Job Description

General information

Publication date

10/11/2026

Position description

Category

OPERATIONS - ENGINEERING/PRODUCTION

Job title

Operational Risk & Process Safety Specialist

Contract

Fixed term contract

Job description

Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market, accelerating innovation and digital transformation through technology and talent. With more than 40,000 engineers and digital experts across 28 countries, we provide cross-industry expertise through Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy.

Akkodis Energy Division is a leading player in Italy in engineering consulting, project management and technical services for the Energy and Clean Technology sectors. We support major international companies throughout the project lifecycle, from engineering and feasibility studies to construction, commissioning and operations, with a strong focus on safety and sustainable development.

To strengthen our team, we are currently looking for an:

Operational Risk & Process Safety Specialist

What will your contribution be at Akkodis?

Within our Energy Division, you will support Oil & Gas operations as a technical reference for Operational Risk, Process Safety, Critical Barrier Management and Safety and Environmental Critical Elements (SECEs).

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Acting as O&M specialist for Operational Risk Assessment (ORA), Process Safety, Barrier Management, SECEs and risk governance;
• Managing the ORA framework, methodologies, procedures and workflows across operating assets and projects;
• Providing independent process safety assurance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Asset Integrity teams;
• Monitoring risk treatment actions, barrier effectiveness, impairments and residual risks;
• Developing Operational Integrity Assurance Schemes (OIAS), SECE strategies, Performance Standards and assurance requirements;
• Ensuring alignment between SECEs, maintenance and inspection plans, Means of Assurance and verification activities;
• Developing barrier management methodologies, performance criteria, monitoring systems and dashboards;
• Integrating Major Accident Hazard scenarios and human performance principles into ORA, Permit to Work, SIMOPS and Management of Change;
• Monitoring ORA quality and API RP 754 Tier 1–4 Process Safety KPIs and driving corrective actions;
• Participating in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, audits and assurance reviews;
• Preparing reports on barrier health, SECE performance, emerging risks and overdue actions;
• Reviewing vendor and subcontractor deliverables related to operational risk and process safety.

You have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline and extensive experience in Oil & Gas operations, process safety, operational risk and barrier management.

You combine hands-on operational knowledge with the ability to provide independent assurance, challenge risk decisions and support complex offshore, production or refinery environments.

You will have the opportunity to join our Energy team and contribute to international projects across onshore and offshore environments.

Business Industry

Energy

Profile

About you

Requirements to start your professional journey with us:

• Master's degree or equivalent five-year degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas operations, including at least 5 years on an FPSO, offshore production platform or refinery
• Minimum 10 years of experience in process safety, risk management, barrier management or operational assurance roles
• Previous experience in Operations, Production or Maintenance before moving into Process Safety
• Demonstrated experience leading ORA, SIMOPS, HAZID, HAZOP, BowTie and Management of Change activities
• Strong knowledge of API RP 754 and CCPS Risk Based Process Safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Fluent English
• Desirable certifications include CCPS Process Safety Certificate, TÜV Functional Safety Engineer IEC 61511, Certified Risk Management Professional or equivalent, and NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management

Working arrangements

• Smart working: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
• Angola / Ivory Coast office, onshore city accommodation: 9 hours per day, 6 days per week
• Angola / Ivory Coast offshore: 12 hours per day, 7 days per week

What will you find at Akkodis?

• A structured and personalized career path, with opportunities for both vertical and cross-functional growth
• Dedicated training programs to support your professional development
• Annual performance reviews
• Onboarding support during your first months with the company
• Regular follow-ups with Managers and HR Business Partners
• Access to a Corporate Benefits Platform
• The opportunity to work on challenging projects in an international and multidisciplinary environment

Position location

Job location

Africa, Angola

Location

Angola

Candidate criteria

Level of experience

10 years and more