Principal Technical Safety Engineer

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Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the worldWood is currently looking for a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to join our System Integration (SI) team within our Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects.This role is available on a hybrid basis with Tuesday''s and Wednesday to be in one of the following hub office locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow or Staines.Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.The RoleA Principal Technical Safety Engineer will lead and oversee technical safety deliverables, mentor and guide junior safety engineers and ensure high technical safety standards. They conduct detailed risk assessments, to identify and reduce potential hazards. They work closely with designs teams to ensure that safety regulations and industry standards are followed from the very beginning of a project.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working for high profile clients and is looking for an opportunity to utilise their experience in making a positive impact on the technical safety performance across a variety of critical projects within the Energy sector.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control systems solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.Within SI, we are architecting our clients'' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do:What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy SectorFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevantCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion ;we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompetitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketFlexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyleCommitment to continued professional development ;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionEnergy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their fieldWhat Makes you Remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don''t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.Expected:Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Chemical or Process Engineering) or an equivalent qualification, with demonstrable, in-depth technical safety experienceExtensive experience in process safety engineering within the oil and gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors, including both greenfield and brownfield environmentsProven ability to lead and manage multiple concurrent safety projects, balancing priorities and deadlines in high-pressure environmentsStrong background in brownfield upgrades, including the replacement of automation and control systems, with a focus on minimizing operational risk and ensuring complianceSolid understanding of the commercial and contractual aspects of engineering projects, and how they intersect with safety engineering deliverablesExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing client interfaces, and influencing stakeholders with diplomacy and clarityDetail-oriented, analytical thinker with a high level of initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in safety practicesChartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institutionKnowledge of ISO 21789 and the performance of gas turbine safety assessment reviewExperience in conducting DSEAR assessmentsGas turbine specialisation and deep understanding of compressor operation and maintenance aspectsExperience in using AGI Safe for FRA/ ..... full job details .....