Independent engineering support

Process Safety, Process Engineering & Project Engineering

Helping high-hazard industries improve safety, compliance, reliability and operational performance.

Independent engineering support for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Food & Feed industries.

Hicham Zak of ZH Engineering on an offshore installation
12+ years industrial experience
  • MSc TU Delft
  • Certified Functional Safety Engineer
  • HAZOP Chairman
  • Technical Authority experience

Industries served

Experience across high-hazard sectors

Hicham Zak on an offshore production platform at night

Why clients work with me

Practical engineering, grounded in operations

  • 12+ years industrial experience
  • MSc Sustainable Process & Energy Technologies (TU Delft)
  • Certified Functional Safety Engineer
  • HAZOP Chairman
  • Technical Authority experience
  • Hands-on experience in operating facilities
  • Experience across Food, Petrochemical and Oil & Gas sectors
  • Strong understanding of Dutch legislation and industry standards
More about me

Selected expertise

Methods and disciplines I apply

  • HAZOP
  • HAZID
  • LOPA
  • Functional safety (IEC 61511)
  • Bow-tie analysis
  • Safety cases
  • Major hazard and SECE management
  • Process optimisation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Project engineering & management

Let's Discuss Your Challenge

Whether you require support with a HAZOP, Functional Safety assessment, process optimisation initiative or engineering project, I would be happy to discuss how I can help.