BASIC ROLE DETAILSTITLE: Rotating Equipment Engineer REGION: TAQA UK

DEPARTMENT: Rotating Equipment Group, Operations Directorate 

JOB GRADE:      

OPERATIONAL MANAGER:

Rotating Equipment Technical Authority

FUNCTIONAL MANAGER:

Engineering Manager

ROLES REPORTING INTO THE ROLE: None

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLEProviding technical support to offshore in the planning and execution of rotating equipment planned maintenance and operational aspects as troubleshooting, Root Cause Failure Analysis.

Work closely with Operations Dept in the business focused strategic management of rotating equipment operation and maintenance schedules. Support Rotating Equipment TA's strategy in the planning and technical support of rotating equipment maintenance and Projects, aligning to targeting reliability/availability to meet TAQA business needs.

Scope of equipment covered includes major and critical rotating equipment systems including pumps, gas turbines, power turbines, electrical motors, gearboxes, diesel engines, hydrocarbon and utility compressors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as focal point for Rotating Equipment support on maintenance and projects. Support strategies and milestones defined by Rotating Equipment Technical Authority. Provide technical guidance to Hub mechanical support engineers and Offshore on rotating

equipment maintenance activities scopes, methods and execution. Provide technical support to the Operations Team in the resolution of key machinery integrity and

operational issues. Support Technical Authority in the assessment of anomalies, deviations from standard and

maintenance deferrals, developing risk mitigations and producing technical reports where appropriate.

Carry out routine offshore visits, performing safety and technical site audits Plan rotating equipment works deployment of resources (primarily offshore/onshore Project

Engineers and vendors) in conjunction with TAs. Instill business criticality/prioritisation/cost-effect and learning organisation focus.

Published date: 9 May 2023

Manage critical rotating equipment PM/Services planning schedules in accordance with TA strategies, ensuring deferrals are duly authorised.

Act as technical focal point with key rotating equipment vendors in conjunction with TA. Drive improvements in rotating equipment PM and reliability initiatives and reporting. Maintain overview of rotating equipment budgets along with MDE’s and with TA defined strategies

as applicable. Develop templates for equipment post maintenance commissioning and start-up Assurance Check-

Lists with TA verification. Maintain a Close out reporting and learning culture. Focal point and interface with TA group on critical rotating equipment maintenance works and

package “Projects”. Develop Maintenance Delivery and TA joint involvement and ownership of critical/major rotating

equipment works. Develop work scopes, plans and workpacks with vendors, planners and TA Groups. Manage 2 & 5 years rotating equipment plans in liaison with TA ensuring agreed prioritisation, and

ensure communication links are maintained with Operations. Provide technical support as required in modification/upgrade projects. Liaise on rotating equipment repair strategies and technicalities under TA guidelines.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Financial Authority:

Responsibility:

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

Degree or equivalent professional qualification in relevant engineering discipline or significant experience in a similar role

Current Offshore Medical and Survival Certificate

Preferred

Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate engineering council registered body

Published date: 9 May 2023

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Essential

Significant experience within specialist engineering discipline with a high level of knowledge of UK offshore operations and infrastructure

Thorough understanding of key legislation and regulatory framework applicable to UKCS offshore regime with detailed knowledge of major accident hazards, performance standards, assurance and verification activities.

Sound knowledge of engineering practices, codes and standards and their application to development and management of lifecycle asset integrity assurance programmes.

Good knowledge of other discipline functions e.g. Operations, Inspection, Engineering and Process.

Sound knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment techniques and management of change processes and tools

Preferred

Experience of managing technical teams Experience of the management of vendor services contract

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS Proactively shares best practices and knowledge Computer literate with high level of competence in the use of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. MS

Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint as well as discipline related software Excellent communication skills Proven ability to develop highly effective working relationships Willingness to travel offshore

INTERACTIONS

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS Operations teams – onshore and offshore Other Engineering/Technical teams HSSEQ team

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS Industry and governing Bodies such as Oil and Gas UK, HSE and DECC IVB Specialist Engineering Consultants Key engineering/ maintenance contractors/ service provider

Published date: 9 May 2023