
dss+
Subject Matter Expert – Process Safety Management
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
02/10/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/11/2025
Job description
The Subject Matter Expert in Process Safety Management at dss+ plays a pivotal role in implementing world-class PSM practices with a focus on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and risk management across high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals, and Petrochemicals. The role involves leading client engagements, supporting field-based risk reduction, coaching client teams, advising senior executives, and working across the asset lifecycle—from design and build to decommissioning. The SME will contribute to developing tailored safety solutions aligned with client business needs, regulatory requirements, and operational goals, while also mentoring junior consultants and supporting thought leadership. This hands-on role requires extensive expertise in techniques like HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA, and offers global exposure, competitive benefits, and career advancement opportunities within a purpose-driven consultancy.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Design and deliver PSM solutions with a focus on PHA and operational risk management
- Facilitate field-based risk reduction and coach client teams to improve safety standards
- Act as a trusted advisor to executives and operational leaders, linking risk to business outcomes
- Work across the full asset lifecycle to embed safety and resilience in operations
- Tailor PSM solutions to align with client culture, regulatory standards, and business needs
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to internal thought leadership
- Lead or facilitate HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA studies and communicate findings clearly
- Engage in complex project management and ensure delivery of actionable results
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (MSc or MBA preferred)
- Minimum 15 years of experience in process safety, operational risk, or engineering
- Extensive experience in PHA techniques including HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA
- Qualified HAZOP Chair or experienced PHA facilitator
- Proven success in implementing PSM systems in high-hazard industries
- Operational experience in international environments across the asset lifecycle
- Consulting experience preferred alongside industry roles in operations or safety
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with both technical and executive teams
- Fluent in English; additional languages a plus
- Willingness to travel extensively