Technical Safety Engineer

 
SENIOR WIND SAFETY, RISK & RELIABILITY ENGINEER
Company Description
Our client an independent international consultancy specializing in performing Risk, Safety, Environmental and Reliability studies in the Clean Energy, Renewables, Oil and Gas (upstream, midstream and downstream), Transportation and Nuclear industries. They offer their clients cost effective consultancy services worldwide through all phases of engineering from Conceptual studies through Detailed Design Engineering support to Decommissioning activities. Their core skills are in Technical Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Risk Management, Asset Integrity and Operational Assurance.
 
Job Description

• Identify and help to secure job opportunities in the wind (specially offshore wind) sector
• Prepare proposals for wind projects opportunities
• Identify and secure the required resources for job execution
• Manage and participate in the execution of risk and safety studies for wind projects (including offshore wind and floating wind facilities), ensuring jobs are delivered in scope, budget and with client satisfaction
• Lead client facing workshops (e.g. HAZID/ ENVID, HAZOP, e-HAZOP, HIRA, bow-tie, ALARP etc.) depending on job requirements and availability
• Maintain effective client relations by addressing clients’ comments and concerns
• Guide younger / less experienced engineers in the execution of wind projects studies
• Report to the UK Operation Manager for jobs schedule, resources and income
• Coordinate with the Global Clean Energy Head Consultant on strategy and execution for the wind power sector
• Coordinate with other MES heads of department, Operations Manager and MES Software group to exploit relevant opportunities
• Identify any MES knowledge gap and agree a strategy on how to overcome them
• Develop suitable methodologies for the execution of safety studies for wind projects
• Coordinate the work required to comply with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and help client  team to fulfill the role of Principal Designer (PD) under these resulations
• Prepare papers, attend and present at specific conferences, represent MES at specific exhibitions
• Prepare budget development and marketing material specific to the wind sector

 
Required / Desired Skills & Qualities

• The candidate will have a minimum of Upper Second Class (2.1) degree in an engineering or science discipline. Ideally, candidate will have a second degree in Process Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering.
• The candidate will have demonstrable experience in the wind power industry, and in particular in offshore wind. Suitable experiences include having worked on wind safety studies for consultancies, renewable electricity generation companies and major contractors (in order of preference).
• The candidate will have demonstratable experience in wind power safety studies and in particular in leading safety workshops for the wind sectors including HAZID/ ENVID, HAZOP, SIL/ LOPA and FMECA.
• The candidate will have a demonstratable experience in Fire Risk Analysis, QRA, bow-tie studies, EERA, Ship impact studies, dropped objects studies, performance standards for SCE, HSE case development and other relevant wind farms safety studies.
• The candidate will have professional links inside the wind industry where demonstrable capacity to create new opportunities being a plus.
• The candidate should have knowledge of HSE engineering activities carried out on wind projects and being able to confidently estimate the amount of effort required.
• A candidate with a demonstrable knowledge and experience on reliability studies for wind farms is preferred.
• The candidate should have a basic knowledge of CFD studies and their use in the wind industry.
• A candidate with knowledge of Risk Based Inspection and Maintenance requirements in the wind industry is preferred.

 
About you

• Passionate in the energy transition and in particular on renewable industry
• Demonstrating interest and understanding of Process Safety, Risk Assessments and Reliability Analysis
• Willing to occasionally travel to international locations as part of a project
• Strongly committed, tenacious and willing to grow and develop
• Thriving on learning and developing new skills
• Thriving on work independently, taking initiative and being accountable for your work
• Capable and willing to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, with the ability of summarize complex issues and propose concise plans of actions
• Strong written and spoken English skills. Ideally, candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent report writing and presentational attributes
• Self-motivated thinkers able to work both independently and as part of a larger team and internationally located team
• Excellent team player with can do attitude

 
Package (depending on location)

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Based Bonus
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays pro rata
• Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme

The NRL Group connect global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with their energy transition plans and working with our clients to build a cleaner, greener future.
 
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