Lead Process Safety Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently hiring for Lead Process Safety Engineer for our project in Sohar, Oman

Purpose of the role is to provide expert leadership in ensuring that Process Safety Risks are effectively managed a cross OQ RPI facilities (Refineries and Petchem). This is achieved by developing and maintaining a solid Process Safety Governance consist of framework, process safety procedures / processes, process safety regulations and best practices, through : (1) Develop, maintain and improve framework, procedures, standards and guidelines related to Process Safety, align OQ RPI Process Safety practices with industry standards.,(2) Carry our maturing assessment on regular basis, monitor the compliance, (3) Risk management in term of framework development and process safety risk register, (4) Develop process safety performance indicators, ensure reporting of the performance

The position will act in accordance with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani's government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the implementation of Process Safety policies, systems, procedures and guidelines for RPI & Plastic assets considering lesson learnt, best practices and standards to ensure the work is effectively and efficiently.
• Lead the developing of Process Safety project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ensures that all work is conducted in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure that there is consistent strategy to manage Process Safety Barriers for all RPI assets including identification, operations, maintenance, etc. across facilities and plants as part of Mechanical Integrity System.
• Ensure requirements for safe operating procedures includes a document generation and upkeep,
• Ensure competency assurance and compliance as part of Process Safety Barriers Management.
• Ensure Risk management Audits & Reports and Projects
• Consolidate the process Safety performance for RPI and prepare consolidate reports including recommendations for improvement of process safety management.
• Interface with Audits and relevant authorities for compliance of Process safety plans / works.
• Ensure availability of processes governing Hazard Analysis (PHA), e.g., Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Safety Integrity Level (SIL) study, Quantitative Risk
• Assessment (QRA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and other risk evaluation studies and Process Safety workshops for existing and new facilities. Ensuring Compliance to those Processes
• Ensuring that solutions are technically sound and meet quality standards.
• Execute programs to improve Process Safety culture and monitor the improvement of Process Safety culture across Duqm; provide updates, guidance and clarifications on existing laws and regulations regarding Process Safety related issues and advice on establishing the best practice standards.
• Lead Process Safety incidents' investigations and follow-up for RPI assets.
• Lead site wide PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and QRA studies as required.
• The lead engineer is responsible for liaising with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure that project objectives are met and that expectations are managed effectively.
• Focal Point for interface with process risk management audits and their follow up on the areas for improvement as required for proper implementation.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise to the process safety team, and for ensuring that technical issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide technical specific guidance and support on process safety issues during the concept, FEED, Engineering, construction, commissioning, operational and decommissioning phases of plants / facilities / projects in RPI
• Provide guidance on-site consultations on process safety issues and ensure accountability of all PSM requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

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ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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