Reporting to the Operations Strategy and Sustainability Manager, the Technical Authority - Piping/Mechanical will have discipline responsibility for the development and provision of technical guidance transversely across the company and its engineering contractors. This will support operations and other departments.
The Technical Authority - Piping/Mechanical will ensure that the company has the correct technical guidance and systems of work in place to ensure the ongoing fitness for purpose of equipment within their area of responsibility, as well as compliance with the Company Referential, UK legislation and or regulatory authority requirements.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for approval of key engineering drawings and for preparing an annual report covering the equipment and systems of work in place within the company.

Applicants will have considerable experience in the operation, maintenance and specification of piping, vessels and valves within the oil & gas industry.
You will support Technical Departments in identification, design, validation and implementation of any engineered solution for company sites, regardless of its sponsor (Projects, Development or Field Operations through the modification control procedure).
Formally approve key engineering and operational documents related to the discipline, validating contractor’s (engineering, construction, consultant etc) key technical deliverables.
Represent Company on Industry Committees and specialist forums (including R&D JIPs, where relevant) especially when they involve other oil and gas operators and/or legislative authorities.

Candidates should have:
A degree in a relevant discipline.
Chartered engineer status.
Extensive operational experience in relevant arena.
Proven organisational and prioritisation skills.
Contract management experience.
Ability to travel to onshore and offshore sites as required.
Excellent communication & team skills.
A strong commitment to safety.