Principal Safety Engineer

About us 

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• The Principal Safety Engineer provides leadership and assurance across all phases of engineering projects (concept, FEED, detailed design, and execution).

• The role is responsible for driving the implementation of Company's and International HSE standards and best practices, ensuring that safety is fully integrated into engineering design and operational philosophy.

• The position leads hazard identification and risk assessment studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL), develops safety philosophies and engineering solutions, and supports quantitative risk assessments, fire and explosion analysis, and functional safety lifecycle activities.

• The Principal Engineer works closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure regulatory compliance, risk reduction (ALARP), and required safety performance.

• Additionally, the role acts as a technical authority, guiding junior engineers, reviewing deliverables, supporting audits and safety cases, and contributing to continuous improvement of HSE practices within the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process, or Safety Engineering from an accredited University
• Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Process Safety, Risk Engineering, or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Chartered Engineer status (e.g., CEng, PE) or equivalent professional registration (highly desirable)
• Recognized certifications (preferred):
  • NEBOSH Diploma (International)
  • TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61508 / 61511)
  • IChemE / IMechE / IOSH Membership (MIOSH/CMIOSH)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent

• Vast experience in HSE / Process Safety within the Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream, downstream), petrochemicals, LNG
• Proven experience in engineering design or EPC environment
• Demonstrated leadership in major capital projects (FEED, EPC, brownfield modifications)
• Experience working with international clients, regulators, and multi-disciplinary teams

• Prior role as 

  Lead / Principal HSE Engineer on Projects

• Extensive expertise in:
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) frameworks (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, CCPS RBPS)
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment methodologies:
    • HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, Bowtie, QRA
  • Consequence analysis and risk modeling:
    • Vapor cloud explosion, dispersion, fire radiation (e.g., PHAST/Safeti knowledge)
  • Functional Safety & Instrumented Protection Systems:
    • IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 lifecycle
  • Fire & Explosion Engineering:
    • Passive/Active Fire Protection (PFP/AFP), FERA, EERA
  • Loss Prevention philosophy and design safety principles

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.