Deputy Manager - HSE Design (Offshore)
by Petrofac MENA in Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
The Deputy Manager - HSE Design at Petrofac in Sharjah is responsible for leading technical safety and loss prevention engineering for offshore projects. This role oversees a wide range of HSE deliverables including design basis documents, fire and gas systems, hazardous area schedules, and specialized safety studies such as FERA, CFD, QRA, RAM, and EERA. The individual participates in risk analysis workshops (HAZID, HAZOP, ENVID, SIL, etc.), coordinates with clients, consultants, regulatory bodies, and ensures compliance with DNV and VdS standards, particularly for offshore projects governed by German and Dutch regulations. The position requires technical bid evaluations, managing deliverables to schedule and manhour constraints, and supporting offshore commissioning activities. Familiarity with HVDC/HVAC systems and offshore life-saving equipment is essential, as is fluency in English. Proficiency in German or Dutch is preferred. This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.