Principal Alarm Management Engineer

John Wood Group

  • Aberdeen Aberdeenshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 hours ago
Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the worldWood is currently looking for a Principal Alarm Management Engineer to join our System Integration (SI) team within out Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects.This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton with the expectation of travel as required.Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.The RoleThe Principal Alarm Management Engineer is responsible for managing the full alarm system lifecycle-aligned with ISA-18.2, EEMUA 191, and IEC 62682-including creating or reviewing the Alarm Philosophy and master alarm database, chairing rationalization workshops, designing and improving alarm systems to reduce nuisance alarms, and conducting regular compliance audits using Excel tools or bespoke software.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control systems solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do:What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  • 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
  • Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
Responsibilities:The Key Objectives of this role are:
  • Management of Alarm System: In-depth understanding of alarm management lifecycle stages as per ISA 18.2, EMMUU191, and IEC 62682
  • Create or review Alarm Philosophy, Alarm System Requirement Specification, Alarm rationalisation workshop terms of reference, and master alarm database
  • Chair and facilitate alarm rationalisation workshops, using bespoke software, simplified Excel workbooks, and alarm databases.
  • Design and implement effective alarm systems that meet operational needs.
  • Lead initiatives for the continuous improvement of alarm systems to reduce nuisance alarms and enhance overall system performance
  • Conduct regular assessments and audits of the alarm management system to ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Provide training for personnel responsible for interacting with alarm systems, ensuring understanding of alarm management protocols and best practices
  • Functional Safety Management: Serve as the primary contact for functional safety for project definition, development, and execution
  • Workshop Coordination: Develop terms of reference and organise workshops such as HAZOP, LOPA, CHAZOP, EHAZID, etc
  • Deliverables Management: Create or review key functional safety documents, including:
  • Functional Safety Plan
  • Functional Safety Management Procedures
  • Safety Requirement Specifications
  • SIS Impact Analysis
  • SIL Calculations
  • Emergency Depressurization & Blowdown Specifications
  • SIL Verification and Validation Procedures, etc
  • Assessment Coordination: Oversee functional safety assessments, audits, security risk assessments and independent verification of lifecycle deliverables
  • Prior Use Demonstration: Coordinate or conduct prior use demonstrations
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with other teams to develop deliverables like P&IDs, cause & effect diagrams, alarm & trip schedules, instrument datasheets, and SIS logic solver user requirement specifications, ensuring functional safety considerations are integrated
  • Compliance Assurance: Ensure alignment with project functional safety specifications, client standards, and relevant national/international standards (e.g., IEC61508, IEC61511)
  • Software Proficiency: Utilise exSILentia software for managing functional safety lifecycle activities
  • Manhours Monitoring: Track and control manhours for functional safety activities
  • Test Participation: Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and participate in Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), conduct SIS verification and validation reviews according to project standards
  • Reporting: Produce technical and progress reports
  • Project Schedule Support: Assist project management in developing the project schedule
  • Performance Monitoring: Support project performance by monitoring key performance indicators, such as cost and schedule performance
  • Client Liaison: Act as the primary contact for clients, ensuring their satisfaction and requirements are met
Qualifications:What Makes you Remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.Expected:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent applicable demonstratable experience
  • TUV FS Engineer certificate or equivalent
  • Alarm Management Practitioner certificate
  • Significant experience in EPC/MAC/plant operations, specifically in process or automation & control systems within the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage multiple projects running concurrently
  • Experience in brownfield upgrades/replacement of automation and control systems projects
  • Stay updated on the latest industry developments
  • Understanding of commercial aspects as related to projects and operations
  • Excellent communication abilities, with enthusiasm and diplomacy in interactions
  • Inquisitive, well organised, and have a keen eye for detail
  • Ability to work effectively in an integrated team environment, supporting colleagues and fostering trust and respect within the team
Desirable:
  • Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution
  • Knowledge of ISO 21789 and performance of gas turbine safety assessment review
  • Compressor Station / Metering experience is advantageous
  • Knowledge of IEC 62443 and cybersecurity as applicable to functional safety
About Us: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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe 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.

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