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Mechanical Technical Authority (TA)

Job Requisition RQ070652 Mechanical Technical Authority (TA) (Open)
Job Family Mechanical Engineering
Start Date 01/11/2023
End Date 20/11/2023
Primary Posting Yes
Description
Entity:
Innovation & Engineering

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Summary:
Are you a top-tier Mechanical Engineer with a passion for risk management and
looking for a new role as a Mechanical Technical Authority (TA) within S&ORA
(Safety and Operational Risk Assurance)? We are looking to hear from you!

Our future colleague will be accountable for conducting assurance that requires
a broad mechanical engineering expertise. Focus will be barrier or topic
assurance with a mechanical engineering scope, which will include design,
maintenance, operations and integrity elements. Collaboratively working with
other discipline assurers to deliver planned assurance activities through a
combination of remote desktop analysis and site visits, either as an individual or
as part of an assurance team. Proactively interacting with operations and
engineering personnel to deliver more dynamic, on-demand assurance scopes,
maintaining line relationships to leverage S&ORA's ability to influence. Applying
technical judgement to systematically identify meaningful recommendations that
will improve barrier and system health and improve the management of bp's
highest safety and operating risks.

We are flexible with the role location in one of our bp offices. Thus, we expect
applications from Azerbaijan and Indonesia (Tangguh).

Job Description:

We expect you to:

Undertake assurance of safety and operational risks through document reviews and interviews; identify any
significant gaps and make appropriate and pragmatic recommendations to systematically close them.
Utilise day to day conversation, scheduled meetings, performance data and other metrics explore and
understand risks or barrier impairments where the Engineering Authority has requested your technical
advice or support.
Use your technical expertise to form an independent view of emerging risks, their classification and the
suitability of any risk action plans. Maintain and be able to present an aggregated view of mechanical
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engineering barrier health for your assigned operating regions.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in mechanical engineering.

• 15+ years experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered or Professional Engineer (PE) status would be an advantage.
• Technical competence in all aspects of the Mechanical Engineering across Operations and
Projects (e.g., regulatory compliance, installation, testing, commissioning, operations,
maintenance, inspection, repairs, Fit for service, and decommissioning)
• Experience of working within oil and gas production and / or refining industries
• Detailed knowledge of risk management and OMS
• Strong knowledge of bp practices and standards, specifically: Categories 22(Fired Heaters)
26 (Heat Exchangers), 32(Inspection), 42(Piping), 46(pressure vessels), 62(Valves)
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to identify linkages and opportunities to simplify and
innovate.
• Strong familiarity with elements of Safety critical equipment and systems within mechanical
field (e.g., pressure vessels, tanks, piping, valves etc.)
• Independent, self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise, use expert judgement, and
work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with and lead a multi-discipline assurance team.
• Ability to develop relationships built on trust, competence and influence.
• Effective communication skills, assurance / auditing expertise, planning skills

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team
is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is
respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work
to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern
office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and
40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability
status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting
process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone
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screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment
process, please contact us to request accommodations.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon
adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical
fitness for the role, and background checks.

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Remote Type This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Location Azerbaijan - Baku
Time Type Full time
Locations Indonesia - Jakarta
Supervisory Organization I&E S&ORA - Mechanical (Paul James)