Senior Integrity Engineer

Centrica plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrica plc is hiring an Independent Competent Person (ICP) under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) to ensure independence from operations and to suspend unsafe pressure equipment when necessary.

You will lead the Risk-Based Assessment and integrity audits for Centrica’s onshore and offshore assets, working with the Asset Integrity Manager to maintain robust risk controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Mechanical and/or Corrosion Engineering or relevant equivalent.
• Chartered with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or relevant equivalent.
• API 510/570/579 experience or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain independence as ICP under PSSR and approve suspension of unsafe pressure equipment.
• Support integrity management across onshore/offshore assets with Risk-Based Assessment (RBA).
• Lead or contribute to integrity audits and reporting within the Integrity Management System.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Corrosion engineering

HSE culture

Problem solving

Interpersonal & communication

Time management

Self-starting

MS Office

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Corrosion Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

Overview As the Independent Competent Person (ICP) under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), this role is responsible for maintaining independence from the organisation’s operational functions and has the authority to suspend the use of pressure equipment where safety concerns exist. Working closely with the Asset Integrity Manager, the position supports the management of pressure systems integrity risk across all areas, including safety, operational, maintenance, financial, environmental, legal, reputational and plant risks. The role provides technical assurance for the integrity management of Centrica’s onshore and offshore assets, leading the Risk-Based Assessment (RBA) and inspection processes while overseeing the Centrica Integrity Management System and associated databases. It also ensures that auditing and competency requirements are effectively delivered within the RBA and inspection team and leads the integrity management audit programme, verifying that risk management strategies are robust and that established procedures remain effective and fit for purpose.

Location – Woodland House, Hull – flexible working with a mix of office and home working

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver compliance with Centrica Engineering Strategy, Technical Standards and Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS).
• Support the Asset Integrity Manager to ensure that technical integrity is maintained within discipline.
• Support the Asset Integrity Manager to ensure SECEs and performance standards are fit for purpose to ensure Major Accident Hazard (MAH) risk is managed.
• Assist the Asset Integrity Manager in developing and maintaining the technical assessment strategy for Centrica onshore and offshore assets.
• Develop and maintain the Centrica Integrity Management System and associated databases.
• Develop and maintain RBA strategies for onshore and offshore plant and equipment inspections, whilst ensuring that emerging damage mechanisms are identified and effectively mitigated.
• Develop and maintain Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) written schemes of examination and inspection workbooks and authorise / countersign inspection reports.
• Deliver remnant life assessments and methodology in accordance with current design codes and best practice, e.g. API, ASME.
• Deliver Pressure Systems Annual Statement of Integrity (ASI).
• Lead and or participate in the investigation, root cause identification, closure of findings and gaps from major defects or deviation from standard and sharing of learning’s from all investigations and RCFAs.
• Participate in the Management of Change (MoC) process as discipline subject matter expert.
• Lead asset integrity compliance audits.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Mechanical and / or Corrosion Engineering, or relevant equivalent.
• Chartered with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, or relevant equivalent.
• API 510 (Vessels), API 570 (Piping) & API 579 (Fitness for Service).
• The ability to maintain and promote a positive HSE culture amongst Centrica colleagues and key vendors.
• Understand the codes and rules of conduct of the profession and is familiar with relevant legislation, e.g., PSSR, Offshore Safety Case Regulations, COMAH Regulations, PFEER, ASME, API.
• Able to apply a creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving and understands the application of new technologies and innovations.
• A proactive and self-starting individual is required who takes the initiative in planning and implementing solutions.
• Proficient with the MS office suite of applications.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload in the face of competing user demands.
• Self-starter with good interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels.