Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market, accelerating innovation and digital transformation through technology and talent. With more than 40,000 engineers and digital experts across 28 countries, we provide cross-industry expertise through Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy.
Akkodis Energy Division is a leading player in Italy in engineering consulting, project management and technical services for the Energy and Clean Technology sectors. We support major international companies throughout the project lifecycle, from engineering and feasibility studies to construction, commissioning and operations, with a strong focus on safety and sustainable development.
To strengthen our team, we are currently looking for an:
Operational Risk & Process Safety Specialist
What will your contribution be at Akkodis?
Within our Energy Division, you will support Oil & Gas operations as a technical reference for Operational Risk, Process Safety, Critical Barrier Management and Safety and Environmental Critical Elements (SECEs).
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Acting as O&M specialist for Operational Risk Assessment (ORA), Process Safety, Barrier Management, SECEs and risk governance;
- Managing the ORA framework, methodologies, procedures and workflows across operating assets and projects;
- Providing independent process safety assurance to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Asset Integrity teams;
- Monitoring risk treatment actions, barrier effectiveness, impairments and residual risks;
- Developing Operational Integrity Assurance Schemes (OIAS), SECE strategies, Performance Standards and assurance requirements;
- Ensuring alignment between SECEs, maintenance and inspection plans, Means of Assurance and verification activities;
- Developing barrier management methodologies, performance criteria, monitoring systems and dashboards;
- Integrating Major Accident Hazard scenarios and human performance principles into ORA, Permit to Work, SIMOPS and Management of Change;
- Monitoring ORA quality and API RP 754 Tier 1–4 Process Safety KPIs and driving corrective actions;
- Participating in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, audits and assurance reviews;
- Preparing reports on barrier health, SECE performance, emerging risks and overdue actions;
- Reviewing vendor and subcontractor deliverables related to operational risk and process safety.
You have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline and extensive experience in Oil & Gas operations, process safety, operational risk and barrier management.
You combine hands-on operational knowledge with the ability to provide independent assurance, challenge risk decisions and support complex offshore, production or refinery environments.
You will have the opportunity to join our Energy team and contribute to international projects across onshore and offshore environments.
About you
Requirements to start your professional journey with us:
Working arrangements
- Smart working: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
- Angola / Ivory Coast office, onshore city accommodation: 9 hours per day, 6 days per week
- Angola / Ivory Coast offshore: 12 hours per day, 7 days per week
What will you find at Akkodis?