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 Active Fire Protection System Adequacy – Gap Analysis Review firewater systems including hydrants, monitors, deluge, foam systems, and fire extinguishers. Validate hydraulic calculations, firewater demand calculations, ring-main layouts, and FW P\&IDs. Ensure compliance with Shell DEP and QatarEnergy standards. Passive Fire Protection Adequacy – Gap Analysis Assess fireproofing design adequacy for jet fire and pool fire scenarios. Verify fire resistance ratings and compliance with relevant standards. Escape, Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place Adequacy – Gap Analysis Evaluate muster points and SIP adequacy. 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.