Lead Technical Safety Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Objective:

The safe and effective delivery of a portfolio of Brownfield Safety Critical Projects on multiple offshore platforms; including large production complexes (multiple platforms bridge linked) and remote Wellhead Towers, located offshore within the UAE under an EPCM contracting model.

Effective overall delivery of execution delivery on an assigned asset, which could be a production Complex or a number of Wellhead Towers. This encompasses both Construction and Commissioning activities as well as the movement of accommodation barges, utilisation of workboats, and receipt of materials etc.

Provide certainty and confidence to the Client and Wood Project Sponsor, that the contract is being delivered safely with a strong focus on optimization, cost control, risk management, schedule adherence and stakeholder management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fully responsible for engineering solutions to produce detailed design and specifications
2. Key interface with Client Operations team, attending Work Planning / Approval Sessions and communicating outcome to Contractor management team.
3. Review and approve of deliverables prepared by other HSE Engineers within the HSE group
4. Being accountable for the quality of Technical Safety deliverables
5. Supporting and supervising task delegation to team
6. Participating in audits and incident investigations as required
7. Ensure that all project Health, Safety and Environmental policies are complied with
8. Ensure that design meets all Technical Safety requirements and maintains risks to as low as reasonably practicable
9. Achieving project completion to the project specifications on schedule
10. Participating in project HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and other safety workshops when required and experience of coordinating HAZOP, HAZID, SIL Classification studies and other HSE workshops
11. Management of third party HSE consultants in the execution of engineering delivery/HSE workshops
12. Preparation of Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids for procured fire and safety equipment, participate in vendor meetings
13. Able to interrogate and review 3rd party HSE studies such as QRA, FERA, EERA etc., as required
14. Able to perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling using PHAST (or similar) as required
15. Performance of Emergency Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Studies
16. Fire Protection and Engineering Design experience including preparation of Fire Water PID's, Performance of Fire Water demand calculations, Performance of Fire Water Hydraulic modelling using PIPENET or similar, Performance of Passive Fire Protection studies and drawings, Preparation of Fire and Gas Detection layouts, Safety Equipment layouts, Safety Signage etc.
17. Actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development
18. Self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments
19. Expert knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Technical Safety engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start-up
20. Expert knowledge of design deliverables associated with loss prevention scopes
21. Experience of directing Management of Change (MOC) reviews
22. Able to perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling as required
23. Supporting and supervising task delegation to team
24. Executing assigned development objectives for team members
25. Provide assistance in Manhours estimation and scheduling for project proposals

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have ADNOC offshore brownfield project experience
2. Experience of Fire & Gas Detection and Protection, plus Fire Suppressant System
3. Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering / Loss Prevention/ Environmental or equivalent from an accredited university.
4. Experience of Design and Installation to SIL 3 Standards/ Requirements
5. Experience of working with leading OEMS for Design/ Interface/ Interconnections, plus Factory Acceptance / Site Acceptance Testing
6. Experience in replacing obsolete F&G and Control systems in a live operating environment
7. Must have at least fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry with minimum (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas projects, managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers
8. Knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation, international codes and standards

NOTE - If you do not meet the above qualifications and experience requirements your CV will not be considered for this position.

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

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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.