Technical Safety Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2023, Wood is presently inviting Expressions of Interest for Technical Safety Engineer for our Abu Dhabi Engineering team. This role is subject to project award which is estimated to be in early 2023.

The job requires the design safety expertise to carry out the HSE related activities for various oil & gas projects. HSE Engineer will be expected to assume significant technical responsibility and manage the day-to-day execution of the project activities.

+ Prepare and review deliverables to meet specific project requirements including:

+ Project HSE Plans

+ HSE Philosophies

+ Fire & Gas System Specification

+ Active and Passive Fire Protection

+ Fire Fighting Layouts

+ Fire and Gas Detection Layouts

+ Safety Key Plans

+ Hazardous Area Classification Layouts

+ Engineering Studies Reports (Gas Dispersion Analysis, Fire and Explosion, etc.)

+ 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

+ Producing and reviewing specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to engineering quality, competence, and project management systems

+ Co-ordinating with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning and start-up

+ Attend client meetings and communicate issues with lead/Senior engineer as required

+ Participating in project HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and other safety workshops when required

+ Able to perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling using PHAST (or similar) as required

+ Performance of Emergency Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Studies

+ Preparation of Tender Bid Evaluations and assessment of bids for procured fire and safety equipment, Participate in vendor meetings

+ Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement

+ Actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.

+ Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments

+ Thorough 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

+ Provide assistance in Manhours estimation and scheduling for project proposals.

+ Strong commitment to safety

+ Bachelor or equivalent degree in Chemical / loss prevention / environmental

+ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Technical Safety in Oil & Gas Industry.

+ Minimum of 3 years proven capability in an Engineering organization

+ Experience of Concept / FEED / Detailed Design project phases

+ Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred

+ Previous experience of working in the Middle East and on Iraq based projects would be an advantage

+ Thorough awareness of international codes and standards

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1482912
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned