Process Integrity Engineer

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

Background

The post holder will be a member of the Offshore Division's Process Integrity team. You will be responsible for inspection, assessment, investigation and enforcement of process safety issues on UK offshore installations. Your technical advice will provide a sound basis for employers to set and maintain their own appropriate safety standards.

About the role

• Provide expert advice on health and safety matters associated with the specialist topic of process engineering within HSE, industry and other stakeholders
• Carry out inspections with respect to specialist issues as part of the Directorate's work plan
• Investigate incidents, accidents and complaints as part of a team or individually
• Provide support for enforcement action. This will include the preparation of technical reports and provision of expert evidence in legal proceedings
• Initiate research focused on resolving hazards in the offshore work environment
• Make technical contributions to the development of industry standards and guidance
• Assess safety cases and inspect Thorough Reviews (of safety cases) drawing conclusions as to their adequacy and acceptability in terms of process safety

Person requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• A chartered engineer (or equivalent) with substantial experience in a design/technical support operational environment within the oil and gas, petrochemical industries
• 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 process plant, plus knowledge and understanding of the function and operation of process safety equipment and management systems
• Knowledge and experience of relevant engineering codes and standards
• You must be able to satisfy the UK offshore medical & survival training requirements
• 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

For an informal and confidential discussion about this role please contact bob.gowers@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).