Process Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering Specialist

Process Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering Specialist

Title: Process Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering Specialist
Location: CA-AB-Calgary
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Husky Energy's Technical Services team is currently looking for a Process Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering Specialist . The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Instrumentation Control and Measurement and will provide engineering expertise and leadership in process safety management and in losspreventionat a corporate level. A key focus area will be to promote process safety management and loss prevention concepts to Husky's projects, operations and maintenance, including providing advice on regulations and industry standards. The primary role is to ensure that all hazards are identified and risks are assessed and managed, by providing inherent safety in design versus putting in place controls to manage those hazards. This position will also support Husky's projects and corporate HS&E teams on incident investigations, training and auditing on loss prevention and process safety management.

Specific responsibilities will include:
* Be recognized as a company specialist in loss prevention and process safety management
* Review and provide design recommendations for new projects and proposed facility modifications to ensure conformance with process safety and loss prevention codes, standards and procedures
* Promote, facilitate or lead Process Hazards Analyses (for example HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, etc)
* Develop and/or provide input to engineering specifications relating to process safety and loss prevention
* Conduct or review safety studies, equipment specifications; datasheets and vendor documents for firefighting equipment
* Conduct, review or assist in the development of the following safety related studies and consequence risk analyses:
* Fire risk and explosion risk analysis
* Gas dispersion and radiation risk analysis
* Fire protection and detection systems analysis; and
* Risk based facility siting and escape evacuation risk analysis
* Develop and/or update process safety management and loss prevention standards and procedures
* Develop key performance indicators for monitoring and improving Husky's process safety and loss prevention performance
* Conduct or participate in process safety management, loss prevention audits and incident investigations
* Participate in pre-start-up safety reviews
* Educate and train business units, projects, technical and field operations staff in loss prevention and process safety management best practices
* Represent Husky in industry peer groups related to loss prevention and process safety
* Liaise with projects, corporate HS&E, operations and maintenance on loss prevention and process safety issues

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
* B.Sc. in Engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred) is required and a M.Sc. in Engineering is an asset
* A Professional Engineer designation recognized APEGGA or eligible for registration with APEGGA.
* Must have H2S Alive, First Aid CPR and Safe Driving Certifications
* Minimum 15 years of loss prevention experience in the upstream, onshore oil and gas industry
* A strong working knowledge of process safety management and loss prevention related industry standards
* Solid career background in process safety management and loss prevention related to the oil and gas industry with 15 years' experience in evaluation, development and coordination of process safety management and loss prevention activities
* Demonstrated experience in educating and training business units, operations, maintenance and engineering staff on loss prevention requirements, techniques and methods
* Knowledgeable in upstream oil and gas operations (onshore and offshore), refinery, upgrader, gas plant and SAGD operations
* Strong knowledge on Process Hazards Analysis methods, including HAZOP and LOPA
* Strong analytical trouble shooting skill and excellent attention to detail
* Strong management skills and the ability to plan and direct programs while only given broad objectives
* Familiar with incident investigation processes
* Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment
* Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of work tasks and priorities
* Strong mentoring and leadership skills
* Strong decision making and troubleshooting skills
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
* Must have a Valid Driver's License and willing to travel for the role

This is a safety sensitive role and as such you will also be required to pass the Husky pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.

This position requires the incumbent to operate a vehicle for which a valid driver's license is required. The final candidate will be required to provide a recent (ie. issued within previous 4 weeks) original driver's abstract for a 5 year period, prior to starting work with Husky, for review by our Health and Safety group


This posting will remain open for applications until a suitable candidate has been found.