Global Technical Authority - Integrity Assurance Services

enerpac; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Resource Groups

Community outreach and volunteering

Job summary

Enerpac Tool Group's Hydratight division seeks a Global Technical Authority to lead engineering governance and provide technical assurance across service operations worldwide. You will maintain global standards, competency frameworks and execution methodologies while enabling safe, consistent delivery on complex projects.

Key responsibilities include supervising technical procedures, supporting major bids, and driving continuous improvement across regions, with a focus on safety and reliability

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in industrial bolted joint integrity and specialist maintenance services.
• Experience developing, reviewing and approving engineering standards and documentation.
• Experience leading technical assurance within a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain global engineering procedures, technical specifications, standards and work instructions.
• Review and continuously improve engineering methodologies, technical documentation and related standards.
• Provide expert technical guidance to engineering, operations, project and commercial teams globally.
• Lead investigations into technical failures, incidents and lessons learned.
• Define and maintain technical competency requirements for Technical Support, Subject Matter Expert and Technical Authority positions.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering technologies and digital solutions.

Skills

Engineering governance

Joint integrity

Hydraulic bolting

ASME PCC-1

Risk assessment

Technical documentation

Global leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

HYDRATIGHT by ENERPAC TOOL GROUP – Who we are

Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a leading provider of industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions, supporting a broad and diverse customer base across more than 100 countries. The organisation enables complex, often hazardous work to be carried out safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group businesses are recognised for their expertise in high-pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and precision positioning solutions.

Hydratight, part of Enerpac Tool Group, is a global provider of specialised mechanical and joint integrity services. For over 30 years, Hydratight has supported customers across oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical, and heavy industry to operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Its services include:

• Controlled bolting
• On-site machining
• Pipeline and process services
• Integrity assurance and online services
• Equipment rental
• Technical training

Hydratight combines technical expertise, certified workforce capability, and proven processes to deliver right-first-time, safety-critical solutions across the full asset lifecycle - from construction through to maintenance and decommissioning.

Summary – basic function of the role

We are looking for a Global Technical Authority to join our team and provide technical leadership, governance and engineering assurance across Hydratight Service operations within ETG.

As the highest level of technical authority within the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining global engineering standards, procedures, competency frameworks and execution methodologies. You will play a key role in ensuring services are delivered safely, consistently and in line with company standards while supporting complex customer projects, operational excellence and business growth.

Working closely with engineering, operations, commercial and leadership teams across multiple regions, you will help drive technical excellence, continuous improvement and innovation throughout the business.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Governance & Assurance:

• Own and maintain global engineering procedures, technical specifications, standards and work instructions.
• Review, approve and continuously improve engineering methodologies, technical documentation and related standards.
• Ensure consistent technical practices across all operating regions.
• Provide oversight of engineering calculations, design assumptions and execution methodologies.
• Act as the final technical approval authority for high-risk, complex or non-standard applications.

Engineering Support:

• Provide expert technical guidance to engineering, operations, project and commercial teams globally
• Review complex applications and recommend safe, practical and effective technical solutions.
• Support critical projects, shutdowns and turnaround activities when required.
• Participate in customer technical reviews, engineering workshops and project planning activities.

Subject Matter Leadership:

Maintain technical expertise across a range of specialist service areas, including:

• Bolted Joint Integrity
• Hydraulic Torque & Tensioning
• Hot Bolting
• Joint Integrity Management
• In-Situ Machining
• Leak Sealing
• Hot Tapping & Line Stopping
• Pipe Freezing
• Composite Repair Systems
• Valve Intervention Technologies
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical enquiries across the business.

Competency & Training:

• Define and maintain technical competency requirements for Technical Support, Subject Matter Expert and Technical Authority positions.
• Support the assessment, development and mentoring of engineering personnel.
• Review and improve training programmes and qualification standards.
• Participate in the recruitment and technical assessment of engineering candidates.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead investigations into technical failures, incidents and lessons learned.
• Ensure findings and corrective actions are incorporated into global standards and procedures.
• Drive standardisation, knowledge sharing and technical excellence across all regions.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering technologies and digital solutions.

Commercial & Customer Support:

• Provide technical leadership and support for major bids, tenders and strategic opportunities.
• Review customer specifications and scopes of work to ensure technical alignment.
• Partner with business development teams to identify safe, effective and commercially viable solutions.
• Support strategic customer relationships where senior-level engineering expertise is required.

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

Detailed knowledge of:

• ASME PCC-1, EN1591, EN13345 and AD2000
• Pressure-containing joints and bolted joint integrity
• Hydraulic bolting technologies
• Intervention services
• Engineering risk assessment methodologies
• Technical procedure and standards development

Preferred

• Expertise in one or more specialist service lines such as leak sealing, hot bolting, hot tapping, composite repair or on-site machining.

Key Behaviours:

• Technical credibility and sound professional judgement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Attention to detail
• Customer-focused approach
• Safety leadership mindset
• Collaborative and inclusive working style
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning

Education and Experience

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience within industrial bolted joint integrity and specialist maintenance services.
• Proven experience developing, reviewing and approving engineering standards, procedures and technical documentation.
• Experience providing engineering leadership and technical assurance within a complex operational environment.

Preferred:

• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Experience supporting engineering operations across multiple global regions.
• Experience leading technical assurance, governance or engineering authority functions.

Why join us?

• Hybrid working model with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and senior business leaders.
• Career development within a growing international organisation.
• Employee Resource Groups providing networking, development and leadership opportunities.
• Community outreach and volunteering initiatives embedded within our culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package.