Senior Safety Engineer – Safety by Design

GE Vernova

. Act as the go-to expert for Safety by Design within the project .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Safety by Design principles and RAMS methodologies, with a strong focus on compliance, stakeholder management, and project leadership within the offshore energy sector.

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Safety By Design ExpertiseRAMS MethodologiesNEBOSH DiplomaOffshore Platform FabricationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Numerical AnalysisSafety-Critical Systems EvaluationHAZIDHAZOPFMECASystems Engineering PrinciplesProject ManagementTechnical Documentation ReviewSafety Engineering ToolsCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership CapabilitiesStakeholder ManagementProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

NEBOSH DiplomaGerman SiFa

Industry Keywords

Offshore Energy SectorRenewablesHVDCSafety EngineeringConstruction Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the go-to expert for Safety by Design within the project
Guide and oversee delivery of the Offshore Converter Platform and Onshore Converter Station
Ensure systems align with GE requirements, contractual obligations, consortium and customer expectations, legal compliance, and Safety by Design principles
Evaluate safety-related documentation and review safety-critical systems
Oversee RAMS-related activities and studies, including HAZID, HAZOP, BowTie analyses, and FMECA
Collaborate with technical specialists, HSE disciplines, customers, consortium partners, engineers, and certifying authorities
Develop and implement a Safety by Design programme integrated into the RAMS Project Management Plan
Establish and maintain a project-specific legal register
Facilitate Safety by Design implementation across non-safety disciplines
Participate in technical studies and maintain design decision logs
Manage safety-relevant document review cycles
Oversee manufacturing and testing of safety-related vendor packages
Standardise safety engineering tools, methodologies, and best practices
Participate in fire, explosion, fire protection, escape, evacuation, and rescue analyses
Monitor installation, mechanical completion, and onshore/offshore pre-commissioning and commissioning
Support certification approvals for safety-critical packages
Review and support Management of Change processes
Apply systems engineering principles across Converter Station and Landstation systems
Ensure compliance with 2GW standard design requirements and technical specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with a strong emphasis on numerical analysis
Postgraduate degree preferred
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in engineering and construction, particularly focused on offshore platform fabrication
At least 7 years of experience in platform fabrication design and construction within the renewables or offshore energy sector
Extensive on-site experience advantageous
Proven track record of leading complex RAM and safety-by-design programmes, preferably within the HVDC offshore renewables sector
NEBOSH Diploma equivalent education mandatory; alternatively, German SiFa
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong leadership capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and safety

Benefits

Comp & perks

Varied, competitive benefits depending on employment status and national requirements
Robust compensation and benefits package
Programs supporting a healthy, balanced lifestyle
Continued on-the-job learning and development opportunities
Relocation assistance provided