Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Aberdeen About the job Job summary A key operational arm of HSE, Energy Division (ED) regulates Great Britains Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, pipelines, mines, diving and renewable sector. We employ around 140 professional engineers and scientists to do this. Respected internationally for our independent status and integrity, we have a long-standing reputation for technical expertise which can be applied logically to deliver effective, proportionate solutions enabling hazardous activities to be managed safely. Energy Division has a front-line team of Maritime Integrity Specialist Inspectors who are primarily involved with regulating floating Offshore Oil and Gas Installations. Please note that due to the nature and volume of the work and travel, this role is only suitable for full time working. Job description Assessment of safety cases drawing conclusions as a subject matter expert on the adequacy of the demonstration, raising issues, or considering future inspection work. Maritime integrity topic discipline involvement includes assessment of hull structure and stability, watertight integrity, bilge and ballast systems, station keeping systems (mooring and dynamic positioning), cargo and inert gas systems and operation and offloading systems and operations. Inspections (on/offshore) as part of a multi-discipline team, completing reports and issuing different levels of enforcement depending on the risk present. Investigations of incidents or complaints as a maritime integrity topic specialist in a multi-disciplinary investigation team dealing with evidence gathering, enforcement, prosecutions and supporting others as necessary on technical aspects. Preparation of technical reports / expert evidence for various levels of legal proceedings. Provision of expert advice on health and safety matters associated with maritime integrity within Energy Division, HSE, industry and other relevant stakeholders. Engagement with stakeholders including industry bodies such as OEUK, IADC, BROA, Classification Societies, Marine Safety Forum, BSI and ISO Committees on Offshore Structures to improve benchmark standards for the design and operation of floating offshore installations. Training & Support From day one, you will be supported by your manager, team and wider colleagues to understand and develop in your role in HSE. We support your continuing professional development directly through training and through stakeholder support and steering. Whilst working for the HSE and in order to fully understand the legal and enforcement requirements of this role, you will develop your expertise by completing the Specialist Training Programme (STP). This includes a mixture of e-learning and face to face tutorials and requires you to complete a legal assessment. After this training, youll then have wider learning opportunities through your Civil Service access. Travel In role, you will spend on average 2 to 3-night stays offshore (subject to weather) approximately 6-10 times a year for proactive inspection or reactive investigation work, potentially at short notice, all within a small multi-discipline team. Medical Requirements You must be able to satisfy the OEUK approved offshore medical & OPITO approved survival training requirements. (BOSIET/MIST). Person specification Essential Skills and Criteria Ability to interact at ease with offshore operational persons at all levels during inspections and investigations, to represent HSE as an expert within offshore and marine engineering related standards bodies and stakeholder groups and to plan and manage delivery of priorities against very challenging deadlines. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to establish professional credibility and authority, as well as contribute to a supportive team, working flexibly, with frequent offshore travel. A team player and willingness to work with other technical disciplines within HSE and duty holders at all levels, having the confidence to present to technical audiences on offshore maritime integrity topics such as station keeping, hull structural strength and stability, cargo storage and offloading and marine environment. Experience in one or more areas involving design, construction, integrity management, and marine operations of floating offshore installations (FPSOs/FSUs, Jack-ups and Semi-submersibles), support vessels, and their marine plant and equipment. Knowledge and understanding of major accident hazards and their control measures for floating offshore installations and mobile offshore units, more specifically those associated with station keeping systems (mooring and dynamic positioning); cargo (oil) storage and offloading systems; marine and structural integrity; stability and ballast systems; marine safety and emergency response systems. Familiarity and working knowledge of one or more of the relevant offshore design codes and standards, including those of the International Standards Organization (ISO); International Maritime Organization (IMO), American Petroleum Institute (API) and Classification Societies. Familiarity with basic principles of risk management and risk assessment tools and sufficient operational knowledge and experience to identify risk gap and underlying issues, enabling you to make effective decisions on the adequacy of existing control measures and gather evidence from offshore personnel including Offshore Installation Managers to support your decisions. Having developed sufficient knowledge and understanding of design principles and safety levels embedded in various offshore structural design codes and standards for floating structures to identify risk gaps where present, and to challenge technical authorities if required. Licences Full driving license that permits driving within the UK. However, we are willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants without a licence that would allow them to do the job by other means. In that case, please select yes and provide details elsewhere. Qualifications A degree or equivalent qualification in Naval Architecture or a closely related subject. Memberships Chartered Engineer with a corporate membership of an appropriate professional institution (IMarEST or RINA). Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Making Effective Decisions Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Detailed knowledge of hull structural strength and stability. Detailed knowledge of mooring systems design and integrity management Knowledge and understanding of marine systems onboard floating offshore installations. 5 Minute presentation We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form: Detailed knowledge of hull structural strength and stability. Detailed knowledge of mooring systems design and integrity management Knowledge and understanding of marine systems onboard floating offshore installations. Benefits Alongside your salary of £71,171, Health and Safety Executive contributes £20,618 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. We invest in our people with; Learning and development tailored to your role. An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity. Competitive rates of pay. Access to the civil service pension scheme of which your employer contributes over 28.97%, far more than the private sector. Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career. 25 days annual holiday, increasing to 30 after 5 years service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave. Parental leave benefits As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner Eden Red. Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 which may be increased to £15,000 in exceptional circumstances. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. This vacancy is using success profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. As part of your application, you will be invited to complete a CV and a personal statement of up to 1000 words which demonstrates how you meet the essential skills and criteria of the job advert, detailed within the person specification. Application Guidance Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a personal statement https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/how-to-apply/ Sift Information At sift, you will be assessed on your CV and personal statement. Sift will take place during week commencing (27 January 2025) Interview Information At interview, you will be assessed on your technical skills, your experience and the behaviours detailed within the advert. You will be asked to deliver a five-minute verbal presentation for the interview panel. Further information for the presentation will be provided if successful at sift stage. Interviews will take place week commencing either 10th, 17th and 24th February 2025. The interviews will be held in-person at Aberdeen, however, online interviews via Microsoft Teams can be arranged in exceptional circumstances. AI Tools & Platforms During the application process candidates are allowed to utilise AI (artificial intelligence) platforms and Tools to support them in writing their Behaviours, CVs and Personal Statements. However, all information submitted must be factually accurate. This includes presenting the ideas and experience of others, or those generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. All presented information will be assessed at the Interview Stage. Sponsorship This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn. Further Information Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply. It is the candidates responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: hr.resourcing-teamhse.gov.uk If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE. Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : RENJEEV KURUP Email : RENJEEV.KURUPHSE.GOV.UK Recruitment team Email : HR.Resourcing-Teamhse.gov.uk Further information If you believe that Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition have not been met, you can raise a complaint by emailing: HR.Resourcing-Teamhse.gov.uk or by writing to HSE at the following address: HR Resourcing Team, 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7HS. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact Civil Service commissioners: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/civilservicecodecomplaints/ Attachments HSE Terms and Conditions - CSJ Advert Annex Opens in new window (pdf, 116kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail