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Career growth opportunities for a senior process safety engineer with relevant work experience, seeking a technical challenge in a fast-paced environment executing the design of a range of facilities including, refining, petrochemical, energy transition and gas processing projects.  

Role Overview

Executes process safety engineering major deliverables according to a set engineering design criteria utilizing approved engineering procedures and practices.

Prepares, coordinates, and reviews designs, studies, and reports.

Takes the initiative to coordinate the design development of a system/project with other engineering disciplines while managing workload and meeting schedule due dates. 

Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.

Performs work using Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and appropriate 2-D and 3-D computer aided design (CAD) tools.

Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.

Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.

When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.

Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.

Prepares letters to vendors and clients.

Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.

Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.

Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.

Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.

Specific responsibilities include:

Managing HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessment, RAM, hazardous area classification, firewater systems, fire and gas detection and consequence analysis/QRA, support to Safety Report is essential.

You will be involved in HAZID reviews, be able to perform some consequence analysis, develop Performance Standards for Safety Critical Systems, maintain a Hazard and Risk Register, review studies performed by third party contractors: Fire & Explosion Analysis, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Facility Siting Study, Emergency System Survivability Analysis, Escalation Risk Assessment, SIMOPS Risk Assessments and any other activity in support of the Safety Report for a Major Hazard Facility.

Basic Qualifications

A recognized bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

Chartered engineer or willingness to complete

Specialist knowledge in one of the above areas and/or significant operational plant experience in Process Safety or Loss Prevention.

Excellent knowledge of technical theory, engineering principles, good engineering practices and how to apply them for design execution

Familiarity with major regulations and industry codes and standards affecting standard design, quality, or processes (US and European safety regulations and requirements especially NFPA, API, IP, and IEC)

Previous FEED/EPC experience on Oil & Gas Processing / Refinery or Petrochemical projects would be beneficial.

Operational plant experience in Process Safety Management would be a distinct advantage. 

HAZID/ENVID and/or HAZOP facilitation experience is preferred.

Industry Experience: 

Relevant industry experience in multiple types of facilities such as:

Refining

LNG

Gas Processing

Petrochemicals

Energy Transition (hydrogen production, CCS etc)