Hybrid Technical Safety Engineer

at Wood

• Job title: Technical Safety Engineer
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Perth, Australia

About the role

• Technical Safety Engineer supporting Brownfields Oil & Gas projects as part of Wood’s APAC West business in Perth CBD. Join us for meaningful projects and global connections.

Responsibilities

• reporting directly to the Lead Technical Safety Engineer and Project Engineering Manager
• working across a range of engineering projects at various phases including:
• concept identification, selection and definition, FEED, detailed design/execute, commissioning and start-up, as-building, and closeout, for timely delivery according to approved schedules
• performing formal safety assessment (FSA) studies
• providing support for risk-based decision-making
• applying knowledge of safety in design principles to the design/modification of petroleum production/processing facilities
• ensuring compliance with safety regulations in all aspects of process safety design
• displaying and enforcing Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction

Requirements

• To be considered for this opportunity, ideally, you will hold full work rights to be able to work lawfully in this Australian location. Those with visa applications in progress are also encouraged to apply.
• You will be suitably qualified with an Engineering degree from a recognised institution, and ideally you will have relevant experience in safety engineering for petroleum production or processing facilities within Australia or preferably on brownfield projects for hydrocarbon processing facilities.
• 4+ or more years of experience in formal safety assessment (FSA) studies, risk-based decision-making and the design/specification of safety-critical equipment and systems
• Knowledge of safety regulations and applicable industry codes / standards
• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.
• A “solutions mindset” and able to manage varying tasks with often changing and competing priorities

Benefits

• Meaningful projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
• Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations