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Structural Engineer (Asset Integrity) - Northop, Wales (Liverpool Bay)

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Structural Engineer (Asset Integrity)

Long term contract (HYBRID WORKING - 8 DAYS A MONTH HOME WORKING

£NEG ph to Umbrella (or PAYE equivalent) - PLEASE ADVISE RATE SOUGHT

Department: Operations

Location: Northop, Wales (Cheshire border – Liverpool Bay)

Reports to: Asset Integrity Coordinator

Working Conditions:
Office based, Eni smart working policy applies, with regular visits to offshore and onshore facilities.

Purpose:
The Structural Engineer is responsible for providing integrity management & technical support for all fixed, floating, and topside structures in Eni UK (Liverpool Bay). The role involves working closely with colleagues in Maintenance, Production and HSE teams to deliver company and regulatory objectives for the management of integrity of all fixed, floating structures and associated equipment.
The Structural Engineer will be heavily involved with supporting the decommissioning and repurposing of the assets to support the Hynet CCS project, working with the operations and project team during its development

The Structural Engineer shall act as the technical authority and provide integrity engineering support for operating sites and will be responsible as the “System Custodian” for the Safety Critical Systems in his/her field of technical expertise as designated in the Asset System Custodian Listing.
The Structural Engineer will assist in the integrity management of all Liverpool Bay fixed & floating structures and also support integrity of fixed equipment, including pressure systems (piping and vessels) and tanks. The role also involves operational support, particularly failure investigations, repair specifications and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
Play an active role in the Management of Change Process, other technical reviews, assessments and execution as required, including support for Decommissioning and future CCS activities. The role will require close liaison with the Operations teams onshore and offshore, and the Project Teams for HyNet CCS and LBA Decommissioning.

Key deliverables include
• Act as System Custodian for one or more Safety Critical Elements
• Develop and maintain a strong awareness of the HSEC impacts related to covering Fixed Jackets, topsides structures, Oil Storage Facility (Barge style hull), Calram Buoy and the mooring system
 • Monitoring and reporting on Structural integrity status (Topsides & Subsea) on a regular basis
 • Ensures that the Strength Assessment Structural models are available and InPlace analysis and Fatigue reports are updated
• Manage assurance and verification activities in accordance with established procedures
• Monitor maintenance and planning of work activities to ensure that priority is given to those activities that will ensure safe and efficient operations
 • Regular surveillance of systems integrity to intervene in potential issues, provide troubleshooting and maintain high level of safety and performance
• Provide quality control and assurance to maintain asset integrity for facility modifications and projects
• Management of inspection support contractors as required
• Coordination/ communication with a range of Eni and contractor personnel
• Develop and maintain working relationships with site personnel and onshore engineering personnel
Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Act as a technical authority (System Custodian) for Structures and prepares monthly and annual system custodian reports
• Responsible for all structural integrity management activities (updating the RAs, executing inspections, results review, remediation, etc)
• Produce any required submission to the Verification body and UK regulators. Liaison and attend meetings with Regulators and executing any follow up actions if required
• Collate and review Results from all Structural related activities (maintenance, tests, repairs, etc) performed. Review of inspection reports requiring remedial works and specification of repair
• Management of key vendors who support structural, NDT contractor (both Offshore and Onshore) covering Fixed Jackets, topsides structures, Oil Storage Facility (Barge style hull), Calram Buoy and the mooring system
• Ensure all legislative requirements for the fixed structures and floating structures are incorporated into the integrity strategy (jacket, hull internal and UWILD etc.)
 • Keep current the integrity plan for structures systems including the marine requirements of the classification society and associated rules
• Develop budget estimates for planned structural inspections
• Liaise with the planning dept. to ensure all structural inspections are toll gate approved and they are included within the overall field planning.
• Participate in Shutdown planning and supervise Integrity inspection issue resolution during shutdowns
• Structural anomalies assessment / management. Fitness for Purpose assessments as required
• Review of Structural related failures and progression of failure investigations and root cause analyses, with support from internal or external specialists as necessary
 • Accountable for engineering, execution and progression of Management of Change (MOC) projects in accordance with company MOC procedures.
• Participate in Shutdown planning and supervise Integrity inspection issue resolution during shutdowns
• Keep current the process equipment integrity strategy. Employ best industry practices inclusive of Risk Based Methodologies and specify the selection of most effective inspection techniques / methods
• Attendance at operating sites when first-hand review of equipment integrity issues is required
Periodic review and update to critical documents such as WSE's, Emergency Response Manuals, Performance Standards
 • Accountable for performance of contracts for which s/he is Contract Sponsor
• Coordinate required inspections (ROV, RAT etc) for structures. Determine best methods for inspections (Diving / ROV / Side Scan Sonar etc.) and plan / organize accordingly. Work closely with pipelines engineer to ensure any subsurface inspections of pipelines are included as part of the integrated subsurface inspection plan
• Manage the Corrosion Protection System (CP) for fixed structures, jack-up legs, hulls and moorings
• Develop manage and maintain the weight control for all facilities
• Monitor the integrity of the subsurface and topside coatings systems. Liaise with FM coordinator to ensure that all FM requirements are prioritized and included in the field wide FM plan
• Manage the structural models for both fixed and floating systems. Organize updates to the models as modifications or loadings change to assess consequences of any changes
• Review inspection results for both above water and in water surveys
• Work closely with HQ Operations department for resolution technical issues as identified
 • Provide specialist engineering guidance and professional judgment in support of operations, maintenance and reliability projects
• Participate in HAZAN/HAZID/HAZOP/Design Reviews and action status systems
 • Maintain a working knowledge of relevant international technical standards, codes and recommended practices, interpretations and analogues to assist in the operation and development of Liverpool Bay facilities.
• Develop core in-house Integrity Engineering skills and abilities to foster career growth and development

HSE and Compliance Responsibilities
• Ensure full compliance with Eni HSE Management standards and the HSE Management system
 • Ensure full compliance with all HSE regulatory and legislative requirements
• Promote a risk-based approach to operations, supporting technical specialists and HSE staff to manage risk
• Ensure that the requirements of the Safety Environment Critical elements are managed to maintain asset integrity
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and standards
• To participate in the Emergency Response activities, as required.
• To fully comply with Eni Code of Ethics and Law 231 principles.
 • Compliance with the Eni Best Practice requirements contained within the “Duties for HSE Sensitive Roles Upstream” procedure, ensuring all relevant parties are aware of their responsibilities.
Qualifications & Experience (education and qualifications, experience):
• B.Sc or B.Eng
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent, or working towards chartership
 • Minimum Honours Degree, ideally Masters or Higher, in Mechanical/ Structural /Materials or similar discipline
• Possess a working knowledge of mechanical design standards, relevant codes and recommended practices
HSE:
• HUET and BOSIET Certificates
• Risk Assessment; Understanding
• PSSR; Understanding
 • Safety Case/PFEER/Pipeline Safety Reg/COMAH; Understanding
• Integrity Management; Understanding
• IEC61508 and EEMUA Guidance; Awareness
• Hazardous Area Management; Awareness
• ATEX/DESAR; Understanding
Essential:
• Relevant industrial experience, including oil & gas industry related.
• Experience in an Asset Integrity Management role for pipelines
• Demonstrable HSEC knowledge & skills, including knowledge of Safety Case, Verification Schemes and Pressure Systems Safety Regulations.
• Computer literate, including experience with electronic maintenance management systems
 • Strong communication, presentation, negotiation & influencing skills
Desirable:
Extensive experience in the Oil and Gas Industry or other similar Heavy Industrial environment, preferably including a substantial period of direct engineering support to operational Offshore and Onshore facilities.
Working knowledge of integrity management of pipelines and experience on pressure systems (piping and vessels) tanks and structures. Familiarity of maintenance management systems (SAP)
Required Competencies
Competent in Fitness for Service Assessment.
• Experience in Asset Integrity Management for pipelines
• Demonstrable HSEC knowledge & skills, including knowledge of Safety Case, Verification Schemes and Pressure Systems Safety Regulations.
• Computer literate, including experience with electronic maintenance management systems
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation & influencing skills
Awareness of the following regulations:
ISO 19901.1 to ISO19901.6 Offshore Structures Fixed and Mobile
• Pipelines Safety Regulations
• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
• Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations
 • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
 • Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (First Aid) Regulations
 • Offshore Installations (Prevention of fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response Regulations)
 • Risk Assessment
• Safety Case/PFEER/Pipeline Safety Reg/COMAH
• Integrity Management
 • Hazarous Area Management



 
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