Technical Safety Engineer

Technical Safety Engineer

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

and 2 more

(Hybrid)

Job Description

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

Wood is currently looking for a Technical Safety Engineer to join our System Integration (SI) team within out Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects. 

This role is available on a hybrid basis with Tuesday’s and Wednesday to be in one of the following hub office locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow or Staines.

Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.  

#LI-Hybrid 

The Role 

The Technical Safety Engineer will provide technical safety responsibility to ensure project compliance with client and Wood Functional Safety specifications, applicable code requirements, and national/international standards. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working for high profile clients and is looking for an opportunity to utilise their experience in making a positive impact on the technical safety performance across a variety of critical projects within the Energy sector.  

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control systems solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.  

Within SI, we are architecting our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation. 

We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.  

Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood 

What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector  

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant   

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation 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   

Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle  

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 

Responsibilities

The Key Objectives of this role are: 

Serve as primary contact, managing day to day technical safety activities on the project

Conduct site location and layout studies, and ensure risks are ALARP  

Conduct and check FRA, QRA, and fire detection and protection studies  

Conduct consequence analysis such as gas dispersion and thermal radiation studies. 

Perform gap analysis on documents to ensure compliance with customer standards, international guidelines, and specifications 

Arrange and participate in workshops such as FMEA, EHAZID, FTA, HAZID, HAZOP, HAZCON, Bow Tie Analysis, LOPA, etc 

Create or review key technical safety documents including: 

Process Safety Plans: a roadmap of all safety related activities  

Fire Risk Assessments   

Fire Protection Reports 

Building Risk Assessments   

Hazardous Area Calculations (IGEM SR/25) 

Study Terms of Reference and Reports 

Provide technical support to other disciplines, including review of specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations 

Ensure alignment with applicable legislation and regulations such as: HASAWA, DSEAR, etc 

Proficiency in using tools such as PHAST and SINTEF 

Track and control manhours for technical safety activities 

Produce technical and progress reports 

Assist project management in developing the project schedule 

Support project performance by monitoring key performance indicators, such as cost and schedule performance 

Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring their satisfaction and requirements are met 

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 degree in engineering or equivalent applicable demonstratable experience 

Relevant experience, specifically in process safety within the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors 

Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage multiple projects running concurrently 

Experience in brownfield upgrades/replacement of automation and control systems projects  

Stay updated on the latest industry developments  

Understanding of commercial aspects as related to projects and operations 

Excellent communication abilities, with enthusiasm and diplomacy in interactions 

Inquisitive, well organised, and have a keen eye for detail  

Ability to work effectively in an integrated team environment, supporting colleagues and fostering trust and respect within the team

Desirable:  

Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution  

TUV FS Engineer certificate or equivalent 

Knowledge of ISO 21789 and the performance of gas turbine safety assessment review 

Experience in conducting DSEAR assessments  

Gas turbine specialisation and deep understanding of compressor operation and maintenance aspects 

Experience in using AGI Safe for FRA/ QRA 

 

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.