Technical Safety Engineer at Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Safety Engineer

Location: Warri, Delta
Industry: Oil & Gas Servicing

Description

• The Technical Safety Engineer will provide specialist safety engineering support for oil and gas projects, with strong focus on facilities and pipeline safety design, risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
• The role ensures that all designs, modifications and operations for client assets are carried out to acceptable risk levels and in line with industry standards and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical safety input to the design, modification and operation of oil and gas facilities, including pipelines, process plants and associated infrastructure.
• Lead and participate in safety studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, Bowtie and other risk assessments for new and existing projects.
• Develop and review pipeline safety designs, ensuring integrity, overpressure protection, fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown and isolation are adequately addressed.
• Review and approve safety-related engineering deliverables (P&IDs, layouts, cause & effect charts, fire & gas layouts, escape and evacuation plans).
• Support preparation and maintenance of Safety Cases, safety critical element registers and performance standards for facilities and pipelines.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments, recommend risk reduction measures and demonstrate ALARP where required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, industry codes and standards for oil and gas and pipeline safety.
• Contribute to incident investigations, root cause analysis and development of corrective/preventive actions related to technical safety issues.
• Liaise with project, operations and maintenance teams to embed safety requirements into design, construction, commissioning and operations.
• Provide technical safety support during audits, inspections and engagements with regulators and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Safety, Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum or related discipline).
• Minimum of 5 years technical experience in safety design engineering within the oil and gas industry, with specific exposure to pipeline safety design.
• Strong understanding of process/technical safety principles, hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with safety studies and tools (HAZOP, HAZID, QRA, fire and explosion analysis, emergency response planning).
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations, industry standards and best practices for oil and gas and pipeline systems.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and communicate safety requirements clearly to stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2026.