Summary
Wood is seeking a Process Safety and Major Hazards Technical Authority for its portfolio of energy, oil and gas, mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role leads technical assurance and reviews across Concept, FEED, and Detailed Design, and provides independent design assurance and specialist guidance. Responsibilities also include supporting proposals and client workshops, mentoring engineers, and maintaining engineering standards and best practices. Applicants need a relevant engineering bachelor's degree and at least 20 years of experience in oil and gas, energy, petrochemical, or industrial projects; Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer status is preferred.
The posting
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We are seeking a Process Safety / Major Hazards SME to serve as the Technical Authority across our portfolio of energy, oil & gas, mining, industrial and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.
Role Purpose
Lead technical assurance for process safety and major accident hazard management.
What We're Looking For
A recognized industry expert with a proven track record of solving complex engineering challenges, influencing clients, mentoring engineering teams and driving technical excellence across major international projects.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the Technical Authority across multiple projects.
- Lead technical reviews during Concept, FEED and Detailed Design.
- Perform independent design assurance and peer reviews.
- Resolve complex engineering challenges and provide specialist guidance.
- Support proposals, client workshops and business development.
- Mentor young engineers and develop technical capability of the THSE team.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.
Qualifications
Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline.
- Chartered Engineer/Professional Engineer status is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, or Industrial projects.
- Proven experience as a Technical Authority, Chief Engineer, Principal Consultant, Engineering Fellow or equivalent.
Technical Expertise:
- HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, consequence modelling, ALARP, IEC 61511.
Knowledge of Standards:
- IEC, OSHA, Saudi Aramco standards.