About AGR (ABL Group)

AGR is a global energy services company specialising in well management, project delivery and technical advisory services. Headquartered in Norway with a strong presence in Australia, AGR supports operators across the full asset lifecycle—from early-phase concept development through to drilling, completions and operations. The company is recognised for delivering complex offshore projects with a focus on safety, cost discipline and operational efficiency.

AGR’s Technical Risk division provides specialist process safety, risk management and regulatory advisory services to support major offshore developments. The team works across the full project lifecycle, delivering hazard identification and risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS), Safety Case development, and ALARP demonstration aligned with regulatory requirements. With deep experience across subsea systems, FPSOs, drilling and installation activities, the division plays a critical role in enabling safe, compliant and efficient project delivery.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Technical Risk & Safety Engineer to play a pivotal role in our Perth-based team.

The Principal Risk and Safety Engineer is responsible for both the identification and delivery of small and large projects for the company's client portfolio and must be a strong team player with proven oil & gas experience.

This is a senior leadership position combining technical excellence, project delivery, and business development. You will lead complex risk and safety studies, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and contribute directly to the growth of our Risk & Safety consultancy business in Australia and beyond.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape client engagements, drive new opportunities,



and mentor a high-performing team - all within a globally respected organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

- Lead and deliver complex risk and safety studies across offshore and onshore projects
- Provide technical governance and peer review across safety and risk disciplines
- Development of safety cases and technical safety studies, particularly for offshore oil and gas facilities
- Facilitate risk assessment workshops, including HAZID, HAZOP and concept risk assessments
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, and quality expectations

Business Development & Client Engagement

- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities aligned with growth targets
- Build and maintain solid client relationships, positioning AGR as a trusted partner
- Lead proposal development, cost estimates, and project scoping
- Act as a key client focal point throughout project lifecycles

Leadership & Mentorship

- Lead, mentor, and develop junior consultants and multidisciplinary teams
- Allocate and coordinate resources across projects
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Governance & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with Australian regulatory requirements (e.g., NOPSEMA)
- Maintain awareness of evolving legislation and industry standards




- Adhere to and continuously improve company management systems and QHSE processes

What We’re Looking For Experience & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline at a recognised university
- Minimum10+ years’ experience in technical safety / risk engineering (oil & gas)
- Familiar with Australian offshore regulatory requirements and expectations.

Technical & Commercial Skills

- Expertise in risk and safety methodologies and complex analysis techniques
- Proven ability to deliver non-standard or bespoke technical studies
- Strong commercial awareness and proposal development capability

Leadership & Personal Attributes

- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage client relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven
- Ability to work independently and within a global team

Other Requirements

- Right to live and work in Australia
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

What’s in It for You?

- Opportunity to own and grow key client relationships
- High level of autonomy and influence in shaping projects and strategy
- Work within a highly respected, global consultancy brand
- Exposure to both traditional energy and energy transition projects
- A collaborative environment focused on professional development and progression
- Flexible and supportive team culture

Join Us Be part of a team that is shaping the future of risk and safety in the energy sector.

We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the role once the right candidate is identified.

No recruitment agencies, please.

📌 Principal Technical Risk & Safety Engineer (Perth)
🏢 AGR (Australia
📍 Perth