Principal Technical Safety Engineer

Wood has an opportunity for a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Qatar on a staff basis. This is a key role within the Wood Doha office delivering across study, FEED, EPC and PMC scopes of work.Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.comDiversity StatementWe 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.What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectorsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voiceCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketLife Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon deathEnd of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years’ service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre‑existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well‑being.Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionResponsibilitiesThorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of Technical Safety & Loss Prevention engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and plant Start‑up.Perform Safety screening of project scopes.Able to analyse existing safety systems to establish adequacy and identify gaps.Hands on experience of conducting Hazardous Area Classification, Safety layout Assessment, Emergency escape route assessment.Experience in Fire engineering activities like Fire Zone determination, Firewater demand calculations and Firewater network hydraulics.Preparation of third‑party scope of work, bid evaluation, and post‑award coordination to ensure smooth progress of safety and environmental workshops.Participating and preparing reports for project HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and other safety workshops when required.Able to perform Physical Hazard Effects (PHE) modelling and able to review Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).Experience in conducting F&G mapping.Co‑ordinating with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre‑commissioning, and start‑up.Providing technical support to site as required.Producing and reviewing specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring that they conform to engineering quality, competence, and project management systems.Presenting a client facing leadership role, build confidence and maintain communication with client through formal and informal meetings.Being focused on delivery and maintaining progress in line with project schedules.Leading and mentoring of junior engineers.Demonstrate full ownership of technical safety related scope.Ensure self‑awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments.Thorough awareness of international codes and standards. Proficiency with Shell DEP is highly desirable.Actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.QualificationsDegree qualification in Chemical Engineering, and preferably a member of a relevant professional body or institution.Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas post‑graduation.Experience of working in a variety of projects and phases, inc