Job Description
Position Title
Technical & Process Safety Manager
Position Location
Aberdeen
Reports to
Head of HSE
Position Number
Department
HSE
PPM Grade
Lead
Position Overview
The Technical & Process Safety Manager will act as focal point for technical & process safety in day to day operations and on a strategic basis.
Accountabilities
* Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant regulations, company procedures and best practice
* Work proactively with the onshore and offshore teams to provide timely and accurate safety engineering and process safety advice
* Support & promote the safety engineering and process safety element of the SEMS across the business
* Actively seek areas for safety engineering and process safety improvement and develop sustainable efficient solutions
* Provide technical input for COMAH and Safety Case Management
* Act as Technical Authority maintaining regulatory requirements and technical support to the company
* Follow and comply with company Golden Rules, Procedures, & Policies and hold others to account to do the same
Key Duties
* Manage technical and process safety team.
* Provide safety engineering and process safety related information, advice, training and support
* Monitor, maintain, review and develop Technical and Process Safety processes and procedures
* Participate in incident investigation so that lessons can be learnt and are effectively communicated across other sites and groups
* Support and participate in SEMS and Technical audits
* Lead the process safety audit programme
* Provide oversight on all activities which impact on Major Accident Hazards
* Promote the use of key processes which support prevention of Major Accident Hazards
* Participate and review ICP activity with Engineering team
* Discussing/Liaise with the Independent Verifier/ICP on the appropriateness of verification schemes
* Act as Technical Authority for specified Performance Standards and associated Safety and Environmental Critical Elements (SECE’s)
* Continually monitor the Performance Standard assurance routines being carried out by either review or audit, where appropriate supporting and instigating changes to the routine, schedule or maintenance philosophies
* Contact point for HSE and other regulatory bodies for COMAH and COMOPS notifications
* Facilitate and coordinate process safety risk assessments for operational activities and proposed modifications, e.g. HAZID, QRA etc.
* Monitor compliance with relevant company-wide procedures and standards
* To verify that technical decisions made within asset are in line with Repsol Resources UK and Industry standards
* Provide technical support and advice to the assets where appropriate
* Final approval of discipline relevant Technical Queries where required, e.g. deviation to standards
* Providing discipline technical input to and approval of ORA’s, SCRA’s, WMS deferrals/changes and set point changes
* Monitor analysis of process safety performance in line with KPI’s
* Provide discipline comment to AFA’s where applicable
* Review and approval of Engineering technical documents and drawings as necessary
* Lead and support SECE barrier reviews, pre-start up audit/reviews, Process Safety Assessments when required
* Review and approval of Technical and Process Safety Engineers developed documents (Technical Notes, Statement of Requirements, etc.)
Education Attainment & Accreditation
* Relevant engineering degree and risk management qualification with considerable technical experience in a similar role
* Post graduate qualification in Safety Engineering attained
* Member of recognised professional body preferred
Professional Skills & Experience
* Well rounded work experience preferred, with significant direct experience in either oil & gas operations or onshore support role closely linked to oil & gas operations
* Credible industry experience in managing the prevention of major accident hazards
* Previous experience as a technical safety professional in the oil and gas industry
* Knowledge and understanding of the UK regulatory regime
* Appreciation of Human Factors
Interpersonal Skills & Qualities
* Adherence to Repsol Resources UK values
* Enthusiastic and motivated to make a difference
* Strong ability to bring tasks to completion
* Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
* Excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
* A collaborative working style and ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
* Strong planning and analytical skills with an eye for detail
* Work proactively, and find sustainable solutions to challenges which may arise
* Ability to challenge the status quo and influence others; embrace change and continual improvement
Circumstances
* Ability to travel offshore
I & D Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, aiming to recruit, retain and develop our people based on merit. Recognising the value of a diverse workforce, all applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, gender, nationality, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.