LOLER Inspection Technical Authority

Odfjell Technology Ltd.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning development

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Group pension scheme

Company sick pay

Job summary

Odfjell Technology Ltd. in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced LOLER Inspection Technical Authority to join the RIS Team and lead lifting equipment governance across onshore and offshore sites.

The role requires deep LO LER/PUWER knowledge, competence assurance expertise, and a track record in incident investigations while ensuring safe, auditable delivery and independence of reporting. The successful candidate will bring 10+ years of lifting equipment experience, offshore qualifications,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in lifting equipment and related inspection activity.
• 5+ years in senior technical, supervisory or assurance roles.
• Experience with written schemes of examination and defect dispositions.
• Experience developing competence assurance schemes for inspection personnel.
• Knowledge of LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, HSE L113/L22 guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance for lifting equipment thorough examination across RIS UK.
• Maintain compliant examination arrangements onshore, offshore and client sites.
• Ensure safe, auditable delivery and independence of reporting.
• Coordinate interfaces among dutyholder, Technical Authority and inspectors.
• Advise on new lifting equipment specifications and lifecycle integrity.
• Participate in incident investigations and communicate findings.

Skills

Lifting equipment expertise

Regulatory knowledge (LOLER/PUWER)

Competence assurance design

Incident investigation

IRATA/rope access experience

Education

Higher technical education (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent)

Job description

Odfjell Technology is an integrated supplier of offshore operations, well services technology, and engineering solutions. We deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable operations, reducing time, cost, and carbon emissions for our clients. With more than 2,300 employees across 30 countries, we combine 50 years of industry experience with forward-looking technology to support the evolving energy market.

A vacancy has arisen for the position of LOLER Inspection Technical Authority as part of our Rig Inspection Services (RIS) Team.

The key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the duties outlined below:

• Provide independent and authoritative technical governance for lifting equipment thorough examination and associated lifting assurance across RIS UK
• Establish, maintain and assure compliant examination arrangements for onshore, offshore and client-site delivery
• Protect the independence and impartiality of thorough examination and statutory reporting
• Ensure safe, consistent, technically sound and auditable delivery across all authorised equipment classes
• Maintain clear interfaces between dutyholder, Technical Authority, Regulation 8 lift planner, Regulation 9 competent person, inspectors and execution teams
• Provide management assurance on legal compliance, inspector competence, report quality, defect control and overdue examinations
• Operate within the written appointment and secure specialist support where requirements exceed authorised scope
• Provide technical assurance for crane examination, proof/load testing and special tests, including review of OEM instructions and acceptance criteria
• Advise on new lifting equipment specifications, modification, management of change, decommissioning and life-cycle integrity
• Participate in incident investigations; identify technical causes and communicate learning

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following

• Higher technical education (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent) in mechanical, structural, marine or related engineering discipline. Equivalent demonstrable competence and experience may be accepted through documented assessment
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in lifting equipment, crane, rigging or inspection activities, including at least 5 years in a senior technical, supervisory or assurance role
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of each lifting equipment category within the written appointment, sufficient to detect defects and assess their significance for safety
• LEEA Diploma modules in Lifting Accessories, Manual Lifting Machines, Powered Lifting Machines and Supporting Structures
• Experience developing, approving or reviewing written schemes of examination, examination methodologies, Reports of Thorough Examination and defect dispositions
• Experience in designing, implementing or maintaining competence assurance schemes for inspection personnel, including defining competence criteria, structuring progressive training and assessment programmes, conducting competence reviews, and verifying ongoing proficiency across lifting equipment inspection disciplines
• Detailed working knowledge of LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, HSE L113, HSE L22 and associated UK guidance
• Offshore certification: UK Medical, survival and MIST
• Rope Access: Minimum IRATA Level 1 with 3 years’ experience
• The right to work in the UK

Why You Should Join Our Team

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We Offer

• Learning and development support
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
• Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Company sick pay
• Group personal pension scheme