Principal Technical Safety Engineer (Sponsorship Opportunity) — Perth CBD, Perth

Wood is recruiting a Principal Technical Safety Engineer with relevant design expertise in Brownfields Oil & Gas projects to join our global Operations business. This engagement is a permanent opportunity to support the expansion of the Operations business. Wood's "Operations" APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region's most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia. Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end-of-trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs. Reporting to the Technical Safety Engineering Discipline Manager and Project Engineering Manager, you will step into a dedicated project team. You will balance technical leadership between your team and the client, across offshore gas and condensate production facilities and thrive on the challenge of: Working across a range of engineering projects at any phase including: - concept identification, selection and definition, FEED, detailed design/execute, commissioning and start-up, as-building, and closeout, for timely delivery according to approved schedules. Setting clear technical direction for any assigned direct reports on the project, including weekly goals for each member of the team. Defining and applying safety engineering principles to the design / modification of petroleum production/processing facilities, as per client requests. Representing the Technical Safety discipline in design reviews, HAZOPs, HazIDs and LOPA and have the capability to facilitate such reviews. You will bring to life Wood's three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction. At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities. To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally hold full working rights to be able to work lawfully in this Australian location. Sponsorship opportunities will also be considered for suitable candidates. Candidates with ongoing visa applications are encouraged to apply. You will be suitably qualified in an Engineering Degree from a recognised institution and have: 12 years experience in safety engineering for a hydrocarbons processing / petroleum production facilities within Australia and preferably on brownfields projects (existing assets). A strong appreciation for Technical Safety Engineering principles, processes and philosophies Mature expertise and discretion in applying knowledge of safety regulation frameworks and applicable codes/ standards, Commercial wisdom Excellent report writing and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated facilitation skills and effective client interfacing Demonstrated experience in supporting and coaching junior engineering professionals. What will set you apart is your demonstrated experience in leading and providing mature technical safety engineering discretion to provide hands-on guidance for your team and high-level client interfacing to drive optimal performance. It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. If you are a Technical Safety / Process Safety / Risk & Safety Engineering professional looking to take a lead on a major project in WA - apply today Shortlisting will commence immediately.