Technical Safety Engineer

Todd Hayes Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Safety Engineer to enhance their QSSHE team in Norwich. This role offers a unique opportunity to ensure compliance with UK safety legislation while conducting critical safety studies and risk assessments in the Oil & Gas sector. You will leverage your extensive experience to engage with operations, develop barrier diagrams, and provide safety engineering support for management processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and compliance, where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence and regulatory adherence. If you are methodical, organized, and confident in your technical interactions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Safety Engineering within the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Proficiency in safety software and technical report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting safety studies and performing consequence modelling.
• Preparing Safety Case Material Changes and engaging with operations.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Process Safety

Risk Assessment

Technical Reporting

MS Office

Education

Higher Technical Qualification in Engineering

Tools

PHAST

PHA-Pro

BowTie XP

FLARESIM

Job description

Technical Safety Engineer

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, is currently seeking a Technical Safety Engineer to join their QSSHE team, located in Norwich.

This is a full-time, 12-month contract based in Norwich, working Monday to Friday.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications:

• Higher technical qualification within engineering fields such as Process Safety, Chemical, or Mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years experience in Safety Engineering within the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel), PHAST, PHA-Pro, BowTie XP, FLARESIM software.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and letters, meet deadlines, and work in an organized and methodical manner.

Desirable Requirements:

• Chartered status in mechanical, chemical, or process engineering.
• Experience in both design and operational roles.

Job Overview:

The Technical Safety Engineer will support the SNS operation by ensuring compliance with UK QSSHE legislation, codes of practice, guidelines, industry standards, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-house safety studies such as Total Risk Management, HAZID, Bowtie, ALARP.
• Developing Barrier Diagrams (Bowties).
• Performing consequence modelling using DNV GL PHAST or FLARESIM software.
• Carrying out Mini Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), including Event and Fault Tree development.
• Hazardous Area Classification.
• Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment.
• Preparing Safety Case Material Changes.
• Conducting 5-year Thorough Reviews.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling is desirable.

Supporting the scope of safety studies from contractors, identifying opportunities for improving QSSHE standards, and providing safety engineering support for Management of Change processes.

• Engaging with operations and projects to ensure regulatory compliance and proper permits.
• Providing guidance on legislation such as OSDR/SCR, PFEER, DSEAR, DCR, PSR, and PSSR.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies and supporting Safety Case Regulations (SCR).

Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks:

Full list to be disclosed upon successful application.

Relevant Courses:

• FLARESIM (Flare Modelling)
• Health & Safety Compliance (Inc. SECE) CBT
• PHA-Pro End User
• Phast Advanced Discharge Modelling
• Phast Advanced Dispersion and Toxic Modelling
• Phast Advanced Flammable Modelling
• Phast Software Introduction
• Risk Management - Bowtie Method
• Hazardous Area Classification

The ideal candidate should be organized, methodical, and confident in technical interactions with senior management and regulatory bodies.

For further details, please forward your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the volume of applications, responses may be limited, but your details will remain on file for future opportunities. If suitable, we will contact you.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business regarding this vacancy.