Job Title: Safety Systems Engineer (Oil and Gas)

Job Summary:

The Safety Systems Engineer at the fresher level is responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of safety systems in oil and gas operations. This role involves learning to monitor and optimize safety-critical equipment such as emergency shutdown systems, fire and gas detection systems, and pressure relief mechanisms. The fresher works under the guidance of senior engineers to ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards while gaining technical knowledge and hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

System Support and Maintenance:

• Assist in the setup, calibration, and testing of safety-critical systems, including emergency shutdown devices and gas detectors.
• Learn to perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of safety systems.
• Ensure proper functionality of alarms, sensors, and other safety equipment under supervision.

Monitoring and Compliance:

• Support the monitoring of safety systems using SCADA and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to ensure operational integrity.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations, including API, OSHA, and ISO requirements.
• Participate in inspections and audits to validate safety systems' performance.

Incident Response Support:

• Assist in preparing for and responding to emergency scenarios, including testing emergency procedures and systems.
• Learn and follow protocols for reporting incidents and near-misses.
• Document safety system performance and report issues to senior engineers for resolution.

Learning and Development:

• Attend safety training programs and workshops to gain foundational knowledge of oil and gas safety systems.
• Develop familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for safety systems engineering.
• Gain exposure to advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies for analyzing safety system performance.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with senior engineers, operations teams, and safety officers to address safety system challenges.
• Provide technical support for system commissioning and startup activities.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and documentation related to safety systems.

Key Focus Areas:

• Safety Systems Maintenance: Support calibration and maintenance of emergency shutdown and fire/gas detection systems.
• Monitoring and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety standards and monitor system performance.
• Learning and Development: Gain hands-on experience and technical knowledge in safety systems engineering.
• Incident Preparedness: Support the development and execution of emergency response protocols.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Basic understanding of safety-critical systems, including alarms, gas detectors, and shutdown mechanisms.
• Awareness of safety standards and regulatory requirements in oil and gas operations (e.g., API, OSHA).
• Familiarity with SCADA/DCS systems for monitoring safety systems is advantageous.
• Analytical skills to identify and report issues in safety systems performance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Basic certifications in safety management or systems (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA 30-Hour) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Experience:

• No prior experience required; internships or academic projects related to safety systems in oil and gas are beneficial.

Tools and Technologies:

• Exposure to diagnostic tools such as gas detectors, pressure gauges, and multimeters.
• Familiarity with SCADA/DCS systems and safety instrumentation is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.

Other Requirements:

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to the dynamic environment of oil and gas operations.
• Willingness to work in field environments under supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining safety, quality, and compliance in all activities.