Lead PSM Specialist

About the role

The Lead PSM Specialist will drive Process Safety Management implementation and safety culture across upstream oil & gas operations in Kuwait.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain PSM systems, including safety culture initiatives.
• Develop and manage technical safety documentation such as TSE philosophies, AI‑PS principles and project specifications.
• Provide design, technical support and troubleshooting for upstream oil & gas projects.
• Conduct hazard identification, HAZOP, Bow‑Tie, LOPA, QRA, FTA, FMEA and ETA analyses using PHAST, CFD and other tools.
• Lead major hazard incident investigations and develop emergency preparedness plans.
• Create PSM communication tools (newsletters, presentations, videos, posters, campaigns).

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical, Instrument Engineering or equivalent.
• 20+ years of professional experience within an oil & gas operating company.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (API, BS, JEC, NFPA) and safety critical element identification.

Required skills

• Process Safety Management (PSM) implementation
• Technical safety documentation (TSE philosophies, AI‑PS)
• Leak Path Reduction, Layout Optimization
• Hazardous Area & Toxic Facility Classification
• Fire Protection Analysis and Design (active & passive)
• ALARP demonstration, PSSR, PHSER
• Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Management of Change
• Hazard analysis methods: HAZID, HAZOP, Bow‑Tie, LOPA, QRA
• Software tools: PHAST, CFD, FTA, FMEA, ETA
• Emergency preparedness planning and incident investigation