Process Safety Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in process safety or technical safety roles within offshore drilling or high-hazard industries.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies, Safety Case development, risk modelling and studies, and barrier management.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Familiarity with international safety regimes and extensive experience with Safety Case regimes and SECE management.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills; able to work collaboratively across functions and cultures.

Mobility:

• Willingness to travel globally, including offshore, with appropriate medical and safety certifications.

Preferred Certifications:

• NEBOSH Process Safety, CSP, IChemE Process Safety Practitioner, or equivalent
• Familiarity with CMMS, Operational Risk Assessment tools, and digital safety systems (e.g., ERP, PTW etc.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Process Safety & Risk Management

• Provide strategic leadership in the facilitation of HAZID, HAZOP, Bowtie, and QRA workshops, ensuring the proactive identification and assessment of Major Accident Hazards (MAHs) across the entire fleet.
• Champion the digital transformation of safety case templates and performance monitoring dashboards, setting the standard for best practices company wide.
• Drive the integration of safety case data into operational systems, delivering real-time risk visibility and supporting executive decision-making.
• Participate in the development and stewardship of Safety Cases and critical documentation, guaranteeing alignment with the highest regulatory standards and organizational objectives.
• Direct and oversee the identification and strategic classification of Safety and Environmentally Critical Elements (SECEs), ensuring robust linkage to Performance Standards and governance processes.
• Contribute to the company's long-term safety strategy and vision by setting and driving the strategic direction for process safety across the organization
• Partner with senior Technical Safety and Barrier Management leadership to guarantee consistency, integration, and continual improvement of risk controls throughout all functions.
• Demonstrate advanced competency in risk modelling and provide expert guidance on the development of risk studies to inform and protect critical business operations.
• Support operations management teams with rig intakes, risk assessments, client and regulatory inspections acting as a subject matter expert.

Barrier Management & Assurance

• Set the strategic direction for the development and maintenance of barrier diagrams (bowties) and the Barrier Integrity Dashboard, ensuring alignment with corporate risk frameworks.
• Be part of the implementation of assurance programs for safety-critical activities and elements, including verification of performance standards and compliance with rigorous assurance schedules.
• Act as a principal stakeholder in the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring all impacts on MAHs are assessed and that Safety Cases, SECEs, and performance standards are systematically updated.
• Provide oversight and expert support in the development of verification schemes and the execution of independent assurance activities, including high-level audits and inspections.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Serve as the company’s senior authority on process safety compliance, maintaining proactive engagement with international and regional regulatory bodies (e.g., UK HSE, NOPSEMA, HAVTIL, SODM).
• Participate in the preparation and submission of Safety Cases, material changes, thorough reviews and regulatory documentation, ensuring timely updates and strategic alignment with evolving legislation.
• Represent the company in high-level discussions with regulators, clients, and third-party verifiers to demonstrate regulatory compliance and a commitment to continuous improvement in process safety performance.

Training, Competency & Culture

• Provide strategic oversight into the identification and mapping of safety-critical activities (SCAs), ensuring full integration with Noble’s Competency Assurance System.
• Lead the design and rollout of training and awareness programs, elevating organizational capability in process safety and major accident prevention.
• Promote and embed a world-class safety culture, championing workforce engagement in safety studies, encouraging open reporting, and driving continuous organizational learning and excellence.