Asset Integrity Engineer - Transmission

Job Description

Asset Integrity EngineerTransmissionSunderland or LeedsSalary from £40,500 depending upon skills and experienceUp to 10% Bonus - (Dependent upon achievement of set targets)Permanent, personal contract40 Hours per weekWhy Work at NGNAt Northern Gas Networks, we are a community. We provide a supportive and fun working environment in our spacious offices with onsite parking provided. We embrace creativity and innovation as well as offering a range of learning and development opportunitiesto progress your career.Since we started operating in 2005, We have led the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UKs eight gas distribution networks, reliably delivering gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses.Our dream is to become the UKs most loved, admired and respected company, and we aim to do this through an empowered team that is mind-blowingly great!Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:We value equality, diversity and inclusion at NGN, and this is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our mind-blowingly great team of people.We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our Opportunity Action Plan having signed theSocial Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a force for good in the communities that we serve.Role Purpose:We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Integrity Engineer to join our team! The Asset Integrity Engineer reports to the Network Integrity & Compliance Lead and the primary purpose of the role is to ensure NGNs transmission pipelines and above groundassets are safe, reliable and are fully compliant with legislation, Gas Industry Regulation & Standards and company Policies & Procedures.Supports the Duties of the User under Pressure Systems Safety Regulations on behalf of the Networks Compliance Schedule.Provide Technical guidance to the NGN Business for the Customer Operations, Capital Projects and Maintenance teams.Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Manage NGN Integrity workload to ensure compliance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, the Pipeline Safety Regulations and industry standards. Including all Above Ground Installations and LTS Pipelines.
• Support the process to ensure the appropriate notifications to the Competent Body are made for Major Accident Hazard Pipelines.
• Health & Safety Executive liaison - Support HSE liaison involving Transmission Pipelines and Above Ground Installation assets.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance queries, assessing additions or changes to existing legislation and make recommendations with regards to their impact on Network policies and activities.
• Review, assess and update engineering documents.
• Liaise with operations staff to resolve technical issues.
• Liaise with NGNs delivery teams and other stakeholders to ensure Asset upgrade programmes are compliant with requirements.
• Working with partners, stakeholders and customers to ensure completion of Integrity & Innovation related projects.
• Supporting regulatory reporting and regulatory compliance processes.
• NGN representation on Industry Committees and Working Groups.
• Procurement/Commercial - contract tender scoping and assessments related to Transmission assets.
• Asset incident investigation reporting and issues tracking.
• Manage Asset Integrity databases and records.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Technical Know-how:Essential:

• Higher education, preferably to a degree level in a technical discipline
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council
• Logical thinker, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Proactive attitude: strong team player, whilst also having the ability to work on their own initiative
• Excellent team working, customer orientation and communication skills covering verbal, written and numerical ability
• Be conversant with above and below ground Assets
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of technological advances which may benefit NGNs Assets.
• The candidate should ideally have a number of years operational, engineering or project management experience.
• Have a good understanding of Legislative requirements & documentation including Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR) and Pipeline Safety Regulations (PSR).
• Preferably have working knowledge of codes of practice, engineering instructions and safety requirements
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Gas Passport (SHEA)
• SCO 1, 2, 4 & 5
• Mechanical: P11, ICOR, VS02
• Experience of managing of new works, modifications and repairs procedure for gas assets.

What we Offer You:

• Salary from £40,500 depending upon skills and experience
• Up to 10% Bonus (dependent upon achievement of set targets)
• 40 hours
• Company car/allowance £4,500
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for first 7 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days...and exclusive NGN discounts and much more!
• An array of fantastic family- friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more.

Our values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role.We areTrailblazingEmpoweredHappyHeartfeltCommunity Focused