Principal Technical Process Safety Engineer

RPS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Principal Technical Process Safety Engineer, where you will leverage your expertise in engineering and safety evaluation to deliver impactful projects in the oil and gas sector. This role offers the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You will collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals, engage in audits and site visits, and coach junior colleagues. As part of a global leader in energy consultancy, your contributions will help advance sustainable solutions and responsible resource management, making a meaningful difference in the industry.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science, preferably in Process Engineering.
• Experience in safety evaluation and hazard analysis in oil and gas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality end products and recommendations for clients.
• Review legislative compliance for operating assets in hazardous industries.

Skills

Engineering experience in the process industry

Safety evaluation and hazard analysis

Project planning and management

Barrier management and bowtie analysis

Fire and gas mapping

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Education

Engineering or Science Degree in Process Engineering

Tools

HAZOP reports

QRA studies

COMAH Safety Reports

Job description

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The Opportunity

Tetra Tech RPS Energy (TTRPSE) is seeking a Principal Technical Process Safety Engineer to support a team delivering significant projects within the Technical Advisory group, encompassing activities within Offshore Oil and Gas, pipelines, onshore terminals, and gas storage.

Location for this role is flexible. Most of our team is based in Woking, but we can also consider home working with travel for team meetings. We offer flexible working opportunities, including part-time roles, to ensure a balance of family and work life.

Our Technical Advisory team comprises highly experienced industry professionals with expertise in subsurface, reserve audits, Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), equity redetermination, and upstream asset management. We are dedicated to advancing energy solutions and ensuring responsible resource use.

Your Role

• Apply technical and business skills to deliver high-quality end products and recommendations, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Review and support legislative compliance demonstration on operating assets in hazardous industries, particularly offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities.
• Review and report on the quality of risk assessments within FEED and EPC projects.
• Stay updated with applicable British, EU, and International standards and best practices for process safety engineering.
• Interface with other disciplines within project environments and be responsible for technical safety work scopes.
• Manage technical safety scopes within Asset Integrity and ESG Due Diligence Projects.
• Participate in audits and site visits.
• Travel to UK and international locations approximately 5-6 times per year to meet project requirements.
• Enhance TTRPSE's knowledge through client engagements and industry best practices.
• Coach junior colleagues on advanced technical aspects and sector knowledge.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science Degree, preferably in Process Engineering.

Experience in as many of the following as possible:

• Engineering experience in the process industry (Oil & Gas and/or Chemical).
• Project planning and management.
• Safety evaluation and hazard analysis experience.
• Experience with IVB processes and activities.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Area Assessment to EI Part 15, BS EN 60079 part 10, and IGEM/SR/25 standards.
• Ability to produce engineering documents such as proposals, TORS, HAZOP reports, LOPA reports, QRA studies, and safety assessments.
• Experience with COMAH Safety Reports and Safety Case/RoMH development.
• Barrier management and bowtie analysis skills.
• Fire, explosion, and toxic gas consequence modeling.
• Fire and gas mapping.
• Ability to demonstrate ALARP principles.
• Experience in audits and presenting findings to senior management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Why Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech RPS Energy has been a leader in offshore wind and oil & gas consultancy since 1999. In 2023, we joined Tetra Tech, expanding our expertise globally.

Our services include marine planning, environmental assessments, offshore site investigations, seismic surveys, geological services, technical advisory, marine assurance, geoscience consulting, and training.

With a presence in 550 locations worldwide and over 25,000 employees, Tetra Tech aims to impact 1 billion lives by 2030 through diverse projects across more than 100 countries.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a meaningful difference using cutting-edge technologies, analytics, and expert talent to create global change and advance your career.

Life at Tetra Tech

Benefits include comprehensive benefits, work/life balance, collaborative culture, and professional development opportunities.

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Tetra Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics.

We work with trusted recruitment agencies listed on our website; unsolicited CVs from outside agencies are not acknowledged.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services