Technical Safety Engineer

About the job

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for technical safety on the asset.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Personal qualities

• Experienced and confident, with the credibility to make and justify technical safety decisions independently in a busy operational environment.
• Communicates clearly with offshore personnel, discipline engineers, and management alike.
• Proactive and collaborative, with a genuine interest in safety and continuous improvement.

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.

How to apply

Please submit candidates by 12 noon on Friday, 20 November 2026.

Contact

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