# PSM Specialist — Bureau Veritas

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4471931228-psm-specialist
Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 89,625 to 131,450 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-29
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/psm-specialist-at-bureau-veritas-4471931228?_l=en

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## Description

Qualification And Experience

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

• Experience: 15 years of professional experience within an Oil & Gas operating company.

• Technical Knowledge and Skills:

 Expertise in Technical Safety Project documentation (e.g., TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles, Project Specification).

 Leak Path Reduction

 Layout Optimization

 Hazardous Area Classification

 Toxic Facility Classification Analysis

 Fire Protection Analysis

 Active and Passive Fire Protection Design

 Fire Safety Assessment

 Flare Radiation, Toxic, and Noise Assessment

 Design aspects including fire protection escalation mitigation, atmospheric relief (vents at safe locations) and flare, hazardous area classification, noise mitigation, F&G detector location, Cause and Effects, safeguarding memorandum, 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, Management of Change, human error, and human factors

 Fires and Explosions: Fundamentals, hazard evaluation, prevention and mitigation, codes and standards

 Alarm Management and Rationalization

 Hazardous Material Management

 PSM Communication

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.

• Able to work independently and in teams, both as a team member and leader.

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## Requirements

Education: B.Sc. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical, Instrument Engineering, or equivalent. Experience: 15 years of professional experience within an Oil & Gas operating company. Technical Knowledge and Skills: Expertise in Technical Safety Project documentation (e.g., TSE philosophies, Asset Integrity – Process Safety (AI-PS) principles, Project Specification). Safety-related competencies listed under the Skills and Qualifications sections.

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