Technical Authorities

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Technical Authority – Mechanical, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Setting performance standards and assurance for safety & environmental critical elements (SECEs)
* Undertaking periodic formal technical assessments of SECE status and optimise maintenance / assurance activities in terms of scope and frequency to deliver required SECE performance.
* Supporting other Technical Authorities where there is overlap in performance standards.
* Maintaining an awareness of other SECE impairments in order to maintain an oversight of cumulative MAH risk within the business and highlight significant risks to relevant stakeholders where appropriate.
* Setting technical standards for both safety & environmental critical and non-safety & environmental critical systems within their discipline.
* Delegating appropriate decisions to competent personnel who understand the technical decisions they can make.
* Visible technical leadership in their discipline demonstrated through offshore assessments of the SECE barriers in their remit.
* Ensure technical conformity and compliance with legislation, EU directives, engineering standards and industry best practice/guidelines. This responsibility shall include providing interpretation and guidance on these documents to the benefit of the company Operated Assets and ensuring company internal documents are updated accordingly.
* Support:
* Resolution of any in service Verification Findings, as reported by Independent Competent Person (DNV at present).
* The Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) process where required and approve ORAs for assigned SECEs.
* The deferral process where required and approve deferrals for assigned SECEs.
* Ensure that Maintenance Strategies are developed and managed to ensure they are effective.
* Provide guidance, advice and direction to asset facilities, operational onshore and offshore teams as required.
* Provide input to the Engineering Management of Change process as required for modifications / projects.
* Define, commission, review and approve technical studies completed by external companies and consultants.
* Support and / or lead investigations of accidents and near misses where applicable to their discipline.
* Support risk assessments, studies and formal safety assessments (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, LOPA, etc.).
* Support anomaly management process and provide technical guidance with respect to maintaining integrity of process systems.
* Ensuring there is an accurate and update to PSV register and ensuring recertifications are carried at the required intervals.
* Ensuring there is an accurate and update to hose register and ensuring inspections / replacements are carried at the required intervals.

Experience & Qualifications:
* Degree in relevant discipline engineering subject.
* Chartered accreditation with relevant engineering institute.
* Previous experience in a similar role, preferably gained within the oil and gas industry.
* Proven track record of identifying and developing sound and innovative technical solutions.
* Knowledge of associated technical/engineering disciplines e.g. process, mechanical engineering etc.
* Technical proficiency in IT programmes/systems e.g. Excel, Maximo, engineering software.
* Familiar with UK industry regulations relating to the oil and gas industry.
* Experience of dealing with HSEx, BEIS and industry workgroups.
* Effective relationship-builder at all levels, internally and externally.
* Effective communicator both written and verbal.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/075091.

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