Technical Safety Engineer

This unique opportunity is available in our UK subsidiary which is one of the largest gas operators in the Southern North Sea. This role is an integral part of our QSSHE team and is responsible for the provision of safety engineering support to our SNS operation. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with UK QSSHE legislation, codes of practice, guidelines, industry standards and best practice. This is a full‑time role based at our Norwich office, working Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities Chairing and facilitating safety studies such as Total Risk Management, HAZID, Bowtie, ALARP Development of Barrier Diagrams (Bowties) Consequence modelling using DNV GL PHAST or FLARESIM software (mandatory) Mini Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA) including event and fault tree development Hazardous area classification Fire and explosion risk assessment Preparing safety case material changes Conducting five yearly thorough reviews Knowledge in COMAH regulations is desirable Knowledge in computational fluid dynamics modelling is desirable Preparing scope of requirements, commissioning, managing and reviewing technical safety studies from competent contractors in support of operations and projects QRA and cost‑benefit analysis Escape, evacuation and rescue assessment Probabilistic explosion assessment Quantitative/qualitative safety critical system impairment assessment Occupied building risk assessment (good knowledge of HAZOP, SIL and LOPA desirable) Providing safety engineering support for Management of Change (MOC) and identifying the appropriate safety studies that should be completed Engage with operations and projects to ensure that all necessary regulatory requirements and approved codes of practice are identified, permits obtained, and conditions complied with Provide coaching, guidance and advice to operations, engineering and other support teams to ensure compliance with applicable legislation such as OSDR/SCR, PFEER, DSEAR, DCR, PSR and PSSR Liaise with regulatory bodies on matters of HSE, understanding regulatory drivers and providing guidance on regulatory compliance Maintain current understanding of changes to HSE legislation, codes, guidelines and industry standards, interpreting these Provide support to others within the team to ensure PUK requirements under Safety Case Regulations (SCR) are achieved, including maintenance of documentation up to date and providing support and input to the periodic reviews (i.e. SCR thorough review programme) Identifying opportunities and efficiencies to improve overall QSSHE standards and performance throughout the SNS operation Salary range Competitive Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks SNS Technical Safety Engineer SNS Management of Change – Technical Reviewer: review MOC proposals via the eMOC system, address technical queries, ensure compliance with technical standards within the Process discipline and provide access to specialist engineering advice SNS Operational Risk Assessment – Participant Safety & Environmentally Critical Courses FLARESIM (Flare Modelling) Health & Safety Compliance (Inc. SECE) CBT PHA‑Pro End User Phast Advanced Discharge Modelling Phast Advanced Dispersion and Toxic Modelling Phast Advanced Flammable Modelling Phast Software Introduction Risk Management – Bowtie Method Hazardous Area Classification Key Requirements Higher technical qualification within engineering field e.g. Process Safety, Chemical or Mechanical (mandatory); Chartered in mechanical, chemical/process engineering desirable 10+ years’ experience in safety engineering in the oil & gas industry; experience in both design and operation desirable Software knowledge: MS Office (Word/Excel mandatory), PHAST, PHA‑Pro, BowTie XP, FLARESIM Ability to prepare technical reports and letters, work to deadlines, be organised and methodical; ability to interact with senior management and regulatory bodies; technically confident Benefits Discretionary bonus Private medical insurance & dental cover Flexible benefit allowance Life assurance Excellent pension provision 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flex days Profit ‘Units' sharing scheme 3 Central Avenue, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwch NR7 0HR #J-18808-Ljbffr