PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer

The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Safety Specialist with extensive experience working on high profile middle east offshore projects. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance : The company provides Life Assurance cover End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit The Employee Share Plan : Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections : Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Energy 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 field The key objectives for this role are: The PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer is responsible for providing technical safety engineering expertise throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness phases of major offshore or onshore projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework. The role ensures that process safety, technical safety, loss prevention, and risk management requirements are effectively implemented in accordance with client specifications, approved engineering documents, regulatory requirements, international standards, and project objectives.

What 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 Chemical, Mechanical, Process, Safety, or a related Engineering discipline Minimum 15 years of experience in technical safety, process safety, loss prevention, or fire and safety engineering within the oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, or energy industries Proven experience in a specialist technical safety engineering role within a PMC, EPC contractor, operator, or engineering consultancy environment Extensive experience in major offshore and onshore projects, including greenfield developments, brownfield modifications, shutdowns, tie-ins, commissioning, and operational readiness Strong knowledge of technical safety engineering principles, process safety management, major accident hazard control, and risk-based design Demonstrated experience leading or participating in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, QRA, fire and explosion risk assessments, escape and evacuation studies, and other safety studies Strong understanding of fire and gas systems, fire protection, passive fire protection, hazardous area classification, emergency shutdown systems, blast protection, ventilation, and safety-critical elements Knowledge of international codes, standards, and regulations, including API, NFPA, IEC, ISO, NORSOK, and applicable client and regulatory requirements Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, technical specifications, layouts, P&IDs, cause-and-effect diagrams, safety studies, and contractor documentation Demonstrated ability to manage technical safety interfaces across multidisciplinary engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams Strong understanding of ALARP principles, risk registers, safety performance standards, barrier management, and technical assurance processes Professional certification such as Chartered Engineer, Certified Safety Professional, Functional Safety Engineer, or equivalent is preferred Strong analytical, communication, coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management skills Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and provide sound technical judgment in complex project environments Offshore certifications such as BOSIET, H2S, and valid offshore medical may be required for offshore assignments Experience in Middle East projects and familiarity with major operator standards is an advantage.

The PMC Specialist Technical Safety Engineer is responsible for providing technical safety engineering expertise throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness phases of major offshore or onshore projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework. The role ensures that process safety, technical safety, loss prevention, and risk management requirements are effectively implemented in accordance with client specifications, approved engineering documents, regulatory requirements, international standards, and project objectives.