Technical Safety Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a £1.1 billion management, engineering and development consultancy with 16,000 staff and a global reach spanning six continents. Our network of 180 principal offices in 140 countries gives us local market insight backed by world class expertise to deliver excellence for every client.

We are an ISO9001-2008, ISO 14001-2004, ISO/TS 29001-2007 and OHSAS 18001-2007 certified company. Our presence in Oman as leading consultancy and long term contract with major clients ensures steady project work and stable employment in the Oil and Gas sector. To meet our expansion plans, we invite ambitious and energetic professionals for our Muscat office in the Sultanate of Oman. A rewarding future and an attractive compensation package await the right candidates.

Manage the Services aspects of the Contract including provision of Technical Safety Engineering Services in full accordance with Contract specifications.

* Shall report directly to Technical Service Manager
* Provide guidance on the appropriate risk mitigation measures required for Process Safety issues.
* Technical Authority (TA-2) for safety engineering systems including fire / explosion protection systems, emergency facilities, and life saving equipment.
* Disseminate knowledge and/or participation of industry/group led research or developments in the management of Process Safety hazards.
* Contribute to maintenance and update of relevant COMPANY and CONTRACTOR technical safety engineering standards.
* Provide guidance, development and lateral learning to other Technical Safety Engineers in Contractor organisation.
* Lead and manage Technical Safety Engineering Contractor staff and specialist Sub-Contractors, including work planning and prioritisation, QA, and budgetary control.
* Participate in Reviews and Audits in order to facilitate lateral learning and ensure gaps in the systems are addressed. Execute Accountabilities and Responsibilities identified in the Decision Control and Authorities Framework (DCAF) Matrix of Accountabilities and Responsibilities.

Mott MacDonald is an equal opportunities employer.

Requirements

* University graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fire Engineering, Safety Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
* Minimum nine (9) years experience in production or engineering of oil and gas facilities, including a minimum of six years experience in Technical Safety Engineering.
* Physical Effects Modelling and Quantitative Risk Assessment. Experience with Shell FRED and SHEPHERD software is preferred.
* Facilitating hazard workshops for Process Safety hazards. These may include HAZID, HAZOP, SIL classification, Bow-Ties, ALARP, SIMOP's, and Facility Layout and Sitting.
* Developing ALARP demonstrations for Process Safety risks and developing HSE Cases.
* Knowledgeable of Sour Gas design and operations standards and guidelines.
* Knowledgeable of Shell Standards and Guidelines.
* Knowledgeable of Fire Protection standards and guidelines.

About the Company

The Mott MacDonald Group is a diverse management, engineering and development consultancy delivering solutions for public and private clients world-wide.

Mott MacDonald's uniquely diverse 1 billion global consultancy works across 12 core business areas.

As one of the world's largest employee-owned companies with over 14,000 staff, we have principal offices in nearly 50 countries and projects in 140.