Technical Safety Engineer

Wood; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Technical Safety Engineer in Glasgow. This role emphasizes technical safety compliance for energy projects. The ideal candidate will have significant process safety experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible benefits system and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Generous annual leave

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience, specifically in process safety within oil & gas or infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in brownfield upgrades and automation system projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical safety responsibility ensuring project compliance.
• Work on high-profile projects within the energy sector.
• Integrate operational technology to meet business and safety goals.

Skills

Process safety experience

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Chartered Engineer

Tools

AGI Safe

Job description

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

Wood is currently looking for a Technical Safety Engineer 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.

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The Role

The Technical Safety Engineer will provide technical safety responsibility to ensure project compliance with client and Wood Functional Safety specifications, applicable code requirements, and national/international standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working for high profile clients and is looking for an opportunity to utilise their experience in making a positive impact on the technical safety performance across a variety of critical projects within the Energy sector.

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:

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

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:

• Relevant experience, specifically in process safety within the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage multiple projects running concurrently
• Experience in brownfield upgrades/replacement of automation and control systems projects
• Stay updated on the latest industry developments
• 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
• Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution
• Knowledge of ISO 21789 and the performance of gas turbine safety assessment review
• Experience in conducting DSEAR assessments
• Gas turbine specialisation and deep understanding of compressor operation and maintenance aspects
• Experience in using AGI Safe for FRA/ QRA