Process Safety Engineer (Contractor)

About the Role

Air Products is seeking an experienced Process Safety Lead to provide site leadership for Process Safety Engineering. This full-time position is based in Duba, Tabuk, Neom, Saudi Arabia, and is critical during the commissioning, start-up, transition, and early operational phases of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project.

Role Context and Impact

The Process Safety Lead will establish a strong link between engineering design, field modifications, commissioning, operations, and safety-management systems. This role involves leading the practical implementation of process safety requirements on site, ensuring that hazards and changes are appropriately assessed, actions are closed, and process safety requirements are embedded before systems transition into operation. The position is particularly important as the project approaches hazardous inventories and operating conditions, where robust process safety management and emergency readiness are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site implementation and ongoing development of the project's Process Safety Management requirements, including support for OSHA PSM / 29 CFR , training, eMOC administration, and management of threshold hazardous chemical inventory requirements.
• Support Operational readiness inspections, Field change notes reviews, and Emergency Management Plan activities.
• Coordinate Process Safety Information, operating readiness, and management-system requirements associated with hazardous materials.
• Support training and competency development for engineering, commissioning, and operations personnel.
• Coordinate Design Near Miss initiatives and ensure timely follow-up and closure of associated actions.
• Ensure HCIS Safety and Fire protection compliance across the project sites.
• Review field changes and modifications for potential Process Safety consequences before implementation.
• Ensure changes are reflected in applicable hazard assessments and Process Safety Information.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Process Safety.
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing process safety requirements in industrial settings.
• Experience with commissioning, start-up, and operational phases of large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management systems, including OSHA PSM / 29 CFR

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Duba, Tabuk, Neom, Saudi Arabia, focusing on the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project. The role requires on-site presence to effectively manage process safety during critical project phases.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.