Lead / Senior Safety Engineer

Norwich

Job DescriptionThis is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Process Safety department. This position will be responsible for providing engineering solutions compliant with Health & Safety regulations, industry codes and standards as well as the assurance of such. This role will support onshore COMAH and offshore OSDR/SCR facilities, providing technical leadership and engineering guidance across all departments including operations and maintenance, wells, projects and decommissioning. For the right candidate there may be the opportunity to lead a team of Safety Engineers. This is a full-time office-based role (Mon-Friday) with infrequent offshore visits. Key Responsibilities Include:Provide technical guidance, coaching and advice to Operations, Engineering and other support teams to ensure compliance with applicable legislation such as COMAH, OSDR/SCR, PFEER, DSEAR, DCR, PSR, PSSR, SOLAS. Develop and lead the programme planning and support for safety studies including but not limited to QRA, FERA, EERA, SGIA, TRIA, RAMS. Responsibility includes budget preparation and control with due considerations for enlisting the support of external consultants to manage peaks in workload.Perform, check and assure consequence modelling including but not limited to gas plume dispersion, flaring and venting, well blowout, thermal radiation, pool and jet fire, blast and overpressure, smoke and gas ingress. Performance standard owner for PFEP, AFP, TR Integrity and Escape and Evacuation, with responsibility for maintaining, updating and assuring these standards. Responsible for the authorisation of Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) for any deviation from these performance standards. Carry out assurance visits on both onshore and offshore operational sites. Support the delivery and maintenance of Safety Cases and COMAH Reports, update and develop underlying safety studies demonstrating how PUK control MAHs to ALARP. Provide technical input and guidance for through reviews, material changes, well notifications, COMOPS and decommissioning. Instrumental role in ensuring all engineering and plant modifications follow a robust Management of Change (MOC) process and are thoroughly assessed for SECE impact. Provide technical guidance on what modification is likely to constitute a material change and ensure the Safety Case and/or COMAH reports are updated to accurately reflect the change. Be able to lead and/or facilitate safety workshops such as HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA for projects and operating facilities ensuring adequate safeguards are identified, be able to recommend additional safeguards as required to meet safety targets. Be able to overcome operational challenges with practical, fit for purpose solutions suitable for ageing installations. Own and update relevant SEMS documentation ensuring all changes to HSE legislations, codes, guidelines and industry standards are interpreted correctly and incorporated.Liaise with regulatory bodies on matters of HSE, understand regulatory drivers and provide guidance to PUK Senior Management on matters of regulatory compliance.Support regulatory inspections inclusive of presentation, reporting and timely delivery on commitments demonstrating compliance with our installation Safety Cases and COMAH reports.Participate and lead incident investigations, complete Root Cause Analysis, delivering reports of a high standard that include SMART corrective and preventative actions.Develop and mentor graduate and more junior engineers. SEC & Personal Safety Tasks:SNS Management of Change – Technical ReviewerSNS Operational Risk Assessment – ORA EngineerPerformance Standards - OwnerSEMS Documentation - OwnerSoftware Experience: FLARESIM PHAST (Multi-component, 3D)FLACS-CFD, KFX or similarPIPENET Aspen Hysys Bowtie XP or similarPHA Pro Key Requirements Include: Qualifications: BEng/ MEng in either Chemical/ Process or Mechanical engineering, other qualifications may be considered depending on experienceChartered engineer desirableValid BOSIET/FOET, MIST, CA-EBS desirable however training will be providedExperience: 15+ years’ experience with top tier COMAH operators or Offshore UKCS Oil and Gas OperatorsThorough understanding of OSRD/SCR2015 and COMAH regulations, including supporting legislation such as PFEER, DSEAR, PSR etcExperience leading a team and developing more junior engineersExperience working with the Competent Authority essentialGood knowledge of planning, cost control and document management processesPersonal Attributes:Solution based thinker, natural problem solverAdept communicator with the ability to influence decision makersStrong team player Works efficiently to achieve tight deadlinesExceptional organisational skillsMeticulous attention to detailBenefits:At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:Discretionary Bonus Private Medical Insurance Flexible Benefit Allowance Life Assurance Excellent Pension Provision 25 days holiday + bank holidaysFlex DaysProfit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme