Technical Safety Engineer

Doha, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1266708
location
Location Doha, Qatar
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Health, Safety & Environmental
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published November 27, 2025

Job Title: Technical Safety Engineer

Location: Doha, Qatar
Industry: Oil & Gas
Experience Required: Minimum 12 years overall, with at least 10 years in oil & gas projects

Role Overview

The Technical Safety Engineer will be responsible for conducting adequacy studies and gap analyses for fire protection systems, passive fire protection, and evacuation/shelter-in-place strategies in compliance with Shell DEP and QatarEnergy standards. This role requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality documentation and reports.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Active Fire Protection System Adequacy – Gap Analysis

  2. Review firewater systems including hydrants, monitors, deluge, foam systems, and fire extinguishers.
  3. Validate hydraulic calculations, firewater demand calculations, ring-main layouts, and FW P\&IDs.
  4. Ensure compliance with Shell DEP and QatarEnergy standards.

  5. Passive Fire Protection Adequacy – Gap Analysis

  6. Assess fireproofing design adequacy for jet fire and pool fire scenarios.
  7. Verify fire resistance ratings and compliance with relevant standards.

  8. Escape, Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place Adequacy – Gap Analysis

  9. Evaluate muster points and SIP adequacy.
  10. Review evacuation routes and ensure compliance with Shell DEP and QatarEnergy standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience:

  • Minimum 12 years overall, with at least 10 years in oil & gas projects.
  • Hands-on experience in firewater systems, fireproofing design, and evacuation/SIP adequacy studies.

  • Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in reviewing hydraulic calculations and firewater demand.
  • Strong knowledge of jet fire/pool fire scenarios and fire resistance ratings.
  • Familiarity with Shell DEP and QatarEnergy standards.
  • Excellent documentation and gap analysis reporting skills.

  • Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication and reporting skills.

  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.


    Education & Certifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Safety Engineering).
    • Relevant certifications in Technical Safety or Fire Protection (preferred).

    Must-Have Criteria

    • 10+ years in oil & gas projects.
    • Proven experience in active and passive fire protection systems.
    • Expertise in evacuation and SIP adequacy studies.
    • Compliance knowledge of Shell DEP and QatarEnergy standards.

    Nice-to-Have

    • Advanced certifications in fire safety or technical safety.
    • Experience in greenfield and brownfield projects.

     

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