Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)

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Wood is currently recruiting for a Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) to join the team for an immediate start, supporting construction activities on a major EPCM project for a key client project in Chonburi, Thailand. This role is offered as an initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to continue as an ongoing, longer-term assignment and available for Thai National.
Designing the future. Transforming the World.
Wood has a deep history pioneering technical expertise globally for more than 160 years, from the North Sea to the Gulf of Thailand, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter. Building on 40 years of Engineering excellence in Thailand, Wood invites you to join our dedicated team, to shape the future of the energy industry in Asia Pacific and beyond. Join us in the heart of Chonburi, within a vibrant and fast-growing hub on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard where you will enjoy being close to major industrial and energy centres with the lifestyle advantages of a coastal location. Perfectly positioned within reach of Bangkok and minutes from the coastline of Pattaya, our office is the ideal blend of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle.
At Wood Thailand you will thrive in a collegiate team culture by partnering with likeminded, agile industry peers to inspire with ingenuity and create new possibilities.
What we can offer
Excellent rates, with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Ongoing work on interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
Global connections, join an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
Commitment to your Wellbeing, with annual contribution to Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
#LI-Onsite
Minimum 10 years’ experience in:
Commissioning and startup
Refinery or petrochemical projects
Proven experience in:
Leading PSSR activities
Startup of major process systems
Brownfield project execution
Strong knowledge of:
Process Safety Management (PSM)
International standards (e.g., OSHA PSSR principles, API, IEC)
Prior leadership and team management experience
Strong leadership and decision-making capability
In-depth understanding of process safety principles
Ability to manage high-risk and time-critical environments
Effective stakeholder management (owner, operations, safety)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure
Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, your immediate focus will be supporting the supporting construction activities on a major EPCM project for a key client. You will bring to life Woods' three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth on the project. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviour and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction.
You will thrive on the challenge of balancing technical, team, client, and project leadership in this key site-based role with your focus on relationships and delivery, enabling you to anticipate project needs beyond the immediate scope. You will drive technical excellence and assurance on the painting and insulation portion while working in close partnership with other disciplines and the client, to enable robust technical decisions that ultimately add value to the client and project.
In addition, you will:
Key Responsibilities
Lead and chair PSSR reviews
Ensure integration of PSSR with:
Commissioning priorities
Startup philosophy
SIMOPS (particularly critical for brownfield sites)
Technical & Safety Assurance
Verify that:
Systems are mechanically complete and fully tested
Safety-critical systems (ESD, F&G, relief systems) are operational and validated
Control systems, interlocks, and cause & effect functions are functional
Ensure that:
Hazard study actions (HAZOP, HAZID, SIL) are fully closed or formally deferred
Operating procedures are completed, reviewed, and approved
Emergency response and readiness plans are established and communicated
Brownfield-Specific Responsibilities
Manage risks associated with:
Live plant interfaces and SIMOPS
Tie-ins and positive isolation requirements
Operational and space constraints
Coordinate closely with Operations to ensure safe system handover and startup alignment
Leadership & Management
Lead and manage a team of PSSR Coordinators and discipline engineers
Interface with:
Project Management
Owner
Operations
Resolve critical issues and approve justified deviations
Provide formal go/no-go recommendation for system startup
Governance & Reporting
Monitor and report overall PSSR status across all systems / priorities
Provide readiness updates to management and stakeholders
Ensure full audit trail, documentation completeness, and compliance

Skills
Project Management, Agile, Documentation

Work arrangement
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