Senior Mechanical Engineer
Posted 1 day 16 hours ago by NES Fircroft
NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Mechanical 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 Monday to Friday.
The position's responsibilities include performing senior mechanical and integrity engineering duties for static equipment, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing integrity risks. A key focus is on regulatory compliance (PSSR, PSR, COMAH) and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Include: Safety Ownership- Apply the nine Life Saving Rules to ensure safety.
- Promote safety, environmental, and risk discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Senior Asset Engineering tasks.
- 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, challenge recommendations, and follow up actions.
- Review and revise engineering standards.
- Follow corrosion management strategies and understand corrosion mechanisms.
- Contribute to corrosion risk assessments.
- Review and approve risk-based assessments for inspections.
- Endorse corrosion under insulation (CUI) inspection plans.
- Investigate corrosion failures and apply lessons learned.
- Approve repair methods for corrosion issues.
- Identify trends affecting asset integrity and KPIs.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it is desirable.
- API/EEMUA certifications are desirable.
- Minimum 8 years of senior mechanical engineering experience in oil and gas preferred; candidates with at least 5 years in related industries will be considered.
- Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation, codes, 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-oriented approach.
- Mentoring experience is a plus.
- Valid UK driving license required.
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