The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical HSE 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
Job Objective
The PMC Specialist Technical HSE Specialist 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.
Lead and coordinate technical safety and loss prevention activities across all project phases, ensuring compliance with approved project requirements, schedules, budgets, and execution strategies
Act as the primary PMC focal point for technical safety matters between the client, EPC contractor, engineering disciplines, operations team, commissioning team, and regulatory authorities
Review and verify the implementation of technical safety requirements in engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities
Develop, review, and approve technical safety philosophies, design basis documents, specifications, studies, calculations, and engineering deliverables
Lead or participate in hazard identification and risk assessment activities, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessment, LOPA, Bowtie analysis, fire and explosion risk assessment, and emergency response studies
Review and assess fire and gas detection, fire protection, hazardous area classification, escape and evacuation, passive fire protection, blast protection, deluge, ventilation, and emergency shutdown systems
Ensure that technical safety requirements are incorporated into layouts, plot plans, equipment specifications, piping and instrumentation diagrams, cause-and-effect charts, and control system documentation
Review contractor technical safety deliverables, design submissions, calculations, drawings, specifications, and safety studies for compliance with project and client requirements
Monitor the implementation of safety-critical elements and performance standards throughout engineering, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover
Provide technical guidance on risk reduction measures, inherently safer design principles, ALARP demonstrations, and mitigation of major accident hazards
Coordinate technical safety interfaces between process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, civil, structural, marine, operations, and commissioning disciplines
Review technical safety aspects of temporary facilities, construction activities, lifting operations, SIMOPS, brownfield modifications, shutdowns, tie-ins, and commissioning activities
Verify that emergency response plans, escape routes, muster arrangements, evacuation systems, rescue facilities, and emergency equipment are suitable and compliant with project requirements
Participate in design reviews, model reviews, constructability reviews, safety workshops, site inspections, audits, and technical assurance activities
Monitor contractor performance and identify deviations, nonconformities, technical queries, and potential safety risks, ensuring timely corrective actions and close-out
Review and approve technical safety-related method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, commissioning procedures, and operating philosophies
Ensure effective management of technical safety actions, recommendations, assumptions, deviations, and risk registers throughout the project lifecycle
Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, lessons-learned reviews, and implementation of preventive and corrective measures where required
Provide regular technical safety progress reports, performance updates, risk summaries, and recommendations to project leadership and the client
Support system completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, handover, and close-out activities, ensuring all technical safety requirements and documentation are completed
Promote a strong process safety, technical assurance, and risk management culture across the PMC, client, EPC contractor, and project teams
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.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
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.
Operations Center Build Project Manager
The Opportunity:
Space has evolved from a peaceful environment into a contested and congested domain. The U.S. Space Force is rapidly expanding to address global threats. Booz Allen enables mission success through advanced technology and enabling services to deliver speed to outcomes.
Our team is sought out to solve the Service’s most difficult and amorphous problems. We are seeking prior service members with understanding of how the defense enterprise works and a willingness to problem solve issues big and small. Our teams are tasked with designing, standing up, operating, and optimizing organizations. We’re tasked with identifying advanced tools and technology that can expedite military outcomes or reduce staff burden. We’re tasked with managing the byproducts of change through project implementation. Each project we take on presents new opportunity.
We’re seeking someone like you to help us make our contribution to the fight.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
10+ years of experience managing complex technical, engineering, construction, facilities, or systems integration projects
5+ years in a project or program management leadership role
Experience managing multidisciplinary projects involving facilities, network infrastructure, communications, audiovisual systems, physical security, and mission equipment
Experience managing integrated project schedules, milestones, dependencies, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and performance metrics
Experience coordinating government customers, engineers, construction contractors, system integrators, vendors, security personnel, IT and network teams, and mission stakeholders
Experience managing procurement, long-lead equipment, site preparation, installation sequencing, and technical dependencies across multiple workstreams
Experience identifying and resolving cost, schedule, technical, security, facility, and integration risks affecting project delivery and operational readiness
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience integrating classified networks, secure communications, audiovisual and display systems, operator workstations, and mission IT infrastructure
Experience leading the design, build-out, renovation, modernization, or integration of operations centers, command-and-control (C2) facilities, secure facilities, or data centers
Experience managing facility commissioning, systems acceptance testing, operational readiness reviews, and transition-to-operations activities
Experience managing construction and technology integration activities within active or operational secure facilities
Knowledge of DoD requirements for physical security, cybersecurity, information assurance, classified facilities, and secure communications
Ability to communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decision points, and recommendations to senior government and contractor leadership
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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