NES Fircroft is delighted to be partnering with a major Oil & Gas operator on their multi-billion dollar LNG project in Africa.

The project which is currently in Design phase is looking to add an Process Safety Engineer to their project offices in Milan, Italy.

This role will be a contract based position, with an expected long term duration, it will require candidates to be based in Milan Mon – Fri. The role will have potential to transition to a 28/28 rotational position at site location in Africa at a later date.

On offer for this role will be an excellent day rate and associated contractor package which includes accommodation and ground transport allowances.

Purpose of role:

• The African based LNG scope is a multi billion $ project led by our global energy client
• Onshore facilities include 2 trains total of 13 MTPA LNG, Utilities, Marine Facilities, Site Infrastructure and Resettlement Village.
• The feed stream is fed to the LNG plant which comprises gas/liquid separation, gas treatment (removal of acid gas, dehydration, and mercury), heavy component (C5+) removal followed by gas liquefaction, storage and export. Condensate stabilization and export facilities are also included. Phase 1a of the PROJECT consists of the first two (2) LNG trains and relevant utilities.

Activities

• Work in the Process discipline organization of 4 FTE on Company's side and around 120 FTE on Contractor's side, including Process Technologies, Utilities and Offsite Technologies, and Loss Prevention.
• Assure the Process discipline issuance, review, and approval of over 2,000 technical documents.
• Manage the Process discipline development of engineering specifications and provide quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness. Support to other discipline leaders on the overall 177 PO's having a total value of USD 3 Billion.Ensure all Project HSE requirements are adhered to and implemented. Ensure HSE is emphasized throughout all process design activities. Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
• Complete execution of process design aspects in accordance with project standards and guidelines, procedures, Quality Program, project plans and contractual obligations.
• Review and verify EPC Contractor's remaining detailed engineering deliverables, including QRA, fire and gas detector layouts, Safety Critical Element Performance Standards, fire and safety equipment vendor data review, implementation of ALARP activities, completion of remaining vendor HAZOP studies, and tracking implementation and close out of remaining HAZOP and other safety review actions.
• Complete execution of process safety aspects in accordance with MZLNG standards and guidelines, procedures, Quality Program, project plans and contractual obligations.
• Responsible for the implementation of Process Safety in Design requirements.
• Continue / restart the Process Safety in Design effort with the selected 3rd party vendor, to review Project deliverables and ensure they are fit for purpose. Close out remaining PSID actions. Owner of the 3rd party contracts for 3rd party independent reviews of PSiD.
• Restart the Technological Risk Assessment with the selected vendor and close out the remaining TRA actions.
• Review, in coordination with Operating personnel, critical Operating documents, including Operating manuals, Commissioning procedures, Startup procedures, Operating procedures, and Emergency and Evacuation plans.
• Work with Process Engineering, Operations HSE team, and Production Operations to ensure all appropriate safeguards and mitigations are in place to provide a safe working environment.
• Work with on-site vendor teams, in cooperation with site HSE, to ensure all Process Safety requirements are incorporated in vendor equipment and operations.
• Support for field generated changes, from Construction, Commissioning, or Operating teams.  Assurance of Process Safety of changes, including HAZOPs or other studies, as necessary.
• Work with Contractor to ensure all final Process Safety deliverables are properly captured in the Project Information Management system.
• Support for field generated changes, from Construction, Commissioning, or Operating teams.  Assurance of Process Safety of changes, including Risk Assessments, HAZOPs, or other studies, as necessary.

Location
•            Based in Milan during Engineering phase.
•            May relocate to Site during Construction activities at Engineering completion or provide remote support from home office.
•            Potential transition to Commissioning team.

Accountabilities
•            Work in the Process Engineering team in the overall Engineering organization.
•            Ensure implementation and execution of a Process Safety Assurance framework.
•            Focus on completion of process safety deliverables, assurance for commissioning and start-up procedures, and performance test verification of the LNG ISBL / OSBL facilities.

Qualifications and Experience required
•            Degree in appropriate Engineering discipline.
•            Proficient in English language.
•            Eight (8) or more years' experience in Oil and Gas and large projects.
•            Experience with LNG project process safety requirements and work processes through EPC, commissioning, and start-up.
•            Experience with process safety reviews (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, F&G map reviews, SIMOP reviews, etc.) and producing typical process safety deliverables (e.g., QRA, bow tie analysis, layout studies, Hazardous Area Classifications, Fire and blowdown zone studies, etc.).
•            Experience working within a value assurance framework and detailed knowledge of the application of Process Safety in operations.
•            Commissioning and start-up experience preferrable

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.