Pipeline Engineering Specialist Inspector

We support your continuing professional development directly through formal training and through stakeholder support.\nYou will join our Regulatory Learning Academy and undertake the learning pathway relevant for your role. This pathway will reflect the core operational functions and skills required in this role.\nLocation\nThis role can be based in any of the advertised locations however, you will be required to travel for offshore and onshore inspections.\nTravel\nIn role, you will spend on average stays offshore (subject to weather) approximately 4-6 times a year. You will also spend on average stays onshore approximately 10-12 times a year for proactive inspection or reactive investigation work, potentially at short notice and may include overnight stays.\nAs travel to offshore environment / installation is expected, you will be required to travel by helicopter and, are expected to be medically fit for offshore travel and be able to work in an offshore environment.

You must satisfy the safety standards and health requirements as required by the UK offshore energy industry.\nWhen not working offshore or on site, your office attendance would be in accordance with Hybrid Working Policy.\nMedical Requirements\nYou must be able to satisfy the OEUK approved offshore medical & OPITO approved survival training requirements (BOSIET/MIST).\nPerson specification\nEssential skills and criteria\nApplicants will need to be able to demonstrate:\n * A breadth of practical Pipeline Engineering/Pipeline Integrity Management experience gained whilst working in an onshore or offshore environment. (lead criterion)\n * Substantial experience in the management of the integrity of onshore or offshore pipeline networks and associated equipment. This should include an in-depth understanding of: (lead criterion)\n * Pipeline engineering principles – including initial/ongoing integrity management, safe design and use, risk assessment, etc.\n * Knowledge and application of relevant pipeline engineering codes and standards.\n * Pipeline and associated equipment inspection – including risk-based inspection schemes, inspection management, inspection methods, inspection reporting, etc.\n * Anomaly Management – including key fitness-for-service assessment codes and potential repair options.\n * Maintenance – including maintenance planning and execution, condition monitoring techniques, backlog and deferrals processes, etc.\n * Pipeline failure – including failure mechanisms, degradation of materials and life extension methodologies.\n * They are self-motivated and able to work independently to contribute to a busy and supportive team, working flexibly, with frequent travel.\n * They can plan and manage delivery of priorities against very challenging deadlines.\n * They can network and communicate effectively as part of a team.\n * They are articulate with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to establish professional credibility and authority.\n * The ability to present to technical audiences on offshore and onshore pipeline engineering topics such as the regulation of pipeline systems integrity.\n * The ability to represent the organisation as an expert within onshore or offshore pipeline engineering related standards bodies and stakeholder groups.\nWe are proud to be able to offer our people the opportunity to work in a hybrid way which combines working from home and the office.

This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement, and your allocated office will be your contractual place of work.\nThere will be a requirement to travel to the office for various activities, e.g., collaborative working, supporting and training colleagues. If hybrid working is suitable for you and your role, you will be expected to attend the office, or other business-related site, for 60% of your working week. The arrangements will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account.\nTherefore, we would encourage candidates to consider if the commute from home to the office is a feasible distance to travel before making an application.

Please note that if you are successful, hybrid working will be discussed prior to taking up the post.\nLicences\nFull driving licence that permits driving within GB.\nQualifications\n * A degree or equivalent qualification in Pipeline Engineering - or a closely related subject.\n * Memberships\n * Chartered or Incorporated Engineer – a professional membership of an appropriate institution.\nBehaviours\nWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:\n * Making Effective Decisions\n * Communicating and Influencing\nTechnical skills\nWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:\n * Pipeline Integrity management\n * Pipeline transportation systems\n * Supporting the Net zero agenda\nBenefits\nAlongside your salary of £73,335, The organisation contributes £21,245 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme\nDisability Confident\nAs a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.\nArmed Forces Covenant\nCLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.\nIf you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).\nWe will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.\nShould you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.\nTo apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)