Lead Technical Safety Engineer

Overview

Lead design & safety engineering for offshore oil & gas fire protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• fire design
• risk analysis
• hazop
• 3d review
• site verification
• safety documentation

Tasks

Assists proposal in project tendering with respect to the fire and safety systems Provide health and environmental inputs (including health risk assessments such as chemical exposure, noise and lighting, ergonomics/Human Factors Engineering, environmental impact assessments, etc.) to projects. Reviews inter-discipline design documents, design drawings and vendor data Conducts site verification where requires for technical safety and working environment compliances Prepares and review engineering design documents, reports and specification for the fire and safety systems namely design philosophies, equipment specifications and data sheets, safety equipment list, material requisitions, equipment technical bid evaluations, firewater hydraulic and safety related calculations. Involved in design projects for offshore (FPSO/Platforms) and onshore (Refineries, LNG facilities, Storage terminals, etc.). Participate in 3D model reviews for inter-discipline clash checking, technical safety and working environment compliances including accessibility to equipment for maintenance Participate in process hazard reviews and analysis, including HAZOP/HAZID/SIL/FMEA studies, and be responsible for actions close-out. Assists construction to startup pre-commissioning fire and safety systems Assists construction in attending site installation and pre-commissioning of fire and safety equipment and systems Design of fire and safety systems for the offshore oil and gas modules and platforms. Carry out design safety philosophy, HSE plan, and specifications for fire protection systems (active and passive), HFE, etc. Coordinates and participate in risk analysis, safety specialist studies, workshops and reporting. Interface/coordinate with other Engineering disciplines and clients and take the lead in resolving technical matters related to safety aspects. Responsible for reviewing third party safety studies, including FERA, dispersion analysis, EERA, ESSA, dropped objects study, QRA studies, etc. (not limited to). Support procurement and as needed, work as package engineer for safety and firefighting, life-saving equipment. Design of active and passive fire protection systems and prepare Hazardous/H2S Area Classification documentation, safety and firefighting layouts, escape route and life-saving equipment layouts, and other safety drawings. Deliver project safety deliverables as per project schedule. Provide inputs and support to projects in all safety aspects, including progress reports. Evaluate and review safety critical elements performance standards, RAM, fire and gas detection mapping, etc., based on project requirements.

Requirements

• lead
• chemical engineering
• offshore
• pipenet
• hazop
• 10 years

What You Bring

Preferably worked 1-3 years in a Lead position on similar projects. Possess good knowledge of Oil and Gas process facilities, local and international process safety codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, EI15, etc.) and regulatory/marine codes and standards (MODU, SOLAS, DNV/ABS/Lloyds Register). Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university. Expereienced offshore projects (FPSO/Platforms). Good working knowledge of PIPENET Vision, Flaresim, and other consequence modelling software such as DNV PHAST, etc., is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of HSE engineering experience in the Oil and Gas industry, in process safety/technical safety, and Hands-on experience in plot plan review, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL classification/verification, and other safety reviews (e.g., SIMOPS, ALARP).

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About Nes Fircroft

-Began as Northenden Engineering Services before evolving through rebrands and international expansion. -Merged with Fircroft in 2020 to become a global powerhouse. -Operates over 80 offices in 45 countries, deploying workers on major projects. -Supports long-term contracts, permanent hires, managed services, global mobility, and payroll. -Backed by a history of nine strategic acquisitions, enhancing reach in sectors like chemicals and digital technology. -Delivers talent into high-profile projects such as offshore wind farms, petrochemical plants, mining developments, and pharmaceutical facilities.

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