Technical Safety Coordinator - - Energy Oil & Gas Project

Hill International; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading engineering consultancy in Milano is looking for a Technical Safety Coordinator to oversee safety engineering across various project phases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience, including a minimum of 5 years offshore. Responsibilities include managing safety studies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and acting as a liaison for technical safety matters. Proficiency in safety analysis tools and knowledge of relevant standards are essential.

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years of experience in safety engineering after BSc.
• At least 5 years offshore experience.
• Strong command of English for writing specifications and reports.

Mansioni

• Coordinate safety studies for projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Act as focal point for technical safety matters.
• Support offshore operations with safety advice.

Conoscenze

Offshore safety engineering

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Safety management systems

Knowledge of industry standards

Formazione

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Strumenti

PHAST

FLACS

FRED

PIPESIM

Descrizione del lavoro

Report to Project Manager/HSE Manager, the Technical Safety Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all safety engineering and technical safety activities during the design, construction, installation, and operation phases of the projects. The role ensures compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company HSE policies, while managing risk assessments, safety reviews, and design safety integration.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Engineering & Design Review

• Coordinate and review safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, QRA, Fire & Explosion Analysis, Escape & Evacuation studies).
• Ensure safety considerations are incorporated in engineering design (layout, process systems, escape routes, fire & gas detection, ESD).
• Verify compliance with international codes and standards (API, ISO, IEC, NFPA, IMO, OGP, OSHA).
• Review and approve safety engineering deliverables from EPC contractors and vendors.

Coordination & Interface

• Act as focal point between project team, EPC/EPIC contractor, client, classification societies, and regulatory authorities for technical safety matters.
• Ensure close coordination between engineering disciplines to address safety issues.
• Support construction and offshore operations teams with technical safety advice.
• Ensure cost effective integration between different packages / contractors and between surface and subsurface activities.
• Ensure technical integrity of the interface.

Risk & Safety Management

• Maintain the project risk register and track closure of safety-related actions.
• Coordinate formal safety assessments (FSA) and ensure follow-up.
• Ensure implementation of Safety Case requirements for offshore assets.
• Lead and document safety workshops and reviews.

Project Execution Support

• Support preparation of Safety Philosophies (Fire & Explosion, ESD, F&G, Safety Critical Elements).
• Monitor contractor/subcontractor compliance with safety design and project HSE plan.
• Participate in constructability and SIMOPS reviews.
• Ensure technical safety deliverables are completed for project handover and regulatory approval.

Key Deliverables

• Project Safety Philosophies & Safety Concept Documents.
• Safety Studies & Reports (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRA, FERA, EERA, ESSA, CFD).
• Fire & Gas detection layouts, ESD logic diagrams, escape route drawings.
• Risk register and hazard tracking system.
• Safety case submissions to regulators.
• Technical safety input to design reviews, project execution plans, SIMOPS documents.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of offshore safety engineering, hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety management systems.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (API, IEC 61511, ISO 13702, NFPA, IMO MODU Code, OGP).
• Proficiency in safety analysis tools (PHAST, FLACS, FRED, PIPESIM, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of SIMOPS, marine operations, and emergency response.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Work experience of ten (10) years in the sought discipline after earning the BSc degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.