Principal Risk and Safety Consultant

D&B Technology Engineering Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Principal Risk and Safety Consultant to oversee technical safety engineering for petro-chemical and oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, proven leadership abilities, and a strong background in safety assessment and system design. This role focuses on both project execution and the assurance of safety standards through collaboration and technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in UPSTREAM and DOWNSTREAM oil and gas projects.
• Familiarity with local and international safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of technical safety work scopes.
• Provide direction and guidance to teams.
• Review and approve technical safety engineering deliverables.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Safety System Design

Safety Assessment

Oil and Gas Project Experience

Hazardous Area Classification

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Overview

D&B is looking for an expression of interest from a Principal Risk and Safety Consultant who aspire to be part of a team, delivering powerful results. We look for innovative ideas and an agile approach to deliver the best possible outcomes and offer you an opportunity to progress and thrive by working collectively and making an active contribution.

We are currently sourcing a Principal Risk and Safety Consultant to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will be accountable for Technical Safety Engineering including design, specification and services. You’ll provide discipline conceptual, front end and detailed design input to Petro-Chemical, oil and gas projects and technical studies; engineering support to the construction/commissioning phases; and maintenance and operation as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of technical safety work scopes in the pre-FEED, FEED and Execute Phases of Projects
• Provide direction and technical guidance to subordinates to support project delivery
• Review and approve technical safety engineering deliverables
• Input to work scopes, estimates and schedules
• Facilitate technical safety workshops (e.g. HAZID & ALARP) with multidisciplinary teams
• Support the assurance process for closure of safety related actions
• Undertake formal safety assessments and input to the preparation of safety cases
• Prepare specifications and vendor document reviews for safety equipment and systems
• Actively participate in workshops including HAZOPs, LOPAs, Design Reviews and Constructability Reviews
• Liaise with client subject matter experts/technical authorities
• Manage technical deviations in accordance with established procedures
• Input to the management of change processes

Skills / Qualifications

• An engineering degree with a minimum of 12years of experience
• Experience working on upstream and downstream oil and gas projects including offshore developments in SEA and the North Sea.
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in the following areas:
• Concept Select/Definition, FEED and Detailed Design
• Application of ALARP and inherent safety in design principles
• Formal Safety Assessment and Safety Case Preparation
• Design and specification of safety systems and equipment (including F&G detection, hazardous area classification, active/passive fire protection, escape/evacuation systems)
• Familiarity with local and international safety regulations, safety engineering codes and standards and industry good practice
• Brownfields engineering experience will be an advantage
• Preferable with third parties specialist/consultancy work experience