Technical Authority - Process Safety

At BW Offshore, our mission is to engineer offshore production solutions to progress the future of energy. We are a leading provider of floating production solutions (FPSO), with a commitment to expand our capabilities even further. Our experienced team uses four decades of offshore expertise to develop tailored energy solutions that meet the evolving needs of markets worldwide. As a publicly-listed company on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we prioritise transparency, sustainability, and long-term value for our stakeholders.

We are currently seeking a Technical Authority - Process Safety to join BW Offshore's Technical Assurance Team. This role will be based in our Aberdeen office.

Responsibilities:

• Owner of BWO’s Technical Standards, which defines the minimum requirements for new and operating assets.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and expert advice to the wider BWO organisation, where required.
• Interaction with Industry.
• Verification Activities to ensure compliance with Technical Standards, Design Performance Standards and Operational Performance Standards.
• Facilitation of technical lessons learnt through the Lessons Learnt Database, leading to the continuous improvement of Technical Standards and other Engineering Documents, Methods and Tools.
• Verification of Engineering Methods and Tools.
• Knowledge of industry rules, standards and guidance related to Process Safety, such as: ABS, DNV, API, IOGP, Energy Institute, ISO, IChemE / AIChE, Step Change in Safety, etc.
• In addition to Process Safety, the Technical Authority shall also be the focal point for interaction with Accommodation and HVAC.
• Collaboration with Projects and Asset Operations in developing/reviewing Safety Cases and managing Safety Critical Elements.
• Collaboration with Asset Operations in defining, reporting and analysing Process Safety Indicators.
• Participation in incident investigations.
• Familiarity with BowTieXP, Synergi Life and a Barrier Management solution (e.g., Enablon, Sphera, RiskPoynt) is advantageous.

Education And Experience:

• Master’s degree in Process Safety Engineering or related discipline, Bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience may be acceptable.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the offshore Oil & Gas industry, particularly in Projects and Operations phases of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) assets within an Operating Company and Contractor environments, or closely related industry.
• Experience with Process Safety engineering and design is required.
• Experience with Accommodation and HVAC is advantageous.
• Previous experience working as Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer is required.
• Previous experience working as Technical Authority / Subject Matter Expert is desirable.

Who We Think You Are:

• Possess excellent conceptual thinking skills.
• Able to demonstrate a pragmatic and delivery orientated approach.
• Excellent leadership skills with a high focus on influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a structured and analytical manner.
• Previous experience working in a multinational environment is desirable.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are deeply committed to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable working environment for all. We believe that diversity is not just a buzzword, but a critical component of our success, and we are dedicated to valuing and celebrating the unique perspectives and experiences that every individual brings to our team. Your opinions and feedback are essential to our continued growth and success, and we are grateful for your contributions to our shared mission. In short, we value you as an integral part of our community, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to do their best work.