Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Functional Safety Engineer to support a high-profile client on a UK based project. The Principal Functional Safety Engineer will join our Upstream team within our Operations business.   

There is a requirement for hybrid working with 3 days per week being based out of either Aberdeen, Glasgow, Stockton or Staines. There will also be a requirement to visit the UK based client site as and when required.  

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.   

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The Role

The Principal Functional Safety Engineer will lead the full functional safety lifecycle, ensuring rigorous compliance with client requirements, Wood Functional Safety standards, and all relevant national and international codes and regulations.

Serving as the primary point of contact for functional safety across project definition, development, and execution, this role provides strategic oversight and technical leadership to drive best in class functional safety performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on supporting high-profile clients and is motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact on safety excellence within a critical UK Energy sector project.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Upstream team, part of the Operations Business Unit, is at the forefront of delivering engineering and project services to brownfield and greenfield projects across multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, refining and petrochemicals.  

Drawing on decades of expertise, the Upstream team provide cost-effective, schedule-driven solutions that ensure energy security and operational excellence. From concept through to commissioning, we design, engineer, build, operate, and maintain complex assets, overcoming technical challenges in demanding environments. 

With a proven track record of delivering reliable results, our commitment is clear: complete assurance that our clients’ assets are safe, efficient, and future-ready. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  

• 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

The Key Objectives of this role are:

• Prepare or review key functional safety documentation, including the Functional Safety Plan, Functional Safety Management Procedures, Safety Requirements Specifications, SIS Impact Analysis, SIL Calculations, Emergency Depressurization and Blowdown Specifications, as well as SIL Verification and Validation Procedures.

• Manage functional safety assessments, audits, security risk assessments and independent verification of lifecycle deliverables.

• Utilise ExSILentia software for managing functional safety lifecycle activities.

• Track and control project manhours for functional safety activities.

• Conduct SIS verification and validation reviews according to project standards.

• Oversee integration of safety systems and ensure project compliance with IEC 61511.

• Ensure operator is supplied with the required documentation to allow the systems to be operated and maintained properly.

• Participate as functional safety expert in HAZOP / CHAZOP activities.

• Participate in Deterministic SIL Workshops as C&I Engineer.

• Knowledge of modelling of complex SIS Loops using FTA (Isograph).

• Develop, review and approve SIS Proof Test Procedures for end-to-end testing of SIF Loops.

• Coordinate with other disciplines in the preparation and development of the functional safety deliverables and ensure that other disciplines' input is incorporated.

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 engineering or equivalent applicable demonstratable experience

• TUV FS Engineer certificate or equivalent

• Significant experience in EPC/MAC/plant operations, specifically in process or automation & control systems within the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors

• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage multiple projects running concurrently

• Experience in brownfield upgrades/replacement of automation and control systems projects 

• Stay updated on the latest industry developments

• Understanding of commercial aspects as related to projects and operations

• Excellent communication abilities, with enthusiasm and diplomacy in interactions

• Inquisitive, well organised, and have a keen eye for detail 

• Ability to work effectively in an integrated team environment, supporting colleagues and fostering trust and respect within the team

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution

• Knowledge of ISO 21789 and performance of gas turbine safety assessment review

• Knowledge of EEMUA 201 and coordination of Alarm management study

• Compressor Station / Metering experience is advantageous 

• Knowledge of IEC 62443 and cybersecurity as applicable to functional safety

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.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.