HAZOP Chairman

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HAZOP & SIL Chairman with a proven track record in leading Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) studies, ensuring thorough identification of hazards and determination of appropriate safety measures for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems delivered by experts in their field

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Lead HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) studies, ensuring thorough identification and assessment of potential hazards and operability issues
• Develop and recommend effective risk mitigation measures to enhance safety and operability
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations, such as IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all relevant information is considered during the studies
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of study findings and recommendations
• Promote continuous improvement in safety practices and processes based on study outcomes

Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
HAZOP Facilitation

• Lead HAZOP studies for new and existing processes, ensuring thorough identification of hazards and operability issues in line with ADNOC standards
• Develop and maintain a clear agenda for HAZOP sessions to ensure effective and efficient execution
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including process engineers, operators, and safety professionals, to gather input during workshops
• Document and review HAZOP findings and recommendations

SIL Determination And Verification

• Chair SIL assessment workshops to determine appropriate safety integrity levels for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) in line with ADNOC standards
• Guide teams in applying standards like IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 for functional safety
• Ensure the integrity and completeness of SIL-related documentation, including safety requirement specifications (SRS) and other documents in line with IEC 61511 requirements and ADNOC standards
• Ensuring a proper introduction at the beginning of the SIL Determination study and at the beginning of each node

Knowledge About Risk Assessment And Mitigation

• Evaluate risks associated with process deviations and propose mitigation measures to reduce risk to acceptable levels
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and applicable regulatory requirements for process safety management (PSM)
• Track and verify the implementation of agreed-upon risk reduction measures

Leadership And Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HAZOP and SIL activities
• Provide technical leadership and advice to project teams on process safety risks
• Effectively communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory bodies
• Have excellent time management, communication and presentation skills

Documentation And Reporting

• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports summarizing the findings of HAZOP and SIL workshops
• Take Lead in ensuring all required documentation are available for workshop
• Prepare node markups for PIDs
• Ensure that all studies are properly documented, and records are maintained for audits and compliance purposes
• Maintain a library of lessons learned to improve future risk assessments
• For SIL, ensure SIF list is prepared

Qualifications
Skills And Qualifications
What makes you remarkable
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering for HAZOP, process engineering/instrumentation & control engineering (For SIL) or a related field
• Certification or training in process safety (e.g., TUV, CFSE) is highly desirable
• Certified Function Safety Engineer/Expert (FS/CFSE) for SIL chairman (Preferrable)

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in process safety and risk assessment
• Proven experience leading HAZOP and SIL workshops in industries such as oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, or energy.
• Preferably ADNOC experience

Skills And Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of process safety standards, including IEC 61508, IEC 61511, ADNOC standards and OSHA PSM requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify hazards and propose mitigation strategies
• Excellent leadership and facilitation skills to manage multidisciplinary teams during workshops
• Proficiency in using software tools for risk assessment (e.g., PHA Pro, ExSILentia)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle sensitive safety-related information
• Strong organizational skills to manage workshop schedules and documentation effectively
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated on industry trends and standards

About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.