Human Factors Specialist

Wood; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to join their team. This role ensures compliance with specifications and standards for projects in the energy sector. Responsibilities include conducting human factors assessments and managing project interactions. Applicants should have a degree in Human Factors or a related field and relevant experience within the oil & gas industry. This position offers a hybrid working model based in Aberdeen, Glasgow, or Staines.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Global connections

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Human Factors engineering.
• Experience in oil & gas, hydrocarbon, or refinery sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of ergonomic risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage human factors activities on projects.
• Conduct human factors assessments and usability testing.
• Produce technical and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety workshops.

Skills

Cognitive and physical human capabilities

Human-centered design principles

Excellent analytical skills

Communication abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or related field

Tools

SHERPA software

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is currently looking for a Human Factors Specialist to join our System Integration (SI) team within out Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects.

This role is available on a hybrid basis with Tuesday's and Wednesday to be in one of the following hub office locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow or Staines.

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

The Role

The Human Factors Specialist will provide Human Factors responsibility to ensure project compliance with client and Wood specifications, 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 projectsdelivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangementsthat 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 renumeration packagewith regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits packageinclusive 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:

• Act as primary contact and manage human factors activities on projects to ensure timely and appropriate input into design and assurance activities.
• Act as the interface with other disciplines at the project level, providing expertise in design and peer review processes.
• Facilitate or participate in human factors assessments, including level 1 & 2 screening, valve criticality analysis, operator usability workshop, task analysis workshop, conducting user research, human error analysis, usability testing, safe working design study, staffing & human resource management review, control room analysis & design review, human machine interfaces design & review, alarm systems analysis & review, and safety critical task analysis.
• Produce or review HFE deliverables, including human factors integration plan, human factors issue list, terms of reference for HFE workshops, etc.
• Provide human factors input and support in safety workshops like CHAZOP, EHAZID, FMEA, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.
• Proficiency in using relevant software tools and technologies (e.g SHERPA software) for human factors engineering and ergonomics analysis.
• Track and control manhours for human factors activities.
• Produce technical and progress reports.
• Assist project management in developing the project schedule.
• Support project performance by monitoring key performance indicators, such as cost and schedule performance.
• 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:

• Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology, or other relevant science or engineering discipline with demonstrable experience.
• Relevant experience, within the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage multiple projects running concurrently.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in human factors and ergonomics
• Strong understanding of cognitive and physical human capabilities
• Strong understanding of human-centred design principles
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate ergonomic risks.
• Familiarity with industry guidelines, standards, and regulations related to human factors engineering and ergonomics, such as Report OGP 454, ISO 9241, ISO 11064, EEMUA 191, EEMUA 203,BS EN 6268 etc
  
  

Desirable

• Registered (Chartered) Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.
• Experience in designing user interfaces, controls, and displays that maximise user performance and satisfaction.
• Experience in brownfield upgrades/replacement of automation and control systems projects
  
  

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.