Job Description
Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Lead Integrity Engineer, based in Aberdeen with occasional trips to Barrow required.
Responsibilities:
1. Assure condition of company assets:
* Provide leadership to the asset team and site execution contractors, ensuring compliance with statutory regulation, company policies, standards, and procedures.
* Ensure compliance, and change if required, to Performance Standards and prescribed assurance tasks, ultimately assuring the condition of structural and ‘static’ equipment to prevent failure and Loss of Containment (LOC).
* Ensure asset integrity work is effectively planned via the asset Integrated Activity Planning (IAP) process and long-range / 8Q planning process adhered to.
Data / data systems management:
* Ensure all inspection data is gathered and processed through company systems as per procedure and in line with local legislative requirements.
* Develop and continuously update the Risk Based Inspection (RBI) programme, and be accountable for the timely completion and approval of Integrity Reviews (IR).
* Ensure the team carries out timely analysis of inspection results and, where required, specify appropriate prioritisation and timelines for remedial actions, working with relevant parties to complete repairs as planned.
* Capture all asset engineering modifications (Greenfield/Brownfield/decommission), within the inspection programme (e.g., baseline inspections, removal of inspection routines, IDMS update) following the MOC process.
* Work with peers to develop and monitor common, automated asset integrity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure asset health, risk, and compliance.
* Ensure integration of asset integrity data within other company management systems (e.g., RiskPoynt barrier model, threats register) and ensure the broader business is aware of asset integrity status and condition.
* Raise ‘deferrals’ as appropriate and ensure the company’s Safety and Environmentally Critical (SECE) backlog target of zero hours is achieved.
Budget and contract management:
* Define, manage, and control the asset integrity budget, ensuring integrity programmes are included in annual and long-range plans with appropriate resources.
* Manage budgets throughout the year and provide forecasts as required.
* Identify opportunities to reduce costs and advise on potential overspend risks.
* Serve as the technical contract owner for inspection services and fabric maintenance, monitoring contractor performance and providing feedback.
Specific Requirements:
* Educated to degree level.
* Incorporated / Chartered Engineer status.
* Strong operational knowledge of the upstream or high hazard industry.
* Extensive experience in engineering and operations, with specific expertise in asset integrity, RBI programmes, inspection, NDT, Fitness for Service assessments, and NII programmes.
* Proven track record of continuous professional development.
* Technical skills include familiarity with UK regulatory standards, RBI software systems, and degradation mechanisms.
* Experience with maintenance management systems like SAP and their interaction with RBI systems.
* Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
* Leadership qualities include high standards, adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to handle complex situations calmly.
* Experience in leading organizational change, decision-making, and risk management.
* Ability to build professional networks and contribute to industry discussions.
Additional Skills/Training:
* Corrosion and degradation mechanisms.
* Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods.
Legislation Knowledge (UK):
* Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
* Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)
* Safety Case Regulations (SCR)
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
* Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response (PFEER)
* Design and Construction Regulations (DCR)
* European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
Temporary Position. If you feel suited for this role, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply with your CV quoting reference: TR/077163.
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