Process Safety and Risk Engineer Job at Exxon Mobil

Exxon Mobil Corporation is one of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, an industry leader in the petroleum and petrochemical business and operates in virtually every region of the world. Mobil Producing Nigeria and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria are affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation and have operated in Nigeria for over 60 years and form one of the largest sources of revenue for the Nigerian government and economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Process Safety and Risk Engineer

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
What role you will play in our team:

• Provide safety and risk engineering support for Production Operations and the Technical organizations (OT, NPO, Wells etc.) to ensure the safety and reliability of contractors and employees, environment and operations.
• This is provided in a format consistent with the Company guidelines, regulatory guidelines and industry standards.

Responsibilities
What you will do:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards, characterize the risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safety procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct safety training sessions for employees and contractors to promote safe practices and awareness.
• Perform compliance assessments to ensure adherence to company, national, and industry safety regulations.
• Monitor and manage environmental impact, including waste management and pollution prevention.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports on safety incidents and compliance status.

About You 
Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science preferably in Safety, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. A higher degree in Risk / Safety Engineering is an added advantage 
• Minimum of 5 years and not more than 12 years relevant oil & gas industry experience. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in consequence assessment modelling tools, like PHAST is an added advantage
• Fluency in written and spoken English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

Behavioral expectations:

• Behavioural expectations: in addition to strong interpersonal & communication skills (written and verbal), candidate should possess:
• Innovative: produces/promotes novel ideas
• Courage of Conviction
• Prioritizes and manages risk
• Creates business value to increase competitive advantage
• Develop others by demonstrating ownership and influencing others to take initiative
• Develop/deploy long-term, effective strategies
• Ability to work in challenging environments, including extended stay at offshore facilities.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience:

• Process Safety principles, theories and concepts
• Application of process safety related codes, standards, and practices in regulation of oil and gas facility production design and operations (i.e. API 14C, 14J, 794, NFPA etc)
• Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CIH).
• Experience with safety management software.
• Knowledge of fire prevention systems and emergency response planning.