Principal /Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Principal /Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

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(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Wood Process & Energy is recruiting a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to support process safety engineering services to our operations business on a staff role basis. 
Hybrid Working – working from home and some days a week expected in our Stockton or Glasgow office
The Operations business delivers services to brownfield and greenfield projects across multiple sectors including Onshore Oil & Gas, refining, petrochemicals, bulk and fine chemicals, and pharma along with emerging technologies such as Hydrogen and Carbon Capture. Our Technical Safety team also provides specialist support to other parts of the business including consultancy services and provision of independent safety review co-ordinators and facilitators.

Responsibilities

Produce Technical Safety engineering deliverables as required in support of work scopes delivered within a portfolio of projects as part of term services frameworks.
Develop safety engineering philosophies, design HSE plans, safety specifications, equipment specifications
Arrange and participate in formal process safety assessments such as HAZID, ENVID, HAZOP, Bow Tie Analysis and SIL target setting studies, and generate study reports
Lead formal process safety studies
Input to, and participation at, project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, HAZCON, and Constructability reviews 
Carryout active and passive fire protection assessments including, but not limited to, fire risk assessments, fire protection philosophies, fire water demand calculations, fire water adequacy checks, hydraulic calculations using PIPENET spray/sprinkler module and fire water system adequacy checks and performance monitoring
Carry out consequence analysis including gas dispersion, thermal radiation and blast modelling
Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance (BS 60079, EI15, IGEM SR/25)
Develop and implement functional safety management plans (BS EN-61511) 
BAT and ALARP demonstrations
Management of specialist consultants 
Produce and review specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to engineering quality, competence, and project management systems
Provide technical support to projects and sites as required
Attend client meetings and communicate issues with the lead engineer as required
Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline-specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of process safety and environmental engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start-up
Assist Project Management in assessing risks both qualitatively and quantitatively, while making major engineering decisions    
Awareness of international codes and standards

 
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors 
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 salary with regular salary 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), 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

Qualifications

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there.  We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.
Who we are looking for:

Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline
Chartered Engineer
Relevant project experience
Fluent in written and spoken English
Applicants should be able to obtain a UK security clearance

 
Desirable:

Post-graduate qualification in process safety-related subjects
Awareness of process operations
Competent user of industry-standard software packages such as PIPENET, DNV PHAST, exSILentia, PHA Pro, HAZOP Manager
Certified Hazard Study Leader
Demonstrable experience in leading safety studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA)
DSEAR risk assessment experience
CDM Awareness

 
If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!

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.