Senior HSE Engineer - Fire Protection & Process Safety
Skills
About the role
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior HSE Engineer specialized in Fire Protection and Process Safety to join our engineering team in Spain.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of industrial and energy projects, providing technical leadership in fire protection engineering, process safety, risk assessment, environmental compliance, and permitting activities from conceptual design through detailed engineering and project execution.
This position offers the opportunity to work on complex multidisciplinary projects in close collaboration with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Construction, and Operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Fire Protection Engineering
Develop Fire Protection Design Basis and Fire Protection Philosophies.
Define fire protection strategies for industrial facilities.
Design and review:
Fire water systems.
Hydrant and monitor networks.
Deluge systems.
Sprinkler systems.
Water mist systems.
Foam systems.
Fire detection and alarm systems.
Passive fire protection systems.
Perform fire water demand calculations and hydraulic analyses.
Verify adequacy of existing fire protection systems and infrastructure.
Develop Fire & Gas detection philosophies and Cause & Effect Matrices.
Produce layouts for fire protection equipment and flammable/toxic gas detectors.
Prepare technical specifications, material requisitions, equipment lists, and cost estimates.
Process Safety & Risk Assessment
Perform and support:
HAZID Studies.
HAZOP Reviews.
SIL Assessments.
Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Assessments.
Explosion Risk Assessments.
Consequence and Dispersion Modeling.
Loss of Containment and Escape Source Analyses.
Prepare Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) documentation.
Define and evaluate risk mitigation measures.
Environmental, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment documentation.
Develop Health and Safety Studies.
Support industrial permitting, licensing and legalization processes.
Prepare technical documentation required for construction permits and regulatory approvals.
Interface with regulatory authorities, clients and third-party organizations.
Hazardous Area Classification
Perform Hazardous Area Classification studies in accordance with ATEX requirements.
Prepare hazardous area classification drawings and reports.
Coordinate hazardous area requirements with electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
Basic Job Requirements
The candidate should be familiar with the preparation and review of:
Fire Protection Design Basis
Fire Protection Philosophies
Fire Protection Specifications
Fire Water Demand Calculations
Fire Water Network Hydraulic Calculations
Deluge System Hydraulic Calculations
Fire Protection P&IDs
Fire Protection Layouts
Fire & Gas Cause & Effect Matrices
Gas Detection Layouts
Hazardous Area Classification Reports and Drawings
Environmental Impact Assessments
Health & Safety Studies
HAZOP and SIL Documentation
Risk Assessment Reports
Permitting and Licensing Documentation
Fire Protection Cost Estimates
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
o Industrial Engineering
o Chemical Engineering
o Mechanical Engineering
o Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering
o or equivalent engineering discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience in HSE, Process Safety and Fire Protection Engineering.
Minimum 7 years of specific experience in the design of fire protection systems for industrial and/or energy facilities.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Other Job Requirements
Software Knowledge
Experience with the following tools is highly desirable:
Fire Protection & Process Safety
PIPENET
PHAST
HASS / HAAS
AutoSPRINK
Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)
Codes & Standards
Strong working knowledge of:
NFPA Codes and Standards
ATEX Directives
RIPCI
RSCIEI
Spanish Building Code (CTE)
IEC Standards
International Fire Protection Standards
Industrial Safety Regulations
Occupational Health & Safety Regulations
Preferred Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
Strong technical expertise in Fire Protection and Process Safety Engineering.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
Proactive attitude with strong ownership of engineering deliverables.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
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