Maintenance Systems Technical Authority

Maintenance & Systems Technical Authority Location: Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal Pay: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Contract: Long-Term Opportunity Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Systems Technical Authority to provide technical governance, assurance, and leadership across maintenance strategies, maintenance management systems, and asset care standards at the Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal. This is a key leadership role supporting safe, reliable, and compliant operations within a major UK energy asset. Key Responsibilities * Act as the Technical Authority for maintenance and maintenance management systems. * Provide technical governance, guidance, and assurance across operating assets. * Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations, COMAH, Safety Case, SEMS, and industry standards. * Oversee maintenance strategies for safety-critical equipment and asset integrity. * Approve technical deviations, non-conformances, and maintenance-related dispensations. * Lead maintenance system improvements, upgrades, and data quality initiatives. * Support failure investigations and act as a Lead Investigator using Kelvin TopSet methodologies. * Contribute to audits, regulatory inspections, competence development, and continuous improvement. Requirements * Degree qualified in an Engineering or Technology discipline. * Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional status). * Extensive maintenance engineering experience within onshore or offshore oil & gas operations. * Previous experience as a Technical Authority or Senior Discipline Engineer. * Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, barrier management, and maintenance management systems. * Ability to make sound, risk-based technical decisions in a high-hazard environment. * Experience with incident investigation techniques such as Kelvin TopSet is desirable. What's on Offer * Long-term contract opportunity. * Work on a major UK energy infrastructure project. * Senior Technical Authority position with significant responsibility. * Collaborative, safety-focused working environment