Process Safety Engineer

SBM Offshore; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in floating production solutions is seeking a dedicated Process Safety Engineer to enhance safety practices and culture within the organization. This role involves supporting the prevention and mitigation of major hazards, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Process Safety Management and experience in the Oil & Gas sector. Join a dynamic team that values safety and innovation while working in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on safety standards and practices in a globally recognized company.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 5+ years in Oil & Gas/FPSO Operations.
• In-depth knowledge of Process Safety Management principles and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Promote Process Safety culture and conduct training sessions.
• Conduct incident investigations and share lessons learned across the organization.
• Monitor and analyze performance data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Process Safety Qualifications

Additional HSSE Qualifications

Tools

Bowtie Diagrams

Incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Job description

Job Family: Occupational & Process safety

Location: Georgetown, GY

Description:

SBM Offshore is a world leader in floating production solutions. Our main activities are the design, supply, installation, operation and the life extension of Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels. We employ over 7,073 people spread across eight locations, nine operational shore bases and the offshore fleet of vessels worldwide.

Through our local affiliate, Guyana Deep Water Operations Inc. (GDO), we are the Operator of the LIZA Destiny, LIZA Unity and Prosperity Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessels (FPSOs).

We are looking for a Process Safety Engineer to work onshore at our Georgetown shore base.

ROLE PURPOSE:

As Process Safety Engineer, you are responsible for supporting the Region with the prevention and mitigation of Major Events Hazards which represent a major risk to personnel, assets, the environment and our Company reputation. Your main role is to act as the Process Safety focal point for the offshore and onshore teams of this region. Your region is Guyana, but support to other regions could be required. You play a key role in promoting and embedding strong Process Safety leadership, positive behaviour and culture within the Region.

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Promote and develop the Process Safety Culture within the region, for instance, by cascading the Group PSM campaigns or delivering specific Process Safety awareness sessions.
• Actively contribute to the deployment of Process Safety training programs and communication campaigns.
• Share best Process Safety practices and develop initiatives to learn from other unit operations and from your counterpart in Region 2 and Group.
• Monitor the correct and precise reporting of LOPC in Guyana. Review and support the calculation of LOPC volumes.
• Perform LOPC and Process Safety Observations trend analysis.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations, involving multidisciplinary teams, and share lessons learned across the organization to prevent recurrence.
• Support and/or lead as required Tier 1 and Tier 2 Process Safety Events investigations and follow up to ensure action items are closed.
• Engage and chair meetings with the PSM community offshore (PSM Champions) on a regular basis.
• Promote a comprehensive understanding of the units Major Accident Hazard (MAH) Scenarios and barriers and support the development/improvement of unit’s BowTies.
• Monitor MAH barriers health status and advise barrier owners on risk mitigation plans.
• Verify Safety Critical Procedures, Tasks, Human Performance Standards, understanding and encourage ownership of Process Safety Barriers.
• Monitor operational process changes that may affect the validity or content of the Safety Case.
• Support on the revision of the Performance Standards for Safety Critical Elements and associated assurance activities.
• Prepare, support and facilitate risk assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP or Operational Risk Assessment (ORA). Follow-up on recommendations/actions.
• Support on Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) and dispersion studies.
• Coordinate the revalidation of specific Formal Safety Assessments.
• Follow-up process safety lagging and leading indicators and proactively identify and address potential issues. Support unit managers in the reduction of significant deviations.
• Regularly review and analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement in the Process Safety Management system.
• Coordinate and attend as required client HSSE/Process Safety audits (OIA) carried out on board and at the Shore Base.
• Coordinate and attend as required internal ISM/OHSAS18001/ISO14001 audits carried out on board and at the Shore Base.
• Provide support to Regional HSSE Manager and unit HSSE Engineers as required.
• Act as a PSM focal point with some of our clients as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, process, mechanical, Industrial or strong technical/operational experience with relevant Process Safety Qualifications.
• Minimum of five (5) Years in Oil & Gas/FPSO Operations.
• Additional qualifications in HSSE, Quality Management, or Sustainability would be a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and best practices.
• Experience in facilitating process risk assessments.
• Upstream Oil & Gas process knowledge.
• Fire & Gas system knowledge.
• Knowledge in incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.
• Familiarity with Bowtie diagrams and Barrier management.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical skills for LOPC calculations, trend analysis, and risk assessments.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Fluency in English written and spoken (with the ability to communicate across teams required).

Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for conducting training sessions, leading meetings, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse cultures and regions.
• Global mindset, pro-active, problem-solving paired with a very clear hands-on mentality.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Monday to Friday, office hours.
• Office located in Georgetown.
• Busy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel as required.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical and Life Insurance benefits.

If you are interested and meet the requirements to perform this role, please apply via:

• Our website – www.sbmoffshore.com

At this time, we are seeking candidates who are Guyanese and living in Guyana.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Please be guided that only selected candidates will be contacted.