Graduate Safety Engineer/Risk Management Consultant
Job type: Full time, permanent
Location: Derby, UK
Background to the Role
We are seeing an increasing demand for our services within all established sectors, which include transportation, nuclear, oil and gas and defence. Additionally, we are becoming increasingly involved in supporting the safe and effective development of innovative technologies to mitigate climate change, including onshore/offshore wind energy, carbon capture & storage, and hydrogen economy. This is driven by the move many of our clients are making towards enabling and supporting a low-carbon future and our own passion to play our part in helping society meet its evolving needs in a safe, sustainable and ethical way.
Job Decription
We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic graduate Engineer (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or similar) to work effectively and collaboratively within our Derby office. You will primarily support a range of existing and new projects across all sectors. As a member of the Derby team you will also have the oppurtunity to network with other colleagues to support projects being deliveredby other Risktec offices, with the potential for works abroad.
As part of the role you will gain experience supporting senior colleagues on project tasks and will develop a good understanding of the technical, engineering and operational issues fundamental to safety and risk management within a variety of industries.
At the same time as gaining practical experience, Risktec will provide training that can lead to recognised qualifications. Risktec offers education programmes leading to postgraduate awards by Liverpool John Moores University (PgCert, PgDip, MSc) and training programmes utilising the same content but with a reduced level of assessment leading to Risktec Professional Qualifications. These are all completed via Distance Learning.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package for this role, including flexible working and a workplace that is easily accessible by public transport or car.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Providing technical safety support to senior colleagues and clients, working in areas such as:
Hazard identification (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA workshops);
Fault analysis (FTA, ETA, PSA);
Qualitative & Quantitative Risk Analysis (Bowtie workshops, QRA);
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) / Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination / verification;
HSE Cases and HSEQ Management Systems;
Working on project deliverables on time and to budget;
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, methods, data and use of appropriate software;
Preparing bids.
Requirements:
Qualifications and experience:
A high level degree (BEng, BSc) or equivalent, in an appropriate science, engineering or numerate subject;
Highly computer literate;
Working proficient knowledge of English, both verbal and written.Personal qualities
Able to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently where needed;
Clear communication skills are essential, both verbal and written, and strong organisational skills and attention to detail both are critical in the work that we do;
Strong analytical and logical skills are essential;
Able to travel within UK and possibly abroad, often at short notice;
This opportunity has high visibility and profile so we require an enthusiastic, confident individual who we would be proud to represent Risktec in front of our clients.The following requirements are considered desirable for the role:
Membership of a relevant, appropriate institution;
Knowledge and keen interest in the design, construction and/or operation of key climate action technologies and strategies, ideally; onshore/offshore wind, carbon capture & storage and/or hydrogen economy;
Awareness and keen interest in Sustainability concepts and the responsibilities and challenges associated with the transition to net zero carbon emissions;
Awareness of some of the technical safety studies listed above is desirable, as is the ability to write technical reports, however, training will be provided;
Experience of working on research and development projects. About Risktec
Risktec is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We help clients to manage health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and business risk in sectors where the impact of loss is high.
Our people are high calibre and motivated professionals, with a clear focus on meeting clients’ expectations. Our principal office is in Warrington, with other UK Offices in Aberdeen, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. We also have international offices in key locations in Europe, Middle East, South East Asia and North America. Our activities are supported by a comprehensive network of TÜV Rheinland offices and local representatives in other regions around the world. We are privileged to have many of the world’s best companies as clients in many sectors, including oil, gas and chemical, nuclear and defence, transport and renewables. We have delivered over 7,000 projects to over 1,400 clients in over 70 countries. Further information is available at (url removed)
