Senior Safety Engineer

Applica; New Jersey; On-site; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Applica is seeking a Senior Safety and Environment Engineer for a long-term contract based in Bergen, Norway. You will plan and deliver technical safety and environmental engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including safety philosophies, area classifications, shutdown systems, and environmental assessments.

Ideal candidates hold a BSc/MSc in a relevant field, at least three years of experience in offshore oil and gas, and familiarity with NORSOK standards.

Qualifications

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• At least three years of technical safety engineering experience in offshore/oil and gas.
• Solid knowledge of Norwegian regulations (NORSOK S-001, S-011, S-012).
• Experience with topside modifications and maintenance projects on North Sea platforms.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint; SAP, TIME, STID and Procosys experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering technical safety and environmental activities across the project lifecycle.
• Developing safety philosophies, strategies, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Delivering detailed safety systems engineering work (area classification, shutdown systems, fire/gas, escape).
• Conducting technical and external environmental assessments.
• Preparing procurement packages and coordinating with suppliers.
• Carrying out HAZID, SAFEOP, design reviews and ALARP assessments.

Skills

Safety engineering

Environmental engineering

Risk assessment

Communication

Independent work

Education

BSc or MSc in engineering or science

Tools

SAP

TIME

STID

Procosys

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior Safety and Environment Engineer

Bergen, Norway

Long term contract – 12 month renewable

Leading EPC Client

About the Client

Applica are hiring for a leading EPC client for a major maintenance and modification programme of work relating to several offshore operational hubs positioned on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

About the Role

As the Senior Safety and Environment Engineering, you will be responsible for planning and delivering technical safety and environmental engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and updating safety philosophies, strategies, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Delivering detailed engineering for technical safety systems, including area classification, shutdown systems, fire and gas detection, fire protection, escape and evacuation.
• Conducting technical and external environmental assessments.
• Preparing procurement packages and following up with suppliers.
• Assessing risks associated with engineering solutions, including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
• Planning and facilitating HAZID, SAFEOP, safety design reviews and ALARP assessments.

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• A minimum of three years’ relevant technical safety engineering experience within the Norwegian oil and gas industry or a comparable sector.
• Detailed knowledge of Norwegian regulations and relevant standards, particularly NORSOK S-001, S-011 and S-012.
• Experience working on topside modifications and maintenance projects on North Sea platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using SAP, TIME, STID and Procosys.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently.
• A proactive, open-minded and solution-oriented approach.

Location requirement:

Candidates must be based in Bergen full-time, as the role involves close collaboration within dedicated project teams working together in specific office areas.