Principle Technical Safety Engineer

Seatrium (SG) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Limited seeks an experienced HSE engineer to design fire and safety systems for offshore oil and gas modules and platforms. You will develop safety philosophies, HSE plans, and specifications for active and passive protections, and prepare critical design documents.

You will review reports, support procurement, and lead safety analyses (HAZOP/HAZID/SIL/FMEA). Offshore projects and RAM studies are a focus, with knowledge of IMO, NORSOK, API, and SOLAS standards valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of HSE engineering experience in oil & gas, with 1–3 years on offshore projects (FPSO, FLNG, FSRU, or platforms).
• Hydrogen and ammonia facilities experience is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of oil & gas process facilities and standards (NFPA, EI15) and marine/regulatory codes (MODU, SOLAS, DNV, ABS, LR).
• Keeps current with IMO, NORSOK, API, UK HSE, USCG standards.

Responsibilities

• Designs fire and safety systems for offshore oil and gas modules and platforms.
• Develops design safety philosophies, HSE plans, and specifications for active and passive fire protection systems.
• Prepares and reviews engineering design documents, reports, and data sheets for fire and safety systems.

Skills

HSE engineering

Process safety

Offshore experience

Hydrogen facilities

Ammonia facilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PIPENET Vision

Flaresim

DNV PHAST

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designs fire and safety systems for offshore oil and gas modules and platforms. Develops design safety philosophies, HSE plans, and specifications for active and passive fire protection systems, Human Factors Engineering (HFE), and related elements. Prepares and reviews engineering design documents, reports, and specifications for fire and safety systems, including design philosophies, equipment specifications and data sheets, safety equipment lists, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and firewater hydraulic and safety-related calculations. Designs active and passive fire protection systems and prepares Hazardous/H₂S Area Classification documentation, safety and firefighting layouts, escape route and life-saving equipment layouts, and other safety-related drawings. Coordinates and participates in risk analyses, safety specialist studies, workshops, and reporting. Interfaces and coordinates with other engineering disciplines and clients, taking the lead in resolving technical matters related to safety. Participates in process hazard reviews and analyses, including HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, FMEA, SIMOPS, and ALARP studies, and ensures timely close-out of action items. Reviews third- party safety studies, including FERA, dispersion analyses, EERA, ESSA, dropped object studies, and QRA studies. Evaluates and reviews Safety Critical Elements (SCE) performance standards, reliability and availability (RAM) analyses, and fire and gas detection mapping in accordance with project requirements. Supports procurement activities and, when required, functions as the package engineer for safety, firefighting, and life-saving equipment. Provides health and environmental inputs to projects, including health risk assessments (chemical exposure, noise, lighting, ergonomics/Human Factors Engineering) and environmental impact assessments.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Possesses a minimumof 6 years of HSE engineering experience in the oil and gas industry,specializing in process safety or technical safety, with preferably 1–3 yearsof experience on offshore projects (FPSO, FLNG, FSRU, or platforms).
• Experiencein hydrogen and ammonia-based facilities is an added advantage.
• Demonstrates strongknowledge of oil and gas process facilities, as well as local and internationalprocess safety codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, EI15) and regulatory/marinecodes and standards (MODU, SOLAS, DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s Register).
• Keeps abreast ofindustry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements, includingIMO, NORSOK, API, UK HSE, and USCG standards.
• Good working knowledge of PIPENET Vision, Flaresim, and understanding ofother consequence modelling software such as DNV PHAST, etc., is preferred.

Our Address and Working Hours:

Tuas Boulevard Yard 80 Tuas South Blvd, Singapore 637051 (Islandwide transport provided) Mon - Thur: 8:00am - 5:15pm Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm

BUSINESS UNIT

Seatrium Limited Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Discover more at www.seatrium.com