Verification Engineer to Senior Verification Engineer

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS in Aberdeen is seeking a professional specialist for onshore and offshore assessment of Safety Critical equipment, systems, and documentation across energy installations globally.

The role includes regulatory guidance and Verification service across the globe, with engagement to resolve problems and maintain documentation. Candidates should have an engineering degree, professional membership, and verification experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a recognized Professional Institution preferred.
• Experience in verification roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acts as ABS's professional specialist for verification activities.
• Performs routine verification examinations for Independent Verification Body.
• Prepares technically accurate and timely verification reports.
• Engage with clients to resolve problems and maintain verification documentation.
• Maintain verification files in an orderly and up-to-date manner.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Verification experience

Risk assessment

Oral & written communication

Technical reporting

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in engineering

Engineering Council member

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The role includes onshore and offshore assessment of Safety Critical equipment, systems, and documentation on energy installations globally. The dynamic role includes working across oil & gas and renewable energy sectors to provide regulatory guidance and Verification service across the globe.

What You Will Do

• Acts as ABS's professional specialist for the organization in its verification activities.
• Performs routine verification examinations on units for which ABS is the Independent Verification Body.
• Prepares technically accurate and timely reports of verification examinations.
• Engage in contact with clients to resolve problems and assist in the development and maintenance of verification documentation.
• Maintains verification files in an orderly and up-to-date manner in area of responsibility.

What You Will Need

Education and Experience

• HNC / HND / Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent recognized experience
• Membership of recognized Professional Institution or Engineering Council preferred
• Demonstrable experience in similar position or within a verification type role is advantageous.
• Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services and, before assignment, with their future work.
• BOSIET, MIST, and ATEX qualifications preferable.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• An understanding of The Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive)(Safety Case etc) Regulations, 2013/30/EU Offshore Safety Directive, and associated legislation.
• Knowledge of goal-setting legislative regimes, major hazard management and appreciation of risk assessment techniques.
• An understanding of unit-specific major accident hazards, safety and environmental critical element performance standards and verification activities.
• An awareness of and have an understanding of main plant isolatable inventories; incident escalation pathways; and prevention, control and mitigation barriers
• An awareness of process safety and integrity management principles, engineering standards and specifications
• Relevant plant knowledge, understanding of operational status / plant conditions and suitable experience
• Able to apply Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) processes and methodology
• An understanding of SECE impairment rule sets
• An understanding of specific site emergency response plans and proceduresAware of the suitability and limitations of Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) process.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Ability to read engineering plans and have a basic understanding of oil and gas practices and installation operations.
• Ability to perform examinations in the prescribed format.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of installation systems and machinery.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, pertinent information relative to assigned area of technical expertise.
• Ability to analyze problems and purpose solutions.
• Responsiveness to customers.
• Ability to work well with others.

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs