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Mechanical Engineer - Asset Integrity

Kent
Aberdeen
2 weeks ago
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Overview

Mechanical Engineer - Asset Integrity at Kent. Based in Aberdeen, the successful candidate will be part of a multi-discipline Asset Integrity Team supporting a wide range of clients in the North Sea region and globally. The team provides specialist support and input into bidding/tendering for work from new and existing clients, as well as leading discipline-specific scopes in structural, pressure systems, pipeline and renewable integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Originating discipline focused tasks as per project execution plan and business requirements.
  • Undertaking specific tasks / area of work as defined by the lead / principal / senior engineer.
  • Delivering against internal and external client deadlines to a high standard of accuracy and quality.
  • Supporting bids by providing input into relevant technical areas.
  • Providing support to client requests and issues.
  • Developing life extension plans for ageing assets.
  • Working with discipline related industry codes & standards.
  • Improving efficiency of assets through inspection activities, development of risk-based inspection work scopes and operational support.
  • Executing work in compliance with client specifications, Kent’s ISO accredited QMS, and project-specific procedures, guides and standards.
  • Providing input and support to decision making by other engineers.

Your knowledge, skills, education and experience

  • Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline.
  • Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant Engineering Institution e.g., IMechE, IEEE, etc.
  • Preferably proven consultancy work experience in relevant discipline area.
  • Preferably understanding of the Integrity Cycle, including key steps associated with planning, enacting, checking and feedback.
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant technical documentation relevant to discipline, e.g. isometrics, P&IDs, single line diagrams, layout drawings, GA’s equipment registers, etc.
  • Preferably experience/knowledge of risk-based integrity management activities.
  • Appreciation of relevant industry codes and standards.
  • Ability to prioritise and re-prioritise in dynamic work environment.

Communication

  • Effective communicator with ability to liaise with Client contacts, including site-based personnel, technical discipline staff and project management.

Behaviour / Core Competencies

  • High level of MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams.
  • Self-motivated & comfortable taking responsibility across a range of tasks.
  • Well organised and methodical in your approach to project work.
  • Good collaborator with strong team ethos.
  • Driven to learn, develop and solve problems.
  • Excellent communicator with attention to details.
  • Solution oriented with amiable approach

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, please contact to find out how we can support you.

Seniority level

  • Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

  • Oil, Gas, and Mining


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