Designer - Loss Prevention

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Designer - Loss Prevention with a proven track record in understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale Gas Processing projects to meet objectives for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
  
  

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Develop and produce accurate loss prevention design deliverables, including fire and gas detection layouts, firewater system drawings, safety signage plans, and hazardous area classifications, in accordance with project requirements and international safety standards.
• Ensure effective integration of safety systems into facility layouts, collaborating with process, mechanical, and civil teams to optimize safety zone planning and escape route designs.
• Support risk mitigation efforts by translating fire and explosion risk assessments (FERA), hazard identification studies (HAZID), and QRA findings into practical design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and global codes (such as NFPA, API, ISO, or OSHA), while aligning with client-specific loss prevention philosophies.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to address design-related safety issues, resolve clashes, and ensure constructability of loss prevention systems.
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and develop loss prevention design deliverables, including fire and gas detection layouts, firewater system drawings, safety signage plans, and escape route maps in alignment with project specifications and safety regulations.
• Support the implementation of safety studies, such as HAZID, HAZOP, FERA, and QRA, by translating recommendations into effective design strategies.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards (e.g., NFPA, API, ISO, OSHA) and client-specific safety philosophies throughout all design outputs.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams (process, mechanical, piping, civil, electrical) to integrate safety systems effectively into overall plant layouts and designs.
• Conduct design checks and reviews, resolving interface issues and incorporating feedback from risk assessments, client comments, and constructability evaluations.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and revision control, ensuring timely delivery of all assigned safety-related drawings and reports.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Fire & Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Must have at least 5–10 years of experience in loss prevention or fire & gas design within oil & gas, petrochemical, or large industrial EPC/EPCM projects.
• Solid understanding of fire protection systems, hazardous area classification, and gas detection philosophies.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
• Familiarity with international codes and standards such as NFPA, API, OSHA, ISO, and local authority regulations.
• Experience of working in a multi - project / multi - disciplined environment and throughout all engineering and design phases of projects
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
  
  

Skills

• Ability to develop safety layouts, escape route maps, firewater system drawings, and hazardous area plans in line with project and regulatory requirements.
• Strong coordination skills for interfacing with engineering disciplines (process, piping, electrical, civil) and integrating safety systems across layouts.
• Knowledge of key risk assessment methodologies like HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, and FERA, and the ability to interpret findings into design deliverables.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in safety-critical documentation and drawing production.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with engineering teams, safety consultants, and client representatives.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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