Technical Safety Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

The job requires excellent design safety expertise to carry out HSE-related activities for oil & gas projects. The Technical Safety Engineer will be expected to take complete technical responsibility for their design and guide the team of designers in the day-to-day execution of the project activities.

• Being accountable for the quality of Technical Safety deliverables.
• Ensure that all project Health, Safety and Environmental policies are complied with.
• Ensure that the design meets all Technical Safety requirements and maintains risks to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Achieving project completion to the project specifications on schedule.
• Participating in project HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and other safety workshops when required and experience in coordinating HAZOP, HAZID, SIL Classification studies and other HSE workshops.
• Defining safety philosophies and fire, spill & gas detection philosophies.
• Firewater and foam demand calculations.
• Performance of Fire Water Hydraulic modelling using PIPENET or similar
• Firewater and foam network design, including siting of hydrants and monitors.
• Active fire protection system design (deluge system & foam system) for hazardous equipment.
• Hydraulic analysis of firewater and foam network.
• Preparation of Fire Fighting System P&IDs.
• Hazardous area Classification.
• Defining Fire Proofing requirements for critical structures, equipment supports & pipe racks in the plant.
• Performing layout Analysis and defining the Inter-distance requirement between equipment.
• Preparation of Escape route, safety signs and safety Equipment Layout.
• Preparation & Coordination of Vendor related activities such as Supply Specifications, RFQ, MTOs, and datasheets for safety, life-saving and firefighting equipment.
• Actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.
• Self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology development
• Strong commitment to safety
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent degree in Chemical / loss prevention / environmental
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
• Must have offshore subsea cables experience in the same role
• Experience of working on concept, FEED and offshore EPC project phases
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Expert knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation, international codes and standards
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Experience in gas processing FEED experience is mandatory

Desired candidate profile

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, NFPA) relevant to the industry.

• Risk Assessment: Proficiency in identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with safety engineering principles and techniques for various systems and processes.

• Safety Management Systems: Experience in implementing and managing safety management systems (SMS) and processes.

• Incident Investigation: Skills in investigating accidents and incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.

• Training and Education: Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying safety information and collaborating with teams.

• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze safety data and trends to inform decision-making and improve safety performance.

• Emergency Preparedness: Knowledge of emergency response planning and procedures to ensure readiness for potential incidents.

• Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams to promote safety initiatives and enhance compliance.