Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.

Integrity Management

• 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.

Corrosion Management

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 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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