Senior Technical Safety Engineer

About the Role

Desicon Engineering Limited, an indigenous industry leader providing innovative EPC solutions to the Nigerian energy sector for over 40 years, is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will provide critical technical leadership in process safety and technical safety engineering, ensuring that all engineering designs and project executions strictly comply with international safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in safeguarding our operations and personnel.

• Lead and coordinate technical safety engineering activities across assigned EPC projects.
• Develop, review, and approve safety engineering deliverables, including Safety Philosophies, Fire and Gas Detection Philosophies, and Hazardous Area Classification documents.
• Facilitate and participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, and other vital process safety studies.
• Conduct and review quantitative risk assessments (QRA), fire and explosion risk assessments, and consequence modelling.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international safety codes and regulatory requirements while identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers across multidisciplinary teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 to 12 years of relevant technical safety engineering experience within the Nigerian Oil and Gas or EPC industry.
• Strong expertise in process safety principles, risk assessment methodologies, and safety studies including HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, and QRA.
• Familiarity with international standards such as API, NFPA, IEC, and relevant ISO standards.
• Proficiency in relevant safety engineering and risk assessment software.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry benchmarks.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within an ISO-certified indigenous leader.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment focused on excellence and safety.

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