Senior, Expert

Lead PSM Specialist

Shuwaikh, Kuwait · On-site

Job Location - Kuwait

Qualification and Experience: Education: B.Sc. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical, Instrument Engineering, or equivalent. Experience: 20+ years of professional experience within an Oil & Gas operating company.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Expertise in Technical Safety Project documentation (e.g., TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles, Project Specification).
Leak Path Reduction
Layout Optimization
Hazardous Area Classification
Toxic Facility Classification Analysis
Fire Protection Analysis
Active and Passive Fire Protection Design
Fire Safety Assessment
Flare Radiation, Toxic, and Noise Assessment
Design aspects including fire protection escalation mitigation, atmospheric relief (vents at safe locations) and flare, hazardous area classification, noise mitigation, F&G detector location, Cause and Effects, safeguarding memorandum, and 3-D Model reviews.
Safety Critical Elements Identification and Design Performance Standards
ALARP Demonstration Process
Technical Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
PHSER
Safe Work Practices and Procedures: PTW, JSA, Management of Change, human error, and human factors
Fires and Explosions: Fundamentals, hazard evaluation, prevention and mitigation, codes and standards
Alarm Management and Rationalization
Hazardous Material Management
PSM Communication

Job Description:

Implement Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including safety culture.
Develop and maintain Technical Safety Project documentation such as TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles, and Project Specifications.
Provide design, technical support, and troubleshooting for upstream oil & gas operations.
Ensure safety in design and engineering practices, focusing on inherently safer design and compliance with industry standards (e.g., API, BS, JEC, NFPA).

Conduct analysis techniques including:

Hazard Identification (HAZID) facilitation and Risk Register
Hazard Analyses using Bow-Tie, HAZOP & LOPA methodologies
Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), utilizing PHAST Risk software and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
Frequency Analysis methodologies such as FTA, FMEA, & ETA
Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans, including scenario development, prevention, response, and recovery.
Lead Major Hazard Incident Investigations (involving fire or explosion).
Prepare PSM communication tools and materials such as e-mails, newsletters, awareness presentations, videos, posters, screen savers, and campaigns.
Participate in Safety Critical Elements Identification and the development of Performance Standards.

Skills:

Technical interface with HSE regulators, insurers and other key external stakeholders
Able to connect upstream oil and gas process hazards to equipment requirements
Able to specify performance standards for safety critical systems
Able to supply day to day operational support in mitigating risks
Able to proactively apply engineering and problem-solving skills to meet challenging process safety, safety and business objectives.
Able to work independently and in teams, both as a team member and leader

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