Senior Integrity Engineer - Pressure Systems

Job Description

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, are currently seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer - Pressure Systems to join their team, on a full time, permanent basis.This opportunity manages onshore and offshore operations in the SNS.Working within our Integrity team, this is a critical role where you will ensure pressure containing assets remain fit for purpose and fully support the Competent Person under onshore PSSR & COMAH schemes for onshore terminals and offshore assets.You will be responsible for managing the integrity of pressure systems fixed equipment, including ownership of Written Schemes of Examination, inspection regimes, inspection methodology, PSV management, defect assessment and fit for purpose assessments (foronshore and offshore pressure systems).Key Responsibilities Include:

• Act as focal point for pressure systems integrity team for designated responsible area assets (Offshore North, Offshore South, Offshore Central or Onshore Terminals)
• Contribute towards the development, review, and update of fixed equipment integrity management systems. Undertake strategic reviews and assessments to guide the direction of the execution of the integrity management system.
• Review pressure systems inspection & maintenance strategies regularly in terms of alignment with field life expectations of our clients infrastructure.
• Provide the team leader with regular feedback on systems performance and make recommendations for systems improvement and strategic integrity project needs.
• Responsibility for the review of inspection reports and propose updated written schemes of examination (WSE) to appropriately address and manage integrity status by population of our clients WSE electronic database.
• Define vessel and pipework inspection plans, identifying applicable damage mechanisms, suitable inspection techniques and using industry standards, codes and best working practices
• Identify repairs where necessary and propose, raise and review repair orders & fabric maintenance recommendations by population of MAXIMO.
• Act as focal point for energising and initiating timely execution of repair orders and fabric maintenance activities.
• Specify and define suitable temporary and permanent repair scopes, including inspection and test plans in line with recognized industry codes and standards. Ensure that repair order assessments remain current and that overdue repair orders are appropriatelyreassessed for safe continued use.
• Communicate integrity concerns appropriately to the team leader and when required, to the wider business and provide strategic updates on emerging issues and integrity projects.
• Act as team member within the "Competent Body" (RBI Team) to meet the expectations of PSSR & COMAH Scheme for onshore terminals & offshore assets. Utilise the RBI Team to underpin this role and demonstrate the activities of the Competent Body.
• Responsibility for organisation of and preparation for, competent body meetings for approval of WSEs against assigned asset as demand requires.
• Regulatory - support the team leader with HSE liaison for technical discussion, audits and any consents and licences for new and existing facilities. Assist the team leader to fulfil the role of Competent Person under PSSR and COMAH Scheme foronshore terminal & the expectation with IPPPS for offshore assets.
• Provide supervision and guidance to Integrity Engineers.
• Provide risk assessment and recommendations of action to the team leader, for requests to defer inspection and maintenance activities.
• Manage and review external studies by specialist contractors
• Contribute to a run internal failure investigations and act on conclusions from such investigations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Contribute towards the preparation of an annual pressure systems integrity summary, providing an overall fitness for service statement for designated asset.
• Support the team leader to act as control authority in the Management of Change process providing advice on technical assurance to modifications.
• Responsible for the timely review and management of ICP observations and anomaly items against designated asset.
• Support offshore and onshore operations in assessing day-to-day safety issues. Required deliverables include auditable input into isolation reviews, risk assessments and incident investigations, where necessary.
• Responsible for endorsement of PSV integrity reviews and recertification activities in house and by 3rd parties.
• Conduct asset visits and surveys to plan, manage and witness ongoing integrity related tasks and to maintain familiarity with the asset and its integrity condition.

Safety & Environmentally Critical Tasks:There are a number of Safety Critical Tasks that you will be made aware of and systems you will be required to competently operate.Experience / Qualifications:

• Recognised Mechanical or Metallurgy degree and chartered status (or working towards).
• Ideally at least 5 to 10 years of experience in the Process / Petrochemicals Industry, with 5 years experience within onshore/offshore oil & gas.
• Relevant experience should include pressure vessel design, risk-based inspection planning, fitness for service assessment, plant inspection, corrosion management and repair planning.

Attributes:

• With an analytic eye for detail, you should have a pro-active, hands on and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be an active team player

For further details, please forward a copy of your CV today!Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become availablemoving forward.If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.Todd Hayes Ltd