Senior Technical Safety Engineer (FPSO specialist)

Job Title: Technical Safety Senior Specialist – FPSO (EPC Phase) Location: Paris, Il de France
Start Date: As soon as possible
Project Type: Major FPSO Project – EPC Phase
Location: Paris Suburb 
Contract Type: 12-month renewable contract
Work schedule : 5 days a week from Monday to friday with 2 days remote possible

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Safety Senior Specialist to join a major FPSO project currently in its EPC phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering system safety design activities, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and project requirements.

This role is based in Île-de-France and requires a strong background in EPC project execution, with proven experience in technical safety engineering for offshore oil & gas facilities, particularly FPSOs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and review of technical safety deliverables during the EPC phase (e.g., Safety Philosophies, Fire & Gas Detection Layouts, Escape Route Analysis, Hazardous Area Classification).
• Ensure compliance with international safety standards (e.g., API, IEC, ISO, DNV, ABS) and project-specific requirements.
• Interface with design disciplines, client representatives, and third-party certifying authorities to ensure safety requirements are fully integrated.
• Conduct and support HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, and FERA studies.
• Provide technical guidance on fire protection systems, gas detection, blast protection, and emergency systems.
• Review and validate safety system design including ESD, PSD, F&G, and evacuation systems.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and safety audits.
• Support the development of Safety Case and ALARP demonstration documentation.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Engineering degree in Process, Safety, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in technical safety engineering, with a strong focus on FPSO projects.
• Proven track record in EPC project execution.
• Deep understanding of system safety design and offshore safety regulations.
• Experience with safety tools and software (e.g., PHAST, PIPENET, DNV Safeti).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); French is a plus.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.