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Principal Compliance & Technical Safety

Aker Solutions, City of Westminster

Principal Compliance & Technical Safety

Salary Not Specified

Aker Solutions, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted today, 4 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 730017a37b7144a4b411e2412c71d292

Full Job Description

  • Regulatory Standards & Compliance: Identify, interpret, and educate teams on regulatory standards for the Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy sectors; monitor and implement updates as needed.
  • Project Leadership: Lead electrical project scoping, electrification assessments, and optimization studies focused on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and hydrogen production systems.
  • Design & Optimization: Provide expert support in FEED design, optimization studies, lifecycle costing, and analysis, while maintaining compliance and best practices.
  • Compliance Management: Oversee compliant design development, validation, verification, and certification throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning.
  • Design Reviews & Safety Studies: Lead and participate in design reviews (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP), safety studies, and provide technical input for regulatory compliance.
  • Collaboration & Standardization: Collaborate with certification and verification agencies; drive standardization of E&I delivery and technical requirements for HVDC and Oil & Gas projects.
  • SIL & Ex Compliance: Support and oversee SIL compliance (IEC 61508), including documentation and assessments, and lead Ex compliance assessments for onshore and offshore projects.
  • Expert Witness & Due Diligence: Serve as a due diligence and expert witness specialist, ensuring compliance and regulatory adherence in all relevant areas

    Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field; Chartered Engineer status; certified in SIL compliance (IEC 61511, IEC 61508) and good understanding with respect to Ex compliance.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Experience: Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, technical safety engineering, and verification services for Oil & Gas facilities, with a deep understanding of UK, EU, and Australian offshore legislative requirements.
  • E&I Expertise: Proficiency in E&I activities, including power systems, detection systems, CAE, shutdown hierarchy, emergency lighting, cybersecurity, and navaids.
  • Onshore Grid Infrastructure: Expertise in onshore grid infrastructure, such as substations and cables, and regulatory requirements for HVDC projects.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage multi-company project deliveries effectively.
  • Relationship Building: Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with business and functional leaders.
  • Integrity & Ethics: High standards of personal integrity and ethics.
  • Project Management & Communication: Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and explain complex topics to diverse stakeholders.

    Entr is the dedicated consultancy arm of Aker Solutions. We are at the forefront of the global energy transition. From low-carbon oil and gas to cutting-edge offshore wind, CCUS to hydrogen, we're tackling the energy transition head-on.
    • At Entr, we don't just adapt to change - we drive it. We transform bold ideas into groundbreaking insights and deliver impactful solutions that shape the energy landscape. We deliver expert consultancy services that shape the future of sustainable energy, combining both our technical expertise and early phase advisory services to de-risk and maximize value in energy projects worldwide. Here at Entr, ideas drive us, insights guide us, and impact defines us. To accelerate our growth, we are seeking talented individuals who are creative problem solvers, collaborative team players, and continuous learners driven by innovation. To support our journey, we are looking for a Principal Compliance and Technical Safety Engineer? to join the UK Consultancy team. This key role will focus on ensuring regulatory compliance and technical safety in the delivery of electrical, instrumentation, control and telecom systems across the Oil and Gas and New Energies markets. You will be part of a team that will contribute to both Consultancy and Capex project deliveries, playing a critical part in upholding Aker Solutions standards and delivering successful projects within the broader Aker Solutions framework., Why choose Entr? Meaningful Impact: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the energy landscape across renewable energy, low carbon oil and gas, carbon capture, hydrogen, offshore wind, electrical transmission and more. Accelerate Innovation: Leverage your expertise and insights to develop cutting-edge solutions, guiding customers through complex decisions. Continuous Growth: Together we will grow as we tackle complex energy challenges worldwide. You will get the opportunity to continuously expand your skills, take on additional responsibilities and make a lasting impact on the global energy landscape. Collaborative Environment: At Entr, diverse perspectives drive our solutions. Whether you're a changemaker, solution oriented, co-creator, or have an interest in safeguarding, you'll find a space where your voice matters. Our supportive atmosphere ensures every idea is valued and every contribution shapes the future of energy. Flexible Work-Life Integration: Enjoy an approach to work that respects your life outside the office. Our flexible options allow you to balance your career ambitions with your personal life, ensuring you can succeed at both. A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journeyCompetitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker CareAccess to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the seaPossibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week, NES Advantage is Entr's global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service. Diversity, Equity and InclusionEntr is empowered by its diverse workforce. We ensure a good working environment where equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion are considered vital to our success. We believe diversity creates value, attracts talent, and makes life more interesting. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds related to race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, and more. Part of Aker SolutionsAker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries, NES Advantage is Entr's global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one's identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. This is Aker Solutions Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.