
Safety Engineer / Consultant (Hydrogen) - JHB and CT
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Transferring knowledge of the South African Laws and Regulations into hydrogen-specific projects (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Pressure Equipment Regulation
- Design Review / Technical Due Diligence
- Preparation of HAZOP analysis
- Develop Process Flow Diagram (PFDs) and Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs) being able to explain selected flow configuration
- Review of Commissioning Testing Plans
- Preparation of Guidelines / zone classification
- Calculation of equipment sizes including vessels, columns, heat exchanger requirements, and packaged equipment specifications
- Attendance and input at major reviews such a PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZOPs, and 3D model reviews. Representing the process engineering discipline and being able to explain process design questions to clients and other disciplines
- Development of alarm and trip setpoint and process safety time calculations
- Qualification as Green Hydrogen Auditor will be provided by the company.
- Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work, and support and comply with all organizational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
- The job holder has to behave at all times in a manner consistent with all applicable local laws, Company values and Code of Ethics and to actively promote this to others as well.
- Take reasonable care to ensure your own and others’ health and safety.
- Advocate and promote the Company’s Health, Safety and Well-being strategy and policies.
- A recognized bachelors (or higher) degree in chemical engineering, science, electrical engineering, or similar from an accredited college or university
- A conceptual understanding of chemical engineering principles, hydrogen technologies, FMEA, and similar
- Excellent knowledge of technical theory, engineering principles, good engineering practices and how to apply them for design execution
- Familiarity with major regulations and industry codes and standards affecting standard design, quality, or processes
- Conversant in relief calculation methodologies and industry codes and standards applicable to pressure relief design.
- Knowledgeable in process design of equipment, including vessels, columns, heat exchangers and package process specifications for equipment and control valves.
- Specific experience in planning and executing greenfield or brownfield projects in one or more of the following market segments:
- Knowledge of hydrogen technologies along the value chain from hydrogen production, storage, distribution, transportation and end usage
- Natural gas processing including liquefaction and regasification
- Coal, gas or biomass to chemicals such as methanol and ammonia
- Solar and/or combined cycle power plants
- Hydrogen value chain including reforming, liquefaction, transportation and fuelling stations
- Offshore and onshore pipelines
- Desalination, raw water, demineralized water and waste water treatment plants
- Familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above.
- Delivers process safety engineering major deliverables according to a set engineering design criteria utilizing approved engineering procedures and practices.
- Coordinate the design development of a system/project with other engineering departments
- Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
- Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
- Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
- When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
- Assists in on-the-job-training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
- Prepares letters to vendors and clients.
- Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.
- Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
- Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
- Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
- Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.