Assistant Technical Safety Engineer

Job ID:39491
 

Assistant Technical Safety Engineer

Lloyd’s Register

Location : Aberdeen, United Kingdom

What we’re looking for 

Are you a recent engineering graduate with a passion for working in the marine, offshore, onshore oil & gas, and renewables sectors? Do you aspire to make an impact by contributing to safety in a technical environment where your expertise matters?

If yes, joining Lloyd’s Register as an Assistant Technical Safety Engineer could be the ideal opportunity for you!

In this role, you will be part of our Global Technical Support Office, specifically supporting the Technical Safety Team. You’ll gain hands-on experience performing Design Appraisal and Type Approval of complex safety systems and arrangements in line with statutory codes, international standards, and our rules. Additionally, you will assist colleagues and provide pragmatic, safety-focused advice to clients, helping them achieve compliance and safety excellence.

We offer a challenging yet supportive environment where you can develop your skills and grow professionally, with opportunities to realise your ambitions.

What we offer you 

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes. 
• A Full time permanent role.

The Role :

The Technical Safety Team within the organisations Global Technical Support Office has a strong specialisation in design review of Technical Safety Systems for marine, offshore and onshore oil and gas and renewables facilities, which are referred to in accordance with Statutory Regulations, Flag State Requirements and Classification Rules and International Standards.

The work the Technical Safety Team undertakes has helped cement LR’s position as one of the leading classification societies in the maritime industry and key Certification provided for fire protection products on marine and offshore hydrocarbon facilities.

Working with a global team of engineers, field surveyors, and clients to propose innovative solutions to problems, and advise on the time and cost of work involved. Continuous focus on professional development, actively seeking out opportunities to enhance expertise and keep skills fully up to date.

As an Assistant Technical Safety Engineer you will have the opportunity to assist in providing expert specialist technical advice which customers expect from Lloyd’s Register. Bringing a sophisticated approach to problem solving, you’ll effectively manage the most complex aspects of this multidisciplinary project, combining innovative thinking with precise rigour.

Reporting to the Team Lead the ‘Key Responsibilities’ are:

• To assist in the design appraisal process of marine, offshore and onshore oil and gas and renewables industries technical safety arrangements and systems* against Codes and Standards and Regulations and Client project requirements, within agreed parameters that includes budget constraints and contractual requirements.

*  Broad Technical Areas: Fire & Gas Detection, Active Fire Protection, Passive Fire Protection, Cryogenic Exposure Protection, Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Facilities, Technical Safety Studies.

• To assist in the Type Approval process of Cryogenic and Passive Fire Protection products to various international codes and standards in a consistent and timely manner.
• To assist in providing sound Technical and Regulatory guidance to Clients during the design and construction phase and participate in meetings or workshops where required.
• To perform assessments and provide input for specialist advice for service delivery, research or development work within agreed parameters that includes budget constraints and contractual requirements.
• To apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate and maintain engineering products, processes, systems and services.
• To produce the deliverable within the agreed parameters in a defined format.
• To assess / recommend the time / value of the work to be undertaken for an internal / external client within an agreed fee / cost structure.
• To discuss / present the deliverable with the internal / external client and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Undertake administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.
• To pursue Continuous Professional Development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• To assist in service delivery improvement by communicating internal / external client feedback as appropriate.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
• Conduct occasional site visits at various ship yards, client sites, testing laboratories, or production facilities as required to successfully complete projects.
• To make suggestions to improve service delivery effectiveness through changes to processes or work scope such that it leads to a reduction in appraisal effort (where applicable).
• Assisting the business in the bid and win process for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements for a range of projects.

What you bring

• A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register within the relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum of two years programme).
• Some working experience in a related Technical Safety Engineering area would be desirable.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution with the aspiration to work towards achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• A practical, adaptable and well organised approach - and the ability to      work to tight deadlines.
• To demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills – we are a business based on people and relationships as much as technical expertise.
• Possess flexible attitude, effective interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, and can provide technical, commercial, and people communication.
• Competency with MS Office packages in order to efficiently manage data; create spreadsheets and produce reports, KPIs and recommendations.
• Basic project management techniques are desirable.
• Some knowledge of marine, offshore and onshore oil and gas and renewables sectors Fire Protection Products and Safety Legislation for marine, onshore and offshore facilities
• Knowledge of some relevant regulations, codes and standards relating to the technical safety field.

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About us 

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of 

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place. 

Want to apply. 

Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them! 

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. 

 If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy. 

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

   As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident

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