Introduction

Hiring Now – Lead PSM Specialist for Oil & Gas Operating Company in Kuwait !!!

Job location: Ahmadi, Kuwait

Contract Duration: Long Term or Permanent

Contract Type: Secondment to Oil & Gas operating company in Kuwait

What are you going to do

Job Description:

Implement Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including safety culture.
Develop and maintain Technical Safety Project documentation such as TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles, and Project Specifications.
Provide design, technical support, and troubleshooting for upstream oil & gas operations.
Ensure safety in design and engineering practices, focusing on inherently safer design and compliance with industry standards (e.g., API, BS, JEC, NFPA).
Conduct analysis techniques including:

Hazard Identification (HAZID) facilitation and Risk Register
Hazard Analyses using Bow-Tie, HAZOP & LOPA methodologies
Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), utilizing PHAST Risk software and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
Frequency Analysis methodologies such as FTA, FMEA, & ETA

Develop and implement emergency preparedness plans, including scenario development, prevention, response, and recovery.
Lead Major Hazard Incident Investigations (involving fire or explosion).
Prepare PSM communication tools and materials such as e-mails, newsletters, awareness presentations, videos, posters, screen savers, and campaigns.
Participate in Safety Critical Elements Identification and the development of Performance Standards.

Skills:

Technical interface with HSE regulators, insurers and other key external stakeholders
Able to connect upstream oil and gas process hazards to equipment requirements
Able to specify performance standards for safety critical systems
Able to supply day to day operational support in mitigating risks
Able to proactively apply engineering and problem-solving skills to meet challenging process safety, safety and business objectives.

Essential skills and knowledge

Education: B.Sc. in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical, Instrument Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience: 25+ years of experience within an Oil & Gas operating company.

Technical Knowledge:

Expertise in Technical Safety Project documentation (e.g. TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles).
Leak Path Reduction
Layout Optimization
Hazardous Area Classification
Fire Protection Analysis
Active and Passive Fire Protection Design
Flare Radiation, Toxic, and Noise Assessment
Design aspects including fire protection escalation mitigation, atmospheric relief and flare, hazardous area classification, noise mitigation, F&G detector location, Cause and Effects, and 3-D Model reviews.
Safety Critical Elements Identification and Design Performance Standards
ALARP Demonstration Process
Technical Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR)
PHSER
Safe Work Practices and Procedures: PTW, JSA, MOC, human error, and human factors
Fires and Explosions
Alarm Management and Rationalization
Hazardous Material Management
PSM Communication

What we offer

Salary & Benefits:

Excellent Monthly Tax-Free Salary

Car + Fuel + Leave Salary + Yearly Return Flight Tickets will be Provided.

Other Benefits as per Kuwait Labor Law.

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

Wasim Hassan

contact via tel.+965 2433 7398