Functional Safety Engineer

Functional Safety Engineer

Staines-Upon-Thames, Middlesex, 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 Functional Safety Engineer to join our System Integration (SI) team within our Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects. 

This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton with the expectation of travel as required.  

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

The Role 

The Functional Safety Engineer will provide functional safety lifecycle management responsibility to ensure project compliance with client and Wood Functional Safety specifications as well as applicable code requirements and national/international standards.  
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 remuneration 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: 

Management of Alarm System: In-depth understanding of alarm management lifecycle stages as per ISA 18.2, EMMUU191, and IEC 62682

Create or review Alarm Philosophy, Alarm System Requirement Specification, Alarm rationalisation workshop terms of reference, and master alarm database
Chair and facilitate alarm rationalisation workshops, using bespoke software, simplified Excel workbooks, and alarm databases
Design and implement effective alarm systems that meet operational needs
Lead initiatives for the continuous improvement of alarm systems to reduce nuisance alarms and enhance overall system performance
Conduct regular assessments and audits of the alarm management system to ensure compliance with established standards
Provide training for personnel responsible for interacting with alarm systems, ensuring understanding of alarm management protocols and best practices

Functional Safety Management: Serve as the primary contact for functional safety for project definition, development, and execution
Workshop Coordination: Develop terms of reference and organise workshops such as HAZOP, LOPA, CHAZOP, EHAZID, etc
Deliverables Management: Create or review key functional safety documents, including:

  – Functional Safety Plan 
  – Functional Safety Management Procedures 
  – Safety Requirement Specifications 
  – SIS Impact Analysis 
  – SIL Calculations 
  – Emergency Depressurization & Blowdown Specifications 
  – SIL Verification and Validation Procedures, etc

Assessment Coordination: Oversee functional safety assessments, audits, security risk assessments and independent verification of lifecycle deliverables
Prior Use Demonstration: Coordinate or conduct prior use demonstrations
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with other teams to develop deliverables like P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, alarm & trip schedules, instrument datasheets, and SIS logic solver user requirement specifications, ensuring functional safety considerations are integrated
Compliance Assurance: Ensure alignment with project functional safety specifications, client standards, and relevant national/international standards (e.g., IEC61508, IEC61511)
Software Proficiency: Utilise existential software for managing functional safety lifecycle activities
Manhours Monitoring: Track and control manhours for functional safety activities
Test Participation: Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), conduct SIS verification and validation reviews according to project standards
Reporting: Produce technical and progress reports
Project Schedule Support: Assist project management in developing the project schedule
Performance Monitoring: Support project performance by monitoring key performance indicators, such as cost and schedule performance
Client Liaison: 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
TUV FS Engineer certificate or equivalent
Alarm Management Practitioner certificate
Significant experience in EPC/MAC/plant operations, specifically in process or automation & control systems 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 
Knowledge of ISO 21789 and performance of gas turbine safety assessment review
Compressor Station / Metering experience is advantageous 
Knowledge of IEC 62443 and cybersecurity as applicable to functional safety 

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.