Process Integrity Engineer

Salary / Rate:

GBP 43,000.00-56,000.00 ( competitive ) 

Location:

Merseyside 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals 

Date Posted:

16/10/2008 

Reference:

NESUK-47217 

Process Integrity Engineer: North West
Our client currently have a vacancy to work in their specialist department dealing with the chemical, petrochemical and Oil & Gas onshore industries as a Process Integrity Engineer on a permanent basis.

The role will involve working as a specialist inspector, as a member of the Offshore Division�s Process Integrity Team. You will be responsible for inspection, assessment, investigation and enforcement of process safety issues on UK offshore installations. Your technical advice will provide a sound basis for employers to set and maintain their own appropriate safety standards.

Responsibilities of the role include:
Providing expert advice on health & safety matters associated with the specialist topic of process engineering / fire & explosion / risk assessment within HSE, industry and other stakeholders.
Carrying out inspections with respect to specialist issues as part of the the work plan.
Investigating incidents, accidents, complaints as part of a team or individually.
Providing support for enforcement action, including the preparation of technical reports and provision of expert evidence in legal proceedings.
Making technical contribution to the development of industry standards & guidance.
Assessing safety cases & drawing conclusions as to their adequacy/acceptability in terms of process safety.
The successful candidate will have a degree in chemical/ process engineering, ideally chartered or working towards your chartership, having worked in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical or similar hazardous industries. You must have knowledge & understanding of hazards affecting the safe design & operation of process plant, of the function & operation of process safety equipment/ management systems and of relevant engineering codes & standards. You will must be able to satisfy UK offshore medical & survival training requirements and have a full driving licence.