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Wood is currently recruiting for a Lead Process & Technical Safety Engineer to support our growing operations in Singapore. to play a pivotal role in supporting our expanding operations in Singapore. In this senior position, you’ll be at the heart of project delivery - ensuring materials flow seamlessly from receipt to final handover, enabling safe, efficient, and on‑schedule construction outcomes.
If you thrive in complex project environments and take pride in precision, planning, and collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on industry‑leading projects across renewable and emerging energy sectors.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Responsibilities:
As Lead Technical Health & Safety Engineer, you will provide senior technical leadership across process safety, loss prevention, and fire protection engineering, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑performing project delivery.
You will:
- Lead and deliver process and technical safety scope across all project phases (Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED, EPC/EPCM), ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance
- Provide technical authority and governance for process safety, loss prevention, and fire protection design
- Manage, mentor, and develop the Process Safety & Loss Prevention team, ensuring capability, resourcing, and knowledge growth
- Drive risk‑based safety engineering, integrating safety by design into layout, systems, and operations
- Ensure alignment with client, company, and international safety standards, codes, and legislative requirements
- Contribute to proposals, estimates, and bid strategies from a technical safety perspective
- Champion continuous improvement by staying abreast of industry advances, standards, and best practice
Technical Scope Includes:
- Leadership and participation in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, QRA, FERA, PCS, and Facility Siting Studies
- Design and review of firewater systems, fire & gas detection, firefighting, foam, clean agent, and passive fire protection systems
- Development and review of PFDs, P&IDs, plot plans, 3D models, Basis of Design, and safety documentation
- Consequence modelling (thermal radiation, gas dispersion, explosion/blast)
- Firewater network and hydraulic analysis using industry‑standard tools (e.g., Pipenet)
- Technical assurance reviews of area classification drawings, layouts, and safety‑critical systems
Qualifications:
To succeed in this role, you will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a passion for engineering safety excellence.
You will have:
- 6-12+ years’ experience in Process / Technical Safety or Fire Protection Engineering within oil & gas, LNG, chemical, refinery, renewable, or emerging energy sectors
- Proven experience delivering safety engineering across Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED, and EPC/EPCM projects (greenfield and brownfield)
- Strong hands‑on expertise in:
- Process safety studies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, PCS, Safety Case)
- Firewater, fire & gas, firefighting, and passive fire protection system design
- Hydraulic calculations, consequence modelling, and safety system sizing
- Proficiency in developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, data sheets, calculations, and technical reports
- Solid working knowledge of international codes, standards, client specifications, and local regulatory requirements
- Experience defining scopes of work and reviewing outputs from third‑party safety studies
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence clients, partners, and multidisciplinary teams
Personal attributes that set you apart:
- Exceptional communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation
- Strong relationship‑builder with an extensive internal and external network
- A collaborative mindset, fostering positive relationships with suppliers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
- A strategic thinker who contributes to continuous improvement and project success
- Highly organized, with excellent planning and prioritization skills
- A proactive, enthusiastic leader who inspires confidence and accountability
If you’re ready to bring structure, leadership, and precision to complex projects - and want to be part of a company shaping the future of energy - we’d love to hear from you.
