Job description
Technical Authority - Technical Safety
Location: Aberdeen
Responsibilities:
* Setting performance standards and assurance for safety & environmental critical elements (SECEs).
* Undertaking periodic formal technical assessments of SECE status and optimise maintenance / assurance activities in terms of scope and frequency to deliver required SECE performance.
* Supporting other Technical Authorities where there is overlap in performance standards.
* Maintaining an awareness of other SECE impairments to oversee cumulative MAH risk within the business and highlight significant risks to relevant stakeholders.
* Setting technical standards for both safety & environmental critical and non-safety & environmental critical systems within their discipline.
* Delegating appropriate decisions to competent personnel who understand the technical decisions they can make.
* Visible technical leadership in their discipline demonstrated through offshore assessments of the SECE barriers in their remit.
* Striving to create a safe workplace and protect the environment.
* Ensuring technical conformity and compliance with legislation, EU directives, engineering standards and industry best practices/guidelines.
* Supporting the resolution of any in-service Verification Findings, as reported by Independent Competent Person (DNV at present).
* Supporting the Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) process and approving ORAs for assigned SECEs.
* Supporting the deferral process and approving deferrals for assigned SECEs.
* Ensuring that Maintenance Strategies are developed and managed effectively.
* Providing guidance, advice, and direction to asset facilities, operational onshore and offshore teams as required.
* Providing input to the Engineering Management of Change process for modifications/projects.
* Defining, commissioning, reviewing, and approving technical studies completed by external companies and consultants.
* Supporting and/or leading investigations of accidents and near misses where applicable to their discipline.
* Supporting risk assessments, studies, and formal safety assessments (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, LOPA, etc.).
Experience & Qualifications:
* Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
* Chartered accreditation with relevant engineering institute.
* Proven track record with significant experience.
* Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
* Proven track record of identifying and developing sound and innovative technical solutions.
* Knowledge of associated technical/engineering disciplines (e.g., process, mechanical engineering, etc.).
* Technical proficiency in IT programmes/systems (e.g., Excel, Maximo, engineering software).
* Familiarity with UK industry regulations relating to the oil and gas industry.
* Experience dealing with HSEx, BEIS, and industry workgroups.
* Effective relationship-builder at all levels, internally and externally.
* Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
Contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/075092.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base and Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair, and respectful treatment.
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