Verification Engineer - Senior Verification Engineer
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Aberdeen, UK
In PersonThe role includes onshore and offshore work and may involve global travel.
Manufacturing Quality & TestInspection & Test
About the job
Requirements
- An HNC, HND, degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent recognized experience.
- Membership of a recognized professional institution or Engineering Council is preferred.
- Demonstrable experience in a similar position or within a verification-type role is advantageous.
- Proficiency in English commensurate with the scope of statutory certification and services and, before assignment, with future work.
- An understanding of the Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case, etc.) Regulations, 2013/30/EU Offshore Safety Directive, and associated legislation.
- Knowledge of goal-setting legislative regimes, major hazard management, and risk assessment techniques.
- An understanding of unit-specific major accident hazards, safety and environmental critical element performance standards, and verification activities.
- Awareness and understanding of main plant isolatable inventories, incident escalation pathways, and prevention, control, and mitigation barriers.
- Awareness of process safety and integrity management principles, engineering standards, and specifications.
- Relevant plant knowledge, understanding of operational status and plant conditions, and suitable experience.
- Ability to apply Operational Risk Assessments processes and methodology.
- An understanding of SECE impairment rule sets.
- An understanding of site-specific emergency response plans and procedures.
- Awareness of the suitability and limitations of the Operational Risk Assessments process.
- Ability to develop working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, related instructions, and the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
- Ability to read engineering plans and a basic understanding of oil and gas practices and installation operations.
- Ability to perform examinations in the prescribed format.
- Ability to develop working knowledge of computer programs or software packages related to job responsibilities.
- Knowledge of installation systems and machinery.
- Ability to communicate pertinent information orally and in writing relative to the assigned area of technical expertise.
- Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions.
Responsibilities
- Act as ABS’s professional specialist for the organization in its verification activities.
- Perform routine verification examinations on units for which ABS is the Independent Verification Body.
- Prepare technically accurate and timely reports of verification examinations.
- Engage with clients to resolve problems and assist in developing and maintaining verification documentation.
- Maintain verification files in an orderly and up-to-date manner within the area of responsibility.
- Perform onshore and offshore assessments of safety-critical equipment, systems, and documentation on energy installations.
- Provide regulatory guidance and verification services across the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.
Desired Qualifications
- BOSIET qualification.
- MIST qualification.
- ATEX qualification.
- Membership of a recognized professional institution or Engineering Council.
- Demonstrable experience in a similar position or within a verification-type role.
About the company
ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spring, Texas
Founded
1862
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