Lead Integrity Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Integrity Engineer to oversee asset integrity management in Aberdeen. This role involves providing leadership to the asset team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing inspection data systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, particularly in asset integrity and risk-based inspection programs. You will also be responsible for budget management and developing relationships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining high safety and operational standards in a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with incorporated/chartered engineer status.
• Strong operational knowledge of upstream or high hazard industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset integrity management and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage budgets and contractor performance for inspection services.

Skills

Asset Integrity Management

Risk Based Inspection (RBI)

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Corrosion Mechanisms

Regulatory Knowledge (UK)

Education

Degree in Engineering

Incorporated / Chartered Engineer

Tools

SAP

RBI Software Systems

Job description

Job Description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Lead Integrity Engineer, based in Aberdeen with occasional trips to Barrow required.

Responsibilities:

1. Assure condition of company assets:

• Provide leadership to the asset team and site execution contractors, ensuring compliance with statutory regulation, company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance, and change if required, to Performance Standards and prescribed assurance tasks, ultimately assuring the condition of structural and ‘static’ equipment to prevent failure and Loss of Containment (LOC).
• Ensure asset integrity work is effectively planned via the asset Integrated Activity Planning (IAP) process and long-range / 8Q planning process adhered to.

Data / data systems management:

• Ensure all inspection data is gathered and processed through company systems as per procedure and in line with local legislative requirements.
• Develop and continuously update the Risk Based Inspection (RBI) programme, and be accountable for the timely completion and approval of Integrity Reviews (IR).
• Ensure the team carries out timely analysis of inspection results and, where required, specify appropriate prioritisation and timelines for remedial actions, working with relevant parties to complete repairs as planned.
• Capture all asset engineering modifications (Greenfield/Brownfield/decommission), within the inspection programme (e.g., baseline inspections, removal of inspection routines, IDMS update) following the MOC process.
• Work with peers to develop and monitor common, automated asset integrity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure asset health, risk, and compliance.
• Ensure integration of asset integrity data within other company management systems (e.g., RiskPoynt barrier model, threats register) and ensure the broader business is aware of asset integrity status and condition.
• Raise ‘deferrals’ as appropriate and ensure the company’s Safety and Environmentally Critical (SECE) backlog target of zero hours is achieved.

Budget and contract management:

• Define, manage, and control the asset integrity budget, ensuring integrity programmes are included in annual and long-range plans with appropriate resources.
• Manage budgets throughout the year and provide forecasts as required.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and advise on potential overspend risks.
• Serve as the technical contract owner for inspection services and fabric maintenance, monitoring contractor performance and providing feedback.

Specific Requirements:

• Educated to degree level.
• Incorporated / Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong operational knowledge of the upstream or high hazard industry.
• Extensive experience in engineering and operations, with specific expertise in asset integrity, RBI programmes, inspection, NDT, Fitness for Service assessments, and NII programmes.
• Proven track record of continuous professional development.
• Technical skills include familiarity with UK regulatory standards, RBI software systems, and degradation mechanisms.
• Experience with maintenance management systems like SAP and their interaction with RBI systems.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
• Leadership qualities include high standards, adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to handle complex situations calmly.
• Experience in leading organizational change, decision-making, and risk management.
• Ability to build professional networks and contribute to industry discussions.

Additional Skills/Training:

• Corrosion and degradation mechanisms.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods.

Legislation Knowledge (UK):

• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
• Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)
• Safety Case Regulations (SCR)
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
• Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response (PFEER)
• Design and Construction Regulations (DCR)
• European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)

Temporary Position. If you feel suited for this role, please contact Orion Group for more information or apply with your CV quoting reference: TR/077163.

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