Senior Integrity Engineer in Wareham, South West

NEW Job Opportunity - Senior Integrity Engineer - 12 Month PAYE Contract

Location: Wytch Farm Oilfield, near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset
Job Title: Senior Integrity Engineer
Contract Type: Initial 12-month contract (potential for extension)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer to join our team at the Wytch Farm oilfield. This role carries responsibility for senior-level mechanical engineering duties related to static equipment integrity. You will ensure that integrity risks are transparently managed to the lowest reasonably practicable level while upholding regulatory compliance with PSSR, PSR, and COMAH. The role requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Ownership

• Apply the nine Perenco Life Saving Rules to protect self and others.

• Promote discussions on safety, environmental awareness, and risk management in all project activities.

Senior Asset Engineering

• Approve piping isometrics for construction.

• Approve purchase specifications for valves, materials, and ratings.

• Approve quality packs for fabrications (review and documentation).

• Prepare technical specifications for new static equipment.

• Review Management of Change (MOC) proposals impacting asset integrity.

Integrity Management

• Share and escalate asset risks in relevant forums.

• Perform code-compliant calculations and review third-party analyses.

• Maintain pipeline risk assessments and produce annual integrity reviews.

• Prepare monthly integrity KPIs.

• Conduct weekly remote interrogation of cathodic protection systems.

• Review and challenge vendor reports and follow up on recommendations.

• Review and update controlled engineering standards.

Corrosion Management

• Fulfil responsibilities as per the site corrosion management strategy.

• Maintain knowledge of corrosion mechanisms affecting the asset.

• Contribute to corrosion risk assessments (CRAs).

• Review and approve risk-based assessments (RBAs) for inspections.

• Endorse CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation) inspection plans.

• Investigate corrosion-related failures and apply lessons learned.

• Approve repair methods for corrosion findings.

• Monitor inspection trends and KPIs to identify potential risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng degree.

• Desirable: Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards professional membership; API/EEMUA certifications.

• Experience:

  • Ideally 8+ years of senior mechanical engineering experience in oil & gas.

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a related industry considered.

• Knowledge of UK onshore safety legislation and applicable codes/standards for pressure equipment and pipelines.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to quickly build relationships.

• Detail-oriented, especially in high-hazard environments.

• Self-motivated, solutions-focused, with ownership of responsibilities.

• Ability to mentor junior engineers (preferred).

• Valid UK driving licence.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior integrity Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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