Job Capsule

In accordance with established policies, procedures and standards, is responsible for the activities related to an assigned organizational element, program, project or task. Will normally plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or scientific field. Project work and assignments may be broad in nature requiring ingenuity and cross functional coordination.

Job Duties/Roles

1. Provides day-to-day leadership of Engineering staff assigned. Assigns projects to Engineers and monitors the progress of all assigned projects. Ensures the delivery of high quality service and maintenance of good customer relations.

2. Devises new approaches to problems encountered and makes recommendations for changes in methods, procedures or design where necessary.

3. Monitors the technical quality, content, consistency, continuity and timeliness of action of all assigned projects.

4. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of technical responsibility. Performs engineering reviews and analyses when necessary. Reviews other engineers' work and provides appropriate guidance and training when necessary.

5. Participates in the development and changes of Rules. Advises assigned staff in matters related to the application of Rules and Regulations.

6. Prepares written response to clients in accordance with established procedures.

7. Maintains liaison with other engineering specialists internally and externally.

8. Monitors the performance, development potential and training needs of engineers assigned. Keeps management informed of manpower needs.

9. Develops or assists in the development of qualification statements, proposals, bids and other presentation materials.

10. Implements and maintains the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems within assigned area of responsibility.

11. Prepares accurate billing to clients.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)

1. Should have advanced practical industry related experience.

2. Knowledge of related technical disciplines.

3. Knowledge of applicable Rules and Regulations and impact of Rule applications and interpretations.

4. Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.

5. The human relations skills necessary to maintain positive client contacts and provide leadership and motivation to subordinate staff and peers.

6. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

7. Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex or unique engineering problems.

8. Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.

9. A working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Systems (internal candidates only).

Job Description & Requirements

Will take part in formal and on-the-job training programs. Will perform work assignments that are related to onshore, offshore and marine risk and safety, under the direct supervision of an experienced engineer. Work assignments are designated to familiarize the incumbent with the Company’s business, policies, methods and procedures for delivery to Client.

Job Duties/Roles

• Performs and supports risk and safety studies for onshore, offshore and marine projects, as assigned, for compliance with applicable Rules, Regulations and contract commitments.
• Performs analysis with specialized software with guidance from Senior Engineers.
• Assists in the development of proposed solutions to Client with respect to study findings as determined by needs and for projects assigned.
• Prepares written, technically accurate and timely responses to faxes and letters from clients or other technical groups.
• Drafts technically accurate reports detailing the results of various studies performed for review by a senior Engineer.
• Prepares accurate and timely weekly reports and requests for invoices on all work performed.
• Participates in related training seminars.
• Undergoes ABS Quality System training and applies the TQM principle in the work environment.
• Communicates the status of the current workload to all appropriate members of the organization’s team to insure the needs of the clients will be met.

What You Will Need:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)

• A Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent in an appropriate technical discipline. Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of related technical disciplines.
• Knowledge and / or interests in Risk and Safety, and process facilities.
• The ability to identify, analyze and propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing .
• Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Needs to be familiar with all of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

The Engineer is responsible for handling engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty, require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering or science. Through broader and more technically challenging work assignments, will develop a thorough understanding of policies, methods and procedures.

Job Duties/Roles

• Provide risk and reliability engineering activities for marine and offshore projects utilizing both qualitative and quantitative reliability analysis methods such as HAZID, HAZOP, Fault tree analysis, Quantitative Risk Assessment, fire/explosion/dispersion consequence simulations, etc.
• Review engineering technical specifications and drawings in the area of process and control engineering.
• Prepare technical reports to identify units posing an excessive risk to Safety, Assets, and the Environment.
• Advise and confer with engineers in design review meetings and technical workshops to give risk and reliability findings and recommendations.
• Active in assisting the team with business development opportunities and technical proposal drafting.
• Perform any duties assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)

• Knowledge of related technical disciplines is preferred.
• Related experience in their field and demonstrated capabilities preferred.
• Independent, minimal supervision required due to specialized nature of the position.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of company business policies and procedures.
• Human relation skills are necessary to maintain positive client contacts and peers.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and propose creative, unique solutions to problems.
• Ability to undertake short- and long-term planning to provide for efficient and effective scheduling of work assignments.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to make effective oral presentations to clients.

Minimum years of Experience

More than 5 years related experience preferred.

Required/Preferred Education Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher degree in chemical engineering and/or Bachelor’s/master's in health, Safety and Environment related courses

Required/Preferred Professional Requirements

Consequence software experience preferred – E.g. PHAST, FLACS, KFX, InFlux, Fluent

Experience with offshore Formal Safety Assessments preferred.