Offshore Mechanical Engineer

• Background
• About the role
• Person requirements
• How to apply

Background

The post holder will be a member of the Offshore Division's Mechanical Engineering team. The team concentrates on the integrity of offshore mechanical engineering systems, including: lifting operations, pressure systems, and machinery. Integrity issues are considered throughout the whole life cycle of the plant including design, procurement, installation, operation, inspection, major repairs and modifications to plant, maintenance, and decommissioning.

About the role

You will be responsible for inspection, safety case assessment, investigation and enforcement of mechanical engineering issues on UK offshore installations. Your technical advice will provide a sound basis for employers to set and maintain their own appropriate safety standards.

The work will involve:

• Providing expert advice on health and safety matters associated with the specialist topics of pressure systems integrity, lifting and mechanical handling, and rotating machinery within HSE, industry and other stakeholders
• Carrying out inspections with respect to specialist issues as part of the Directorate's work plan
• Investigating incidents, accidents and complaints as part of a team or individually
• Providing support for enforcement action, including the preparation of technical reports and provision of expert evidence in legal proceedings
• Making technical contributions to the development of industry standards and guidance
• Assess safety cases, drawing conclusions as to their adequacy and acceptability in terms of the integrity of mechanical systems

Person requirements

Qualifications and experience required:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Corporate membership of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (or equivalent) with substantial experience in an operational environment within the oil and gas industry or petrochemical, or similar hazardous industry
• Relevant post graduate engineering experience in the offshore oil and gas or petrochemical industries
• Knowledge and understanding of the hazards affecting the safe design and operation of pressure systems, lifting equipment and machinery, plus knowledge and understanding of the function and operation of mechanical equipment and integrity management systems
• Knowledge and experience of relevant engineering codes and standards
• You will hold a full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK unless reasonable adjustments can be made in line with the Equality Act 2010
• You must be able to satisfy the UK offshore medical & survival training requirements

If you require further information about this post, please contact russell.breen@hse.gsi.gov.uk.

How to apply

Apply for this role via the Civil Service on-line recruitment system, Civil Service Jobs. If you have a disability and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process please contact: Angela Coulton on 0151 951 4430 or email Angela.coulton@hse.gsi.gov.uk.

Please ensure you include your CV and a covering letter with your application. Your cover letter must include:

• Your level of responsibility;
• The breadth and depth of your experience;
• The technical quality and standard of your work.

This should be no more than two sides of A4 paper (font size 10).