Principal Technical Safety Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Technical Safety / Process Safety Engineer to join our team in Perth, Western Australia as part of its Operations APAC (West) business.

Wood's Operations business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation and technical services to the energy (oil and gas) & materials sectors within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The APAC Region enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent energy producers, actively supporting operations in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Kazakhstan. All, united by our common purpose to unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

In this role, you will be reporting directly to the Technical Safety Engineering Manager and be working across FEED / Execution. Your focus will be on:

• performing formal safety assessment (FSA) studies
• providing support for risk-based decision-making,
• applying knowledge of safety in design principles to the design/modification of petroleum production/processing facilities
• ensuring compliance with safety regulations in all aspects of process safety design

Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD at Dexus Place - 240 St Georges Terrace, free 24/7 access to an exclusive onsite gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative.  In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

Suitably qualified with a Bachelor of Engineering degree from a recognised institution, ideally you will have relevant experience in Safety Engineering for petroleum production or processing facilities within Australia and preferably on brownfields projects.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen OR hold Permanent Residency (PR) OR hold full work rights to be able to work lawfully in this Australian location. Those with visa applications in progress are also encouraged to apply.    

 In addition, you will have:

• 6 or more years of experience in formal safety assessment (FSA) studies, risk-based decision-making and the design/specification of safety-critical equipment and systems
• Knowledge of safety regulations and applicable industry codes / standards
• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.
• A “solutions mindset” and able to manage varying tasks with often changing and competing priorities

What will set you apart will be your relevant experience with Brownfields petroleum production/processing facilities in Australia.

In return, this role will offer you an opportunity to thrive within a global organisation working collaboratively as part of a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds, unlocking tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges.  Wood encourages applications from Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you are a Senior Technical Safety / Process Safety Engineer looking for a career opportunity without peer - apply today! 

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.