At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering decisions, manage technical risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Company: Join Spirit Energy, a key player in the UK's energy infrastructure since 1985.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working options, and a dynamic team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous improvement and professional growth in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy safety and sustainability while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering, strong technical expertise, and proven leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long-standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.
With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.
The Engineering Authority provides technical assurance, governance, and decision-making authority to ensure engineering activities are safe, compliant, and aligned with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice. The role acts as the ultimate technical decision-maker within their discipline and is accountable for managing technical risk across the asset lifecycle. The role provides leadership and management of the outsourced Technical Authority service provision.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided. Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK. Please outline notice period/availability to start.
Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.
In role, you will be required to:
- Act as the designated Engineering Authority with authority to approve, challenge, or reject engineering decisions.
- Act as custodian of discipline engineering standards and asset engineering documentation and assure their compliance.
- Provide recommendations for approval of derogations / dispensations.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Technical Authority Framework.
- Overall ownership of the scope of quality of SECE performance standards.
- Ensure individual performance standards are correctly allocated to the appropriate Technical Authority.
- Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, ensuring risks are reduced to ALARP (or equivalent).
- Lead or input into hazard identification and technical risk assessments.
- Ensure engineering decisions support safe operations, asset integrity, and lifecycle performance.
- Act as an escalation point for technical non-conformances and deviations as appropriate.
- Support incident investigations by providing technical judgement and root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, tools, and governance.
- Contract ownership and vendor management.
- Act as a Lead investigator using Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques to support business requirements.
- Any other associated duties as reasonably required.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
- Proven experience acting in a senior technical or assurance role.
- Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions under pressure.
- Deep technical expertise within discipline.
- Sound engineering judgement and integrity.
- Degree qualified in an engineering or technology discipline.
- Chartered Engineer.
- Experience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSet.
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.
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ENGINEERING AUTHORITY employer: Spirit Energy
Spirit Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Barrow Gas Terminal, a vital part of the UK's energy infrastructure. With a strong commitment to safety, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, employees benefit from a hybrid working arrangement that promotes work-life balance while fostering professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. Join a team that values agility, collaboration, and courage, ensuring a rewarding career in a supportive and innovative atmosphere.
