Senior Integrity Engineer

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer for an on-site role at Wytch Farm oilfield. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and manage integrity risks effectively, requiring extensive experience in mechanical engineering and stakeholder management. A BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering is essential, along with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension.

Benefits

Support with visas

Accommodations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in senior mechanical engineering, 5 years in related industry.
• Familiarity with UK onshore safety legislation.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior mechanical engineering duties for static equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to integrity risk management activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Corrosion Management

Education

BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

API/EEMUA certifications

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer to join our client's team at the Wytch Farm oilfield near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves working on-site from Monday to Friday.

The Senior Integrity Engineer will perform senior mechanical engineering duties for static equipment, ensuring compliance with standards and managing integrity risks effectively. A key focus is on regulatory compliance (PSSR, PSR, COMAH) and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Safety Ownership

• Apply the nine Life Saving Rules to ensure safety for all personnel.
• Promote safety, environmental, and risk discussions throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Senior Asset Engineering activities.
• Approve piping isometrics for construction.
• Approve purchase specifications for valves, materials, and ratings.
• Approve quality packs for fabrication.
• Prepare technical specifications for static equipment.
• Review management of change (MOC) proposals impacting asset integrity.

Integrity Management

• Share and escalate asset risks appropriately.
• Perform code-compliant calculations and review third-party reports.
• Maintain pipeline risk assessments and prepare annual integrity reviews.
• Prepare monthly integrity KPIs.
• Conduct weekly remote interrogation of cathodic protection systems.
• Review vendor reports and follow up on recommendations.
• Review and update engineering standards.

Corrosion Management

• Follow site corrosion management strategies.
• Understand corrosion mechanisms relevant to the asset.
• Contribute to corrosion risk assessments.
• Review and approve inspection risk assessments.
• Endorse corrosion under insulation inspection plans.
• Investigate corrosion failures and apply lessons learned.
• Approve repair methods for corrosion issues.
• Identify trends in inspection findings that could impact asset integrity.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it is desirable.
• API/EEMUA certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of senior mechanical engineering experience in oil and gas, or at least 5 years in a related industry.
• Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation and standards for pressure equipment and pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder relationship abilities.
• Attention to detail in high-hazard environments.
• Self-motivated with a solutions-focused approach.
• Mentorship experience is a plus.
• Valid UK driving license.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading global engineering staffing provider across multiple sectors. We support contractors with visas, benefits, and accommodations, ensuring safe and compliant work environments.