Senior Integrity Engineer Structures

Job description

Senior Integrity Engineer Structures

Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, is currently seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer Structures to join our clients Integrity team.

This is a full-time permanent position, based in Norwich with the requirement to travel offshore periodically.

You will report directly to the Structural Team Lead/Technical Authority for Structures.

Qualifications:

• Further Education Degree (BSc or BEng) in Civil / Structural / Mechanical Engineering.

• Working towards or already have professional membership of an appropriate Institute (ICE, IStructE or IMechE) and Chartered status.

Experience & Attributes:

• Candidates should ideally have 6-8 years experience working as a Structural Engineer dealing with structural integrity (topside and submerged sections) of mature offshore fixed platforms together with a good grounding in the application of API (RP2A), ISO 19901s or other pertinent design codes.

• Candidates with equivalent structural engineering experience and a passion for steelwork structures in challenging environments will be considered.

• Applications must possess good communication skills are required in order to provide timely and appropriate feedback to team members and operational personnel in the carrying out of the described duties.

This position contributes to and is responsible for, the technical management of the structural integrity assurance and regulatory compliance of offshore and onshore assets.

The primary aspect of the role is to support and manage integrity assurance and engineering assessments about asset structural integrity, regulatory compliance, performance, people and costs on behalf of our client.

This role supports the specific goal of ensuring structural assets remain fit for purpose until the projected end of field life. You will need an in-depth understanding of offshore structural engineering, recognition of defects and anomalies and the ability to engineer remedial actions as necessary. Consequently, a solid understanding of structural engineering principles ie Stability, Load Paths etc is essential coupled with working knowledge of corrosion mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Managing and running our client's Structural Integrity Management Strategy (SIMS) which will include:

• Carrying out Peer reviews and assessments on structural inspections for topside and subsea-updating and checking Written Schemes of Examination and Inspection Frequencies using a Risk-Based Approach.

• Maintaining Safety Critical Elements in accordance with Performance Standards
• Have a knowledge of Corrosion, Associated Damage Mechanisms and Inspection techniques to detect and investigate.

• Generate, specify and overview Repair Orders and Fabric Maintenance Recommendations in terms of scope and suitable timeframes. This will include the generation of supporting Structural Calculations for the required repair.
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Be responsible for the management of:

• Weight database for all offshore installations

• Assessments for lifting and temporary loads.

• Air Gap and Tilt Surveys in accordance with the Structural Inspection Strategy

• Offshore assets and onshore Terminals in assessing day-to-day safety issues.

• Safety Case Maintenance

• Be accountable for the development of information to support the Annual Summary Report ASR for all Assets.

• Overview and manage the development, construction and management of structural models and analyses in accordance with latest APIs, ISOs or any other appropriate codes of practice, in the performance of relevant life extension assessments where required, and as directed.

Act as a focal point for Discipline Engineers and in direct support of line management.

• Knowledge of Regulatory Bodies and Requirements is required to fulfil required liaisons with HSEx for technical discussion, audits and any consents and licences for new and existing facilities.

• Be capable of taking full responsibility for the Structural Team when delegated and in the Technical Authorities' absence.

Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Flex Days
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Profit Share Units Scheme

For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive Im afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd

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