Lead HSE Design Engineer

Lead HSE Design Engineer

About Us

PEG is an international engineering and contracting Company having its footprint in selected and strategic geographies. With more than fifty years of proven experience in providing process design, engineering solutions and project management, today PEG carries out projects for Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Renewables, from conceptual front-end design and feasibility study, through to detailed engineering, construction, commissioning and startup, operating & maintenance.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead HSE Design Engineer to join our team and lead the HSE engineering activities for major international Oil & Gas projects. In this role, you will oversee ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental aspects are fully embedded throughout the Project engineering lifecycle.

As the focal point for HSE design matters, you will provide technical leadership, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and guide the development of compliant safety solutions for complex facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all HSE engineering and design activities assigned to Projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedules and quality requirements.
• Act as the primary technical authority and focal point for HSE design matters within the project organization.
• Plan, facilitate and supervise major HSE studies, including:
• HAZID (Hazard Identification)
• HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study)
• SIL Classification and Verification
• LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis)
• Fire & Explosion Risk Assessments
• Fire & Gas Detection Mapping
• Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Studies
• Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA)
• RAM Studies
• SIMOPS Reviews
• Issue, review and approve HSE engineering deliverables produced internally or by third parties, such as (among others): HazOp Reports, SIL Assessment reports, Fire Fighting and Fire Protection Layouts, Fire Fighting Devices and equipment D/S and Specifications, Hazardous Area Classification and Layouts, etc..
• Ensure effective integration of HSE requirements across all engineering disciplines, including Process, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Civil.
• Participate in project reviews and management meetings (HAZOP, 3D model review, etc.), proactively identifying risks and proposing practical mitigation measures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in HSE Engineering within Oil & Gas
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk-based design approaches.
• Experience working in multicultural and international project environments.
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in Process Safety or HSE disciplines are considered a strong advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Corporate welfare program, including a range of employee benefits and well-being initiatives.
• Two days a week of hybrid working;
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning programs.
• The opportunity to contribute to high-profile international projects within a collaborative and multicultural environment.

Work location: Italy, Rome

Employment Type: Employee, full-time. CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria.