Technical Authority - Process

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Technical Authority - Process, based in Aberdeen. This is a long term PAYE contract role. This is an excellent opportunity with a well established and highly regarded Operator. 
 
The primary role of the Technical Authority is the safeguarding of technical integrity on the company’s Operated Assets. 

• Key role in ensuring that the risks associated with Major Accident Hazards are fully understood and are being effectively managed.
• The Technical Authority (TA) is a senior role within the company and they will be a recognised subject matter expert (SME) for their particular discipline.
• The TA will support and share the company’s drive for technical excellence. The position will also provide technical direction and contribute to the introduction of appropriate new technology and procedural changes that will benefit the overall asset safety & environmental performance, operability and sustainability.
• Provide independent direct and impartial feedback on the integrity status of the company Operated Assets and where concerns exist ensure these are effectively communicated to the company Asset Management.
• Provide practical and pragmatic technical advice which may also include, at times, the need to challenge proposed strategies or solutions. This challenge function will be exercised in a tactful and diplomatic way, in order to maintain a constructive relationship between all parties.
• Where requested and when identified as safety critical, the TA will also provide input to the review of HS&E alerts, both internally and externally, to determine if they are applicable to the company Operated Assets.

 
The TA reports to the Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager and is accountable for:

• 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.

 
The TA’s responsibilities are wide ranging and span the following areas:

• Procedures, Technical Standards & Specifications.
• Deviations & Technical Queries.
• ODMS Technical documentation ownership as assigned to the role.
• Management of risks associated with Major Accident Hazards.
• Assurance Implementation.
• Non-Standard Operations.
• Technical Integrity / SECE audits

 
Discipline Specific Roles and Responsibilities: Process

• Supporting HAZOPS, HAZIDs, LOPAs and other technical safety studies where required.
• Approval of all process flow diagrams, P&IDs, heat and mass balances, PSV register, LO/LC register, hazardous area drawings and process C&E updates.
• Authority for all process / utility system operating manuals, PSV recertification procedure, SIRPS procedure, weeps and leaks procedure and blowdown testing procedure.

 
Job specific skills and knowledge

• Degree in relevant discipline engineering subject.
• Chartered accreditation with relevant engineering institute and/o MSc in Risk and Reliability
• Proven track record with significant industry experience.
• 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.

 
General capabilities

• Displays business acumen and judgment, as well as emotional and professional maturity.
• Able to gain the confidence of shareholder and senior management team with excellent relationship building and management skills.
• Results-oriented, articulate, persuasive.
• Highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour, consistent with the company’s values and business conduct policies.

 
 
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/083090.


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