Lead Technical Safety EngineerDuration: 9 months renewableSchedule: Monday
- Friday office based
- 40 hours/ weekLocation: SpainThis opportunity is with a major organisation operating in the energy and industrial project environment, offering the chance to support safe project execution across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities. The role is focused on process safety, hazard analysis, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness, with responsibility for maintaining technical integrity and supporting high-quality project delivery. This position offers broad exposure to complex industrial facilities including oil and gas, petrochemicals, LNG, power, mining and infrastructure projects.
Required EducationBachelor's degree in Chemical EngineeringRequired Experience20+ years of experience across EPC phases including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-upExperience working on EPC and PMC phases of major capital projectsExperience managing multi-licensor unitsIndustry experience across oil and gas, petrochemicals and refining, LNG facilities, power plants, mining and heavy industrial plants, or large infrastructure and utilitiesBackground in design, engineering, commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities within high-hazard industrial environmentsRequired SkillsStrong capability in hazard and risk assessments including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FMEA, and Bow-tie analysisKnowledge of Process Safety Management programs, policies, and procedures aligned with recognised standards and regulations including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, API, and NFPATechnical expertise in process simulations, equipment design, control systems, and inherently safer design principlesAbility to support pressure relief, fire protection, safety instrumented systems, and wider process safety design integrationExperience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actionsAbility to review engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs;, and standard operating proceduresKnowledge of quality and environmental management aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and applicable regulationsAbility to review contractor procedures, method statements, testing protocols, audits, and inspectionsStrong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skillsUnderstanding of refinery operations, piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, inspection data, KPIs, and quality metricsAbout AirswiftAirswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

📌 Lead Technical Safety Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Madrid