Safety Engineer (Contract)

Our client is based in Aberdeen and is seeking a contract Safety Engineer for a long term ongoing contract. They are an asset owner who operate all of their own assets and offer an excellent working environment.
The candidate will perform Safety Engineering & Environmental activities supporting operations teams to meet the company objectives as described in Corporate Policy.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Providing independent technical safety engineering advice to ensure that the risks to personnel on North Sea assets are managed to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP), thereby ensuring compliance with corporate objectives and UK legislation.
• Understanding and knowledge of UK legislation (including OSCR, PFEER, PSR, MAR, DCR) and main regulatory bodies.
• Ensuring major hazards are effectively assessed, evaluated and managed in accordance with relevant statutory and corporate requirements.
• Maintaining Operational Safety Cases and associated documentation for North Sea assets.
• Assessment, evaluation and management of cumulative risk where Safety Critical Elements are identified as impaired.
• Providing independent technical safety engineering advice on modifications, technical queries, maintenance and projects to ensure that the company fulfills its responsibilities under the legal framework.
• Chairing and attending ORAs and Bowtie Assessments as required.
• Participation in HAZOPs/HAZIDs/HIRAs and SIL Assessments as required.
• Identify and initiate safety studies and support external consultants carrying out these studies to ensure delivery of effective technical solutions.
• Contributing to department internal reporting systems - KPIs.
• Compliance with, and assisting with the preparation and implementation of corporate procedures.
• Participation in internal and external safety and environmental audits.

Functional Requirements

Bachelor degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, BOSIET / HUET, UK Oil & Gas Medical Certificate, Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST), previous experience in petrochemical/offshore environment

*Supplementary Training : NEBOSH Diploma
Radiation Protection
Dangerous Goods Awareness
Auditing (internal or lead)
Fire Awareness (CBT)
DSE (CBT)
Environmental Awareness CBT
(Environmental Management of Permits, Consents, Registrations and Authorisations Awareness)