Process Safety Manager (Saudi Arabia)

To lead and manage Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective risk management, and continuous improvement across gasification and power generation operations. The role focuses on preventing major process safety incidents, protecting personnel and assets, and ensuring safe and reliable operations.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Process Safety Management: Develop, implement, and maintain PSM systems in compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API, NFPA, IEC 61511, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Process Hazard Analysis: Lead HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA, Bowtie Analysis, and other risk assessments to identify and mitigate process hazards.
• Incident Investigation: Lead process safety incident investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Safety Systems Integrity: Oversee safety-critical equipment, alarms, interlocks, and emergency shutdown systems to ensure operational integrity.
• Management of Change (MOC): Ensure safe management of changes to equipment, processes, technologies, and operating procedures.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, explosion prevention measures, and fire protection strategies.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver process safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Audits and Performance Monitoring: Conduct PSM audits, monitor safety performance indicators, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leadership: Lead the process safety team, provide technical guidance, and promote a proactive process safety culture across the organization.

3. Qualifications and Experience

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or HSE.
• Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC) or equivalent certification is preferred.

Professional Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in Process Safety Management within high-risk industries such as gasification, power generation, oil and gas, or petrochemicals.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.

4. Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA RMP, ISO 45001, API, NFPA, and IEC 61511 standards.
• Strong proficiency in HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA, and Bowtie Analysis.
• Good understanding of hazardous chemicals, flammable materials, reactivity hazards, and industrial toxicology.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and process safety incident investigation methodologies.
• Ability to develop emergency response plans and explosion and fire prevention strategies.
• Experience in PSM audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action management.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.