Safety Engineer

Roles and responsibilities

• Achieving project completion to the project specifications on schedule.
• Being accountable for the quality of Technical Safety deliverables.
• Providing Technical Safety guidance to the team
• Supporting and supervising task delegation to the team.
• Participating in audits and incident investigations as required
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Supporting and supervising task delegation to the team.
• Providing discipline expertise to the business.
• Participating and if required Chair project HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and other safety workshops when required.
• Providing sound technical advice and solutions to various technical problems within the discipline.
• Co-ordinating with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
• Providing technical support to the site as required.
• Lead and manage the Technical Safety discipline team.
• Foster a culture of lateral learning and knowledge sharing within the project.
• Develop and execute team development objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Verify design meets Technical Safety requirements, minimizing risks.
• Participate in audits, incident investigations, and Management of Change (MOC) reviews.
• Maintain expertise in Technical Safety engineering methodologies, software, and design practices.
• Stay updated on regulatory frameworks, legislation, and industry developments.
• Provide expert knowledge of international codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, NFPA).
• Ability to Chair HAZOP, HAZID workshops
• Coordinate SIL Classification studies, and Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling as required.
• Perform Hazard Assessment and what if analysis.
• Provide planning, cost, and schedule data as required.
• Supervise task delegation to team members.
• Manage third-party suppliers for engineering delivery.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Strong commitment to safety
  

Subject Matter Expertise

• Maintain expertise in Technical Safety engineering methodologies, software, and design practices.
• Stay updated on regulatory frameworks, legislation, and industry developments.
• Provide expert knowledge of international codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, NFPA).
• Ability to Chair HAZOP, HAZID workshops
• Coordinate SIL Classification studies, and Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling as required.
• Perform Hazard Assessment and what if analysis.
  

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng or equivalent with extensive relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer or recognized equivalent experience
• Experience working on the concept, FEED and Executing project phases
• Demonstrable balance of industrial experience at a relevant level and position
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry with Proven capability in Technical Safety “Design Engineering”
• Previous experience of site-based project work involving field engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance would be an advantage
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

Desired candidate profile

• Safety Engineering Knowledge: In-depth understanding of safety principles, practices, and regulations relevant to the industry (e.g., oil and gas, construction, manufacturing).

• Risk Assessment: Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and develop mitigation strategies.

• Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with local, national, and international safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001) to ensure compliance in engineering designs and operations.

• Incident Investigation: Skills in investigating incidents, analyzing root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

• Safety Management Systems: Experience in developing and implementing safety management systems and procedures to enhance workplace safety.

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to use safety analysis tools and software (e.g., HAZOP, PHA, FMEA) for evaluating processes and systems.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying safety policies, procedures, and training materials to employees and stakeholders.

• Training and Awareness: Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs to ensure all personnel are aware of safety practices and procedures.

• Collaboration Skills: Experience working with cross-functional teams to promote a safety culture and ensure safety is integrated into all engineering processes.

• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to promoting continuous safety improvement initiatives and staying updated on industry best practices.