Lead implementation of the Technical Risk Management Framework across generation and engineering functions.
Maintain and update the Technical Risk Register and Critical Asset Risk Profile.
Define and monitor risk tolerance levels for critical plant systems.
Escalate material technical risks to the stakeholders.

Risk Identification and Assessment

Conduct structured technical risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, RBI, vulnerability assessments).
Identify risks capable of causing forced outages, asset failure, safety incidents, or regulatory breaches.
Evaluate likelihood, impact, and control effectiveness using risk-based methodologies.
Review engineering changes and major maintenance activities from a risk perspective.

Risk Mitigation and Control

Develop practical risk mitigation plans with the Engineering and Operations teams.
Monitor implementation and closure of mitigation actions.
Independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of technical controls.
Track high-risk items and ensure timely resolution.

Compliance and Standards

Ensure technical risk processes align with Enterprise Risk Management standards.
Support compliance with applicable regulatory, ISO, and internal governance requirements.
Participate in internal and external audits relating to technical risk and reliability.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Prepare monthly and quarterly technical risk dashboards from the BarnOwl risk software.
Present key risk exposures and mitigation status to management.
Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of technical risk controls.

Risk Culture & Capability Development

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline.
Minimum of 5–6 years’ experience in Power Utilities, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production or any asset-intensive industry; three of which would have been spent in providing independent assurance over technical control effectiveness and supporting plant reliability, asset integrity, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.

Skills and Competencies

Core Skills

Independent certification/training by an accredited body relating to Risk and Reliability Engineering, e.g., CMRP, IRM, etc.
Knowledge in all the following areas: Maintenance, Operation, Design Engineering, Asset Integrity, and Technical Assurance.
Proven experience in technical risk assessment, threat management, and security controls implementation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and communicate risks effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for risk assessment and management.

Language Skills

Soft Skills

Computer knowledge: Conversant with usual business suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Awareness of the use of any risk software

Personal Qualities

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