Specialist, Jacking System

JOB PURPOSE:

Ensure Jacking Systems Integrity and Fitness for Purpose of Jacking Systems on Jack-Up Marine Units before Marine Units are authorized to entry into company Offshore fields. Review & update company Offshore Jacking Integrity Management System to be in compliance with best of the industrial practices, national and international standards. This includes management of technical aspects associated with audits, jacking system trials, deficiency assessment and advising on risk mitigation. Provide technical, specialist advice and support to Job Officers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• • Develop and enhance Jacking System Integrity Assurance Program and Process.
  • Review and upgrade Jacking Units Integrity Management System (JUIMS) especially the sections on referring to the Jacking Systems
  • Participate / carry out audits on Jacking Systems to ensure Integrity and assess Fitness for Purpose of the Jacking System including multi-discipline integrity i.e. structural / mechanical / electrical / instrumentation.
  • Ensure compliance to Company’s Jacking System Integrity Management System.
  • Participate in Jacking System Passport Process as per approved RACI
  • Consult OEM on technical aspects of Jacking Systems.
  • Review Jacking System trials report, deficiency list, risk rankings, risk mitigation and advise on Fitness for Purpose for entry of Marine Unit into Company’s field.
  • Be the technical reference and Subject Matter Expert on company OFFSHORE Jacking System Integrity Management and provide technical direction and expert advice.
  • Participates in writing and updating COMPANY Technical Documents related to Jacking System.
  • Participates in conduct of Jacking System failures or accident / incident investigation.
  • Participate in identifying and managing Jacking System related risks, assessment and ensuring safety standards and safe working practices are adhered.
  • Ensures changes to process / procedure to ensure Jacking System Integrity Management are communicated and approved as per Company’s standards / process / procedures.
  • Develop KPI and dashboard for management’s attention related to Jacking System Integrity Management.
  • Ensures that all documentation relating to the Jacking System Integrity Management are maintained and archived correctly.
  • Work in line with HSE Policy and ensure awareness and compliance of HSE rules and regulations.
  • Comply with all UAE, company, company Offshore Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• • Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
  • Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• • Provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives, as necessary.
  • Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• • As a Subject matter expert, responsible to write new / update technical specifications, procedures, guidelines on Jacking System Integrity Management to align with International Standards & best Industry practice.
  • Assist to develop and implement approved Unit / Divisional policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.
  • Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.

Performance Management

• • Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• • Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
  • Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with International Standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• • Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Division in line with international standards, best practices and Corporate Code of Practices and to ensure integrity and safety of assets.

Reports

• • Ensure inputs are available to reports for Company Management as per standards guidelines.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• • Directly reports to Integrity Specialized Team Leader & Technical Integrity Manager, depending on work urgency nature.
  • Regular contacts with Company’s Marine Division, Sites, Job Officers etc.
  • Perform independent planning and prioritization of self’s activities.
  • Perform duties in accordance wit board direction, Company Policies, procedures , standards and management’s directives.
  • Responsible for keeping updating the line manager for work schedule and progress.
  • Regularly interact with team members.

External

• • Has contact with industrial experts, class societies, OEM and ICP.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• • Mechanical / Marine engineering Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• • Minimum 17 years extensive experience on jacking system operation, maintenance, overhauling and its integrity management.
  • Highly skilled (technically & professionally) with thorough understanding of Jacking Systems Types, Design, Anomalies, Failure Analysis / Root Cause Studies, Assessment, Risk Management and mitigations.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Good knowledge in carrying out risk assessment using Company HSE matrix.
  • Must be computer literate.