Senior Process Safety Engineer – Green H2 & Derivatives
The applicant will participate in the development of the company’s green hydrogen and derived e-Fuels projects, focusing on all process safety engineering aspects. You will ensure that the design of project facilities prioritizes safety and minimizes risks to stakeholders and the community.
Mission / Objectives

Design safety installations and review safety studies (e.g., safety reviews, risk analysis, explosion and blast analysis, CFD modelling, gas detection) to approve engineering documentation, ensure safe design solutions, and guide stakeholders.
Develop company safety standards considering regulatory requirements and industry best practices as guidelines for engineering teams, contractors, and vendors.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage technical process safety strategy for hydrogen and derivatives plants throughout all engineering phases, providing guidance to design teams.
Perform qualitative risk assessments based on stakeholder information.
Preliminary sizing of fire-fighting facilities, F&G design philosophies, and Hazardous Area Classification.
Support decision-making in plant design regarding equipment, buildings, and infrastructure from a safety perspective.
Prepare documentation for local authorities, including fire and explosion analysis and risk assessments.
Review and approve safety documentation from third parties, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
Stay updated on technical developments, standards, and legislation to prioritize safety in project design.
Participate in safety workshops such as HAZOP, SIL/LOPA, HAZID, among others.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrable 10+ years of experience in safety design and risk assessment of large-scale oil & gas, petrochemical, or hydrogen facilities.
Experience in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessments, occupational safety, hazards, and effects management.
Proficiency with software like DNV Phast/Safeti or Gexcon Effects.
Knowledge of regulations, international standards, and industry best practices.
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on process plant projects.
Excellent English communication skills; Portuguese is a plus.
Experience with hydrogen systems is advantageous.
Familiarity with safety legislation in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany is a plus.
Additional language skills (German, Spanish, Italian) are beneficial.

Attributes

Hardworking, organized, proactive, team-oriented, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
Curious with a strong interest in learning.

Education
Engineering degree, MSc, in a relevant discipline.
How to apply?
If interested, send your CV and cover letter to the provided contact. Applications are evaluated continuously until the ideal candidate is found.
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