Field Safety Operations Specialist – Offshore Oil & Gas / LNG Production

Powering the Future of LNG Through World-Class Offshore Talent Oil & Gas company Middle East-Qatar is inviting experienced offshore professionals to be part of a large-scale Offshore Compression Project. This project requires a wide range of technical, operational, engineering, and support roles to ensure safe, efficient, and world-class offshore operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious LNG offshore developments globally.

Job Category: Offshore – Oil Gas production

Country Location: Middle East Qatar

Location: Offshore Platforms / LNG Production Facilities – Qatar

Contract Scheme: Direct hire employment

Duty Cycle: 28 days on – 28 days off

Nationality: Applicable for Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Africa Countries

Health Condition: Fit to work and maximum age 45 years old

General Requirements (All Positions)

• Mandatory offshore experience
• High school diploma for non-senior roles
• Job-specific vocational training for non-senior positions
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering for senior and leadership roles
• Ability to work in a high-risk offshore environment
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with operational procedures

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar

Core Offshore Certificates

• OGUK/OEUK Medical Certificate
  • Confirms you are medically fit to work offshore.
  • Issued by OEUK-approved doctors.
  • Typically valid for 2 years.
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)
  • Essential safety training for all offshore personnel.
  • Covers firefighting, sea survival, first aid, and emergency response.
  • Must include CA-EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System).
  • Valid for 4 years.
• FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training)
  • Refresher course for those whose BOSIET is expiring.
  • Valid for 4 years.
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
  • Mandatory if traveling offshore by helicopter.
  • Teaches escape techniques in case of ditching/crash landing.
  • Often bundled with BOSIET.

Project Scope:

• Project Name: Offshore Compression Project
• Work Location: Offshore Qatar

Job Purpose

The Field Safety Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring safe operational practices across offshore oil, gas, and LNG production facilities. The role focuses on implementing and monitoring Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs, preventing process safety incidents, and supporting operational teams in maintaining safe hydrocarbon processing operations.

This role ensures compliance with international safety standards and company safety management systems to protect personnel, assets, and the environment in high-risk offshore operations.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Operations Management

• Monitor and enforce company HSSE policies, procedures, and safety standards across offshore production facilities.

• Ensure strict compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) systems, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, and confined space entry requirements.

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments in operational areas.

Process Safety Management

• Support the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems to prevent major accidents.

• Participate in Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) studies.

• Monitor safety-critical equipment including Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), fire and gas detection systems, and pressure relief systems.

Incident Investigation

• Investigate safety incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to determine root causes.

• Develop corrective and preventive actions to improve operational safety performance.

• Maintain accurate incident reports and safety documentation.

Emergency Response & Preparedness

• Participate in offshore emergency response planning and drills, including fire, gas leaks, blowouts, and evacuation scenarios.

• Ensure readiness and maintenance of firefighting equipment and emergency systems.

• Support emergency response teams during offshore incidents.

Safety Training & Culture

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and safety awareness programs for offshore personnel.

• Promote a strong safety culture and hazard awareness across operational teams.

• Support safety orientation programs for new employees and contractors.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:

  • Occupational Health & Safety

  • Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering

  • Industrial Safety

Certifications (Preferred)

• NEBOSH International General Certificate

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Offshore Safety Certification (BOSIET / HUET)

• Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)

• First Aid / Basic Life Support

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in oil & gas, offshore production, refinery, or LNG processing facilities.

• Experience working with hydrocarbon processing systems, gas compression systems, or LNG plants.

• Strong knowledge of international safety standards and operational procedures.

Key Skills

Technical Skills

• Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

• Permit to Work Systems

• Emergency Response Planning

Operational Knowledge

• Offshore production facilities

• LNG processing operations

• Gas compression systems

• Hydrocarbon processing equipment

Soft Skills

• Leadership and safety supervision

• Analytical problem solving

• Strong communication and teamwork

• Safety leadership and incident prevention

Working Environment

• Offshore working conditions with rotational shifts.

• Exposure to high-risk environments including offshore platforms and LNG facilities.

• Requires strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.