role We are currently seeking a Senior Process Safety & Risk Engineer who will lead the delivery of complex process safety and technical risk assignments across oil & gas, LNG, refining, petrochemicals and industrial facilities. In this role you will combine independent workshop facilitation and technical expertise along with project management & delivery, client engagement, mentoring and business development while reporting to the head of Chemical Process Safety Division — Middle East & India This role will be based in Al Khobar , Saudi Arabia and requires travel across the region This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment and advance your career within a supportive and diverse team, offering opportunities to liaise on a wide range of projects. You will be able to conduct research in a variety of skills groups and have the opportunity to visit sites to monitor the implementation of process safety strategies Key Responsibilities - Independently chair HAZOP, HAZID, SIL/LOPA, SIMOPS and Bow-Tie workshops within demonstrated competence, managing multidisciplinary participation and producing clear, actionable recommendations. - Lead and technically review Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), consequence modelling, Fire and Explosion Risk Assessments (FERA), Building Risk Assessments (BRA), and flare radiation and dispersion studies. - Oversee Fire & Gas Mapping, Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Analysis (EERA), and Emergency Systems Survivability Analysis (ESSA), coordinating specialist input where needed. - Develop and review safety cases, COMAH reports, HSEIA deliverables, hazard registers, and safety-critical element performance standards and assurance documentation. - Apply relevant client specifications, engineering standards and risk acceptance criteria; demonstrate the basis for assumptions, conclusions and risk reduction recommendations. - Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources and deliverables from proposal through project close-out; identify and manage scope changes. - Act as the technical focal point for clients and EPC contractors, present findings and resolve technical comments. - Prepare scopes, methodologies, effort estimates and proposals; support client meetings, opportunity development and repeat business. - Mentor engineers and workshop scribes, review their work and strengthen consistent technical quality across the team. Requirements and Qualifications - Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related discipline along with 15+ years of relevant process safety or technical risk experience, including substantial consultancy delivery and Middle East project experience. Equivalent depth of demonstrated competence may be considered. - Proven independent HAZOP and HAZID chairing experience, with a project record showing sectors, complexity and personal responsibilities - Experience with exSILentia, FLARESIM, FRED/SHEPHERD, Fire & Gas Mapping software or FLACS/other CFD tools - Demonstrable SIL/LOPA facilitation competence and strong QRA, consequence modelling and fire/explosion risk assessment capability. - Experience with safety-critical element performance standards, written schemes of examination, safety cases and COMAH documentation - Practical proficiency in PHAST/SAFETI or equivalent modelling tools, plus appropriate workshop and Bow-Tie software. - Experience delivering projects for major operators and EPC contractors, with familiarity with requirements used by clients such as ADNOC, Saudi Aramco or Qatar Energy. - Proven ability to manage projects, review technical deliverables, mentor engineers and communicate confidently with clients and a record of developing client relationships, preparing successful proposals and securing repeat business - Excellent written and spoken English and ability to travel for regional assignments, subject to applicable entry - Able to travel within the Middle East as required, to meet projects requirements - Demonstrate clear commitment to developing less experienced engineers in the team through effective training Why you should join Jensen Hughes - You will work on exciting, challenging and at times groundbreaking designs and projects with market-leading clients whilst having the backing of a leading international firm. - There is continued support from the leadership team with a measured and flexible approach to carrying out day to day activities. - Career advancement with an established framework is in place with mentorship from market leaders – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement. #LI-SR1 Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. At Jensen Hughes, we embrace innovation and understand that people are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and other generative platforms to learn, prepare and communicate. We have provided some guidelines regarding the responsible use of AI in the recruitment process. Please click here to review. The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose. *Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.

Senior Process Safety & Risk Engineer

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