Principal Fire Engineer - PSC

Wood; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fire Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team in Reading. This role offers the opportunity to work on a large FEED project while applying your expertise in fire systems engineering. You'll be responsible for developing fire system designs, resolving engineering issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This position allows for a hybrid work environment, balancing office presence with remote flexibility. Join a global leader in consulting and engineering, where your contributions will help tackle critical challenges in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline with experience in Fire System Engineering.
• Experience working on large FEED/EPC projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire systems engineering expertise during FEED and EPC design phases.
• Develop and check fire system designs and deliverables for approval.

Skills

Fire Systems Engineering

Project Management

Technical Calculations

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

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Job Description

Wood in Reading are seeking a Fire Systems Engineer to support a large FEED project on an agency basis.

This role is based from our Reading office working on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

1. Provides fire systems engineering expertise to projects during FEED and EPC design phases.
2. Develops fire system designs and checks work on the project as appropriate.
3. Resolves fire systems related issues by applying accepted principles, codes and standards.
4. Undertakes detailed calculations to develop the design and takes responsibility for the accuracy of these calculations.
5. Undertakes checking or approval of calculations in accordance with Wood procedures.
6. Prepares or checks Fire Systems design deliverables for review and approval, such as Fire and Gas Hazard Analysis Documents, Hydraulic Reports, Design Basis Documents, Equipment specifications, Equipment Layouts, and P&IDs.
7. Executes fire systems engineering activities within the budget and schedule, maintaining technical integrity of the designs.
8. Executes fire systems engineering activities to ensure a high standard of safety is achieved and Environmental and Quality Assurance procedures are followed.
9. Performs or checks fire safety related calculations and provides input to Hazops, SIL, and other safety reviews.
10. Participates in technical meetings and handles discussions with client engineers.
11. Supports the Process Project Manager in accomplishing project objectives.

Qualifications

1. Degree Qualified in a relevant discipline.
2. Experienced in Fire System Engineering.
3. Experience working on large FEED / EPC projects.
4. Must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 14586
• Job Category: Engineering
• Posting Date: 12/06/2024, 03:05 PM
• Apply Before: 02/28/2025, 03:05 PM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
• Market Sector: Oil & Gas
• Recruiting Type: Professional & Technical
• Division: Projects
• Service Bundle: Oil, Gas & New Energies (OGNE)