Senior Integrity Engineer
Posted 2 days 5 hours ago by NES Fircroft
NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer to join our client's team at the Wytch Farm oilfield near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves working on-site from Monday to Friday.
The Senior Integrity Engineer will perform senior mechanical engineering duties for static equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and managing integrity risks effectively. A key focus is on regulatory compliance (PSSR, PSR, COMAH) and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Include: Safety Ownership- Apply the nine Life Saving Rules to ensure safety for all personnel.
- Promote safety, environmental, and risk discussions throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Senior Asset Engineering activities.
- Approve piping isometrics for construction.
- Approve purchase specifications for valves, materials, and ratings.
- Approve quality packs for fabrication.
- Prepare technical specifications for static equipment.
- Review management of change (MOC) proposals impacting asset integrity.
- Share and escalate asset risks appropriately.
- Perform code-compliant calculations and review third-party reports.
- Maintain pipeline risk assessments and prepare annual integrity reviews.
- Prepare monthly integrity KPIs.
- Conduct weekly remote interrogation of cathodic protection systems.
- Review vendor reports and follow up on recommendations.
- Review and update engineering standards.
- Follow site corrosion management strategies.
- Understand corrosion mechanisms relevant to the asset.
- Contribute to corrosion risk assessments.
- Review and approve inspection risk assessments.
- Endorse corrosion under insulation inspection plans.
- Investigate corrosion failures and apply lessons learned.
- Approve repair methods for corrosion issues.
- Identify trends in inspection findings that could impact asset integrity.
- BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it is desirable.
- API/EEMUA certifications are desirable.
- Minimum of 8 years of senior mechanical engineering experience in oil and gas, or at least 5 years in a related industry.
- Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation and standards for pressure equipment and pipelines.
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder relationship abilities.
- Attention to detail in high-hazard environments.
- Self-motivated with a solutions-focused approach.
- Mentorship experience is a plus.
- Valid UK driving license.
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