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Subsea Controls Technical Authority (015ne) vacancy in Aberdeen ()

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Location: Aberdeen
Salary: Negotiable
Vacancy type: Permanent
Sectors: Senior Appointments, Project Management, Naval, Management, General, Engineering
Placed by: Ex-Mil Recruitment
Our Client, a major oil production company established in 1962 with operations in the North Sea and elsewhere across the globe is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Subsea Controls Engineer to be accountable for the provision of Subsea Controls standards, systems and procedures needed for the design, maintenance and operation of the facilities for the operations and projects.

Furthermore the Subsea Controls Technical Authority provide discipline specific solutions and resolution of problems in the operations directorate to maximize production whilst ensuring that safe and reliable operation of the facilities is in accordance with legislative requirements, and other relevant standards and Company Values.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Summary of Role
• The primary purpose of the Subsea Controls Technical Authority is the safeguarding of technical integrity on Company facilities by defining the Frame Work to act safely within
• The Subsea Controls Technical Authority is a senior specialist role within the company and will be a recognised subject matter expert within this discipline
• The Subsea Controls Technical Authority will provide direct and impartial feedback on the integrity status of Company facilities and where concerns exist ensure these are effectively communicated to Company Senior Management
• Key role in ensuring that the risks associated with Major Accident Hazards are fully understood and are being effectively managed.
• The Technical Authority will support and share the companies drive for technical excellence. They will also provide technical direction and approve the introduction of appropriate new technology and procedural changes that will benefit the overall Installation safety performance and sustainability
• The Subsea Controls Technical Authority is the Company Subsea Controls TA-2 according to the corporate Technical Authority Procedure

Responsibilities of the Subsea Controls Technical Authority are:
• Champion a working culture based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity
• Technical Authority for systems and technology within Subsea Controls
• Ensure an appropriate suite of technical standards and procedures within Subsea Controls are in-place and are kept up to-date with the latest best practice / industry standards
• Ensure technical conformity and compliance with legislation, EU directives and company engineering standards. This responsibility shall include providing interpretation and guidance on these documents to the benefit of the Company assets
• Conduct regular thorough reviews of the discipline technical standards and procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose
• Approve or reject requests for deviations from their discipline technical standards and procedures and ensure these are assessed for risk, documented for action and recorded on a deviations register
• Onshore technical review of proposals for operating equipment and plant in a non standard way and for recommending (or rejecting) their operation in this manner
• Ownership of Performance Standards of Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) in support of the Company Verification Scheme, proactively monitor SCEs for compliance and for addressing any SCE performance issues with the Installation Teams
• Review failures associated with systems, equipment / SCEs within discipline and lead or participate in associated investigations / Root Cause Analysis
• Carry out review and audit activities as required
• Represent the Company on various external industry bodies with the purpose of keeping abreast of best industry practice, technical issues, new and revised legislation and guidance
• To give guidance, advice and direction to asset facilities, operational onshore and offshore teams as well as the Section Head for Subsea Controls
• Carry out regular installation site visits to liaise with offshore personnel
• Develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with key stakeholders e.g. OIMs, Installation Teams, Section Heads, Project Managers etc. and hold regular feedback meetings with these stakeholders
• Provide Guidance, Mentoring and Training across Installations where required


Qualification and Experience Requirements
• Relevant Engineering Degree within Subsea Controls and preferable Chartered Engineer
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Oil & Gas industry
• Proven track record of identifying and developing sound and innovative technical solutions
• Knowledge of associated technical/engineering disciplines
• Familiar with UK industry regulations relating to the oil and gas industry
• Effective relationship-builder at all levels, internally and externally
• Effective communicator both written and verbal

Due to changes in UK Immigration our Client can only accept applications from candidates who have a legal right to work in the UK.
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