Technical Authority - Process

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Technical Authority – Process, based in Aberdeen. This is a long‑term PAYE contract role with a well‑established Operator.

The primary role of the Technical Authority is safeguarding technical integrity on the company’s operated assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure risks associated with Major Accident Hazards are fully understood and effectively managed.
• Act as a senior subject‑matter expert and provide technical direction, introducing appropriate new technology and procedural changes.
• Provide independent, direct and impartial feedback on the integrity status of operated assets and communicate concerns to Asset Management.
• Give practical and pragmatic technical advice, even challenging proposed strategies in a diplomatic manner.
• Provide input to the review of HS&E alerts when safety‑critical, both internally and externally.

• Report to the Corporate Governance and Compliance Manager and be accountable for:
• Setting performance standards and assurance for safety & environmental critical elements (SECEs).
• Undertaking periodic formal technical assessments of SECE status and optimizing maintenance/assurance activities.
• Supporting other Technical Authorities where there is overlap.
• Maintaining awareness of other SECE impairments to oversee cumulative MAH risk.
• Setting technical standards for both safety & environmental critical and non‑critical systems.
• Delegating appropriate decisions to competent personnel.
• Visible technical leadership demonstrated through offshore assessments.

• Procedures, Technical Standards & Specifications.
• Deviations & Technical Queries.
• ODMS Technical documentation ownership as assigned.
• Management of risks associated with Major Accident Hazards.
• Assurance Implementation.
• Non‑Standard Operations.
• Technical Integrity / SECE audits.

• Supporting HAZOPS, HAZIDs, LOPAs and other technical safety studies.
• Approval of all process flow diagrams, P&IDs, heat and mass balances, PSV register, LO/LC register, hazardous area drawings and process C&E updates.
• Authority for all process / utility system operating manuals, PSV recertification procedure, SIRPS procedure, weeps and leaks procedure and blowdown testing procedure.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered accreditation with a relevant engineering institute and/or MSc in Risk and Reliability.
• Significant industry experience and proven track record.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in oil and gas.
• Ability to identify and develop sound technical solutions.
• Knowledge of associated technical/engineering disciplines e.g. process, mechanical.
• Technical proficiency in IT programmes/systems such as Excel, Maximo, engineering software.
• Familiarity with UK industry regulations relating to oil and gas.
• Experience dealing with HSEx, BEIS and industry workgroups.
• Effective relationship‑builder at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

General capabilities

• Displays business acumen, judgment, emotional and professional maturity.
• Gains confidence of shareholders and senior management with excellent relationship building.
• Results‑oriented, articulate, persuasive.
• Maintains highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour.

Contract Position

Contract role. For further information or to apply, quote reference TR/083090.