Asset Integrity Engineer

Job description

Segment

Downstream
Role synopsis

This role is a part of the Production Services team in Hull, providing services, expertise, assurance and support to the Production and Research teams in order to deliver safe, compliant, reliable operations over the short, medium and long term. The role reports to the Engineering Integrity Manager, within an independent UKAS accredited Inspection department.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of integrity services to the asset in accordance with Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and other relevant Statutory and Company requirements. This involves specifying and providing authoritative examination and assessment of in-service condition of mechanical static equipment, and technical input into QA / inspection of new equipment. This includes the technical specification and management of key service providers including NDT companies.
The Asset Integrity Engineer ensures all required inspections are carried out to schedule, and are fit-for-purpose to achieve compliance with the relevant national, industry and BP codes and are in line with the asset objectives.
The role requires significant activity and expertise in data analysis, trending and interpretation, utilising inspection results held in IDMS (Inspection Data Management System) along with RBI analysis to provide effective WSE's and inform forward looking asset plans and repair/replacement strategies.

Req ID

71746BR
Location

United Kingdom - North East - Hull
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

Negotiable
Travel required

Negligible travel
Key accountabilities

·  Ensure compliance with HSSE standards and expectations set through the BP group, and act to foster a "Believe in Zero" culture.

·  Promote safety culture through visible leadership in the field, for example Safety Observation Conversations, Audits and Good Spot reporting.

·  Lead by example as a role model for BP's leadership values and behaviours, fostering the development of a diverse and inclusive environment, with a strong 'speak up' safety and operating culture.

·  Responsible for ‘Competent Person' duties under PSSR.

·  Responsible for Integrity of plant and equipment for a dedicated asset.

·  Significant input to 10 year equipment repair/replacement plan, working closely with the asset teams on agreed options.

·  Completes detailed analysis of corrosion including performing statistical analysis.

·  Develop effective WSEs, review inspection and NDT findings and analyse implications for future endorsement.

·  Liaise closely with asset teams regarding the management of integrity vulnerabilities and investigation of equipment failures via RCFA.

·  Responsible for IDMS inspection schedules for statutory and integrity mechanical items.

·  Work with the inspection maintenance planner to plan and schedule inspection and NDT resources in order to efficiently achieve inspection tasks.

·  Monitor and report to EIM (Engineering Integrity Manager) on inspection compliance.

·  Approver of inspection reports, integrity aspects of design drawings for plant and equipment and specialist Inspection approver of MAFs (Modification Approvals).

·  Provide specialist inspection expertise on the fabrication of new equipment.

·  Technical Leader for RBI reviews for asset area.

·  Utilises latest proven tools to optimise equipment inspection schedules and procedures.

·  Participate and lead continuous improvement and innovation activities.

·  Conducts and leads FFS (fitness for service studies) utilising API 579 / BS 7910.
Essential Education

Degree or relevant other qualification in Mechanical, Corrosion or Materials related discipline.

Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Chartered Engineer

·  Phd in Corrosion or Metallurgy or related discipline.

·  Certification in API 570, 510, 653.

·  RG2 Cat 1 Inspector

·  Knowledge and application of advanced NDT methods.

·  Leadership skills

About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

The Acetyls Business Unit is one of the three business units making up the Aromatics and Acetyls Strategic Performance Unit, within the Refining & Marketing Segment. It is a business engaged in the entire value chain from Manufacturing through to Marketing and sales.

The Acetyls BU is one of the world's leading manufacturers of acetic acid and its derivatives, and owns & deploys its leading technology in Europe, Asia and US. BP Hull Site is the European manufacturing facility for the Acetyls Business Unit and is of significant strategic importance to the global Business, with a focus on manufacturing petrochemicals as well as Research & Technology.

The European Acetyls market is forecast to grow steadily over the next few years and the business is committed to a growth agenda to capture a substantial portion of this market growth.

Our core product range is Acetic Acid and Acetic Anhydride.

Application close date

09-Oct-2016
Sub-category

Mechanical Engineering
Job category

Engineering
Countries (State/Region)

United Kingdom - North East

Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Proven experience in an inspection or integrity engineering role.

·  In depth knowledge and application of inspection and NDT techniques.

·  In depth knowledge of materials and materials failure.

·  Knowledge of applicable Statutory requirements and industry standards including PSSR, COMAH, API, ASME & ANSI.

·  Excellent organisation, management, interpersonal and communication skills.

·  Inspection Data Management Systems eg. Meridium.

·  Integrity Management Processes (RBI, FFS etc.)

·  Knowledge and application of the design and construction of pressure equipment.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

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