Senior Risk and Safety Engineer

Position: Senior Risk and Safety Engineer I
About Bureau Veritas Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

Across every industry we serve, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of quality, safety and environmental standards—protecting people, assets, and communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business employs over 2,800 professionals and operates more than 50 offices and laboratories across the region.

Industrials Bureau Veritas supports asset owners and operators to manage integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance across critical industrial infrastructure. Our expertise spans tanks, pressure equipment, piping, and hazardous facilities throughout the full asset lifecycle—helping clients manage risk and extend asset life with confidence.

The Opportunity You will provide specialist risk and safety engineering services for onshore and offshore oil & gas facilities. This role requires strong technical capability and regulatory knowledge, with the ability to independently deliver studies, audits, and safety case documentation in line with Australian regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities Deliver and facilitate risk studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, Bowtie, QRA, and ALARP demonstrations

Independently perform Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), including modelling, analysis, and reporting

Develop, revise, and update Safety Cases, including preparation of addendums and revisions for regulatory submission

Conduct Major Hazard Facility (MHF) audits, compliance reviews, and gap assessments

Support MHF Safety Reports and regulatory engagement activities

Provide technical input and compliance support for NOPSEMA requirements and offshore Safety Cases Interface with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders professionally and effectively

Prepare high-quality technical reports and deliverables

Support proposal development and business development activities as required

About You Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related discipline)
Strong experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably within Australia Demonstrated experience with MHF regulations, including auditing and compliance activities

Solid understanding of NOPSEMA regulations and offshore safety case requirements

Proven ability to:

Develop and revise Safety Cases and Safety Reports Prepare Safety Case addendums

Conduct independent QRA studies

Facilitate HAZID workshops

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Chartered Engineer (CPEng) status or working towards chartership

Experience with offshore production facilities

Prior consulting or technical advisory experience

How We Care We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to advance your career within a leading global organisation, as well as:

Excellent training and professional development opportunities

Discounted Health and Wellbeing Platform Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifeworks Discounted private health insurance with Bupa Access to Cliqit, our employee retail discounts portal

Superannuation salary sacrifice optionsA Rewarding Career

This role offers more than just a position—it’s an opportunity to contribute to the safety and longevity of critical industrial infrastructure. At Bureau Veritas, you will work within a supportive, technically strong team where your expertise is recognised and valued.

You will gain exposure to diverse assets and clients, strengthen your technical capability, and build a long-term career within a trusted global organisation committed to integrity, safety, and excellence.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require any workplace adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, we are committed to partnering with you.

Job Summary Job number: 208226

Date posted :
Profession:
Engineering

Employment type:

Full time

Type:
Permanent