Lead Technical Safety Engineer

Wood PLC; Doha; On-site; QAR 436,000 - 547,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Technical Safety Engineer in Qatar to ensure safe and high-quality engineering designs for oil and gas projects. The role requires extensive experience in Technical HSE engineering and leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively. You will be responsible for delivering integrated HSE risk management support across project lifecycles and ensuring compliance with safety frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related Technical HSE Design and Engineering.
• Experience leading a Technical HSE function within a multidisciplinary workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrity assurance of process designs through application of Shell technical standards.
• Ensure schedule and cost considerations in design decisions while assuring safe quality designs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Report Writing

Education

BSc. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

FRED

Job description

Wood is currently hiring for the Lead Technical Safety Engineer role in Qatar.

Responsibilities

1. Provide integrity assurance of process designs through appropriate application of Shell technical standards and specifications, implementation of DCAF, and review of design deliverables and activities.
2. Ensure schedule and cost considerations are included in design decisions, while maintaining primary responsibility to assure safe and appropriate quality designs.
3. Ensure repeated delivery of projects with HSSE & SP risk managed to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP), creating a workplace without harm.
4. Ensure Technical HSE Engineering activities are aligned with Shell's Project Delivery Roadmap and Opportunity Realization Process.
5. Support the company in auditing construction field activities for compliance and assist in resolving field non-conformance issues as required.
6. Ensure design meets the requirements of Shell's HSSE Framework.
7. Design and develop innovative technical approaches to broader Technical HSE engineering issues and contribute to continuous business improvement initiatives.
8. Deliver integrated HSE risk management support across the full lifecycle of projects, including hazard identification, major hazard assessment, HSE Cases development, layout reviews, human factors, health risk assessments, ESH impact assessment, as part of the Hazards and Effects Management Process.
9. Identify and communicate HSSE best practices.
10. Provide technical HSE engineering support and delivery in accordance with the HSSE & SP Control Framework, standards, guidelines, and regulatory safety requirements for QPH projects.
11. Be accountable for technical HSE engineering deliverables and engineering execution planning, including providing senior engineering expertise.
12. Work proactively with the Engineering Manager to keep projects on track and achieve Top Quartile (TQ) performance for the portfolio.
13. Drive and deliver increased effectiveness and efficiency in producing project designs through elimination, simplification, standardization, and automation, balanced against the need for Top Quartile FEL and quality designs for Qatar Project Delivery Hub projects.

Qualifications

• BSc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.

Technical Skills

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Brown Field Oil and Gas related Technical HSE Design and Engineering, including at least 5 years in Brown Field Oil and Gas Project Delivery as part of an umbrella contract.
• Experience leading a Technical HSE function within a multidisciplinary workforce.
• Proven as a professional Technical HSE engineer for projects and plant modifications from front end development through execution, commissioning, and start-up.
• Fully conversant with quantitative risk and consequences simulation software such as PHAST risk and FRED.
• Experience working on Shell projects is a distinct advantage.
• Strong communication and report writing skills, with experience in writing technical reports.
• Experience in the Middle East, with knowledge of GTL, Gas Processing, and Utilities, as well as front-end and commissioning experience.
• Proven leadership skills and a strong personal drive to meet deadlines and targets.
• Experience as an HAZID / HAZOP Secretary is essential.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on objective criteria, regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.