Technical Safety Engineer

About the role

MDE Stavanger is seeking a Senior Technical Safety Asset Discipline Engineer for a one-year consultancy assignment with the possibility of extension. This role is part of the Asset Integrity & Maintenance Team for one of MDE’s operated offshore assets. As a senior engineer, you will take full ownership of technical safety from day one with minimal onboarding.

You will be the day-to-day point of contact for technical safety on the asset, responsible for technical safety equipment and performance standards. You will ensure that barriers are maintained, monitored, and followed up in line with the risk picture. You will also be supported by the Technical Safety & Barrier Management department for peer support and quality assurance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical safety support to the asset team and offshore organisation.
• Own and follow up technical safety equipment and associated performance standards (e.g. fire and gas detection, emergency shutdown, firewater and deluge, passive fire protection, ignition source control, escape, evacuation and lifesaving equipment).
• Monitor barrier status, follow up degraded barriers, and define robust compensating measures to maintain the safety level.
• Assess risk related to deviations, dispensations, temporary changes, and reduced functionality of equipment, and handle cases in the relevant tools (e.g. Synergi).
• Follow up test and maintenance results for safety-critical equipment, including offshore participation in firewater and deluge tests, and contribute to performance standard compliance verification.
• Provide technical safety input to management of change, modifications, and work orders, and participate in or facilitate HAZID, HAZOP, and design reviews.
• Contribute to updates of risk analyses (TRA/QRA) and emergency preparedness analyses, and follow up resulting actions and assumptions in operation.
• Interface with Portfolio Engineering, technical safety SMEs, barrier management advisors, and other disciplines, and support audits and supervisory activities from the authorities.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• MSc or BSc in engineering (e.g. safety, process, mechanical or similar).
• Minimum 10 years of experience within technical safety, of which at least 5 years from technical safety in operations of offshore installations, preferably on the Norwegian continental shelf.
• Good knowledge of the Norwegian regulations (Havtil) and relevant standards, e.g. NORSOK S-001, ISO 13702, IEC 61508/61511 and Offshore Norge Guideline 070.
• Proven experience with barrier management in operation, including ownership of performance standards, follow-up of degraded barriers, and definition of compensating measures.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.
• Documented ability to work independently and take full ownership of technical safety for an operating asset from day one, without an extended onboarding period.
• Valid offshore safety course and health certificate, or willingness to obtain them, and willingness to travel offshore.

What we offer

• Permanent or project-based employment with attractive and competitive terms and conditions.
• Career opportunities with leading companies in energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction.
• Diverse and challenging projects, both nationally and internationally.
• Exclusive access to MDE's extensive project and client portfolio through established framework agreements.
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments from our experienced recruitment and operations teams.
• Comprehensive onboarding and support with mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required.
• Opportunities to expand your professional network and develop your skills through diverse assignments and long-term career planning.
• Discounted home-to-work and work-to-home travel arrangements, along with other attractive employee benefits.
• Consultant networking events bringing together MDE consultants across disciplines and projects to share experiences, build professional relationships, and connect socially.

About MDE

MDE Group is a global recruitment company specializing in identifying and placing top talent worldwide. Today, MDE consists of 12 companies providing consultancy, staffing, and recruitment services, as well as offshore personnel and advisory services. With our unique understanding of both local and international markets, we help professionals and companies find exactly what they are looking for.