Principal HSE Engineer (Technical Safety / HSE Design)

The Principal HSE Engineer (Technical Safety & Loss Prevention) is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal HSE Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of HSE Engineering, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering function. The Senior Principal HSE Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal HSE Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to HSE Engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead Offshore large process intensive EPC Projects; Ensure timely delivery of deliverables with the required quality and within given schedule; Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective; Apply expertise to the most complex problems; Review and approve design HSE & fire protection philosophies, safety study scope of work specifications, requisitions, TBE reports, safety equipment lists, firefighting equipment specifications, lifesaving equipment specifications, firewater demand and hydraulic calculation reports using PIPENET; Participate and coordinate safety workshops such as HAZID/HAZOP; Review and approve safety study close-out reports; Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements; Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer; Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area within planned schedule and budget; Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity; Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications; Provide technical support to fabrication and construction queries; Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers; Participate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert; Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering; 20+ years of experience in oil and gas; Detailed knowledge of safety studies, Loss prevention, design techniques and analysis methods especially for major large offshore projects; Good working knowledge on safety simulation tools such as PHAST, Flaresim, SAFETI and good understanding of CFD analysis; Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills; Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills; Demonstrated EPC Project Lead HSE Engineer experience; Extensive Safety Studies & Loss Prevention Background; Offshore Gas Compression Projects Expertise; Extensive EPC Project Lead Experience

Nice to have

Preferably 15 years in offshore with major EPC contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design; Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable; DETECT3 (preferable)