Offshore Mechanical Engineering Specialist Inspector

A key operational arm of HSE, Energy Division (ED) regulates Great Britains Offshore Oil and Gas Industry, pipelines, mines, diving and renewable sector. We employ around 140 professional engineers and scientists to do this. Respected internationally for our independent status and integrity, we have a long-standing reputation for technical expertise which can be applied logically to deliver effective, proportionate solutions enabling hazardous activities to be managed safely.
Energy Division has a front-line team of Mechanical Engineering Specialist inspectors who are primarily involved with regulating Offshore Oil and Gas operations and more recently the renewables (wind farm) sector.
Please note that due to the nature and volume of the work and travel, this role is only suitable for full time working., + Assessment of safety cases drawing conclusions on the adequacy of the demonstration, raising issues, or considering future inspection work.
+ Investigations of incidents or complaints as part of a multi-discipline team dealing with enforcement or supporting others as necessary on technical aspects.
+ Inspections (on/offshore) as part of a multi-discipline team, completing reports and issuing different levels of enforcement depending on the risk present.
+ Preparation of technical reports / expert evidence for various levels of legal proceedings.
+ Provision of expert advice on health and safety matters associated with Mechanical Engineering within Energy Division, HSE, industry and other relevant stakeholders.
Training & Support
From day one, you will be supported by your manager, team and wider colleagues to understand and develop in your role in HSE. We support your continuing professional development directly through training and through stakeholder support and steering.
Whilst working for the HSE and in order to fully understand the legal and enforcement requirements of this role, you will develop your expertise by completing the Specialist Training Programme (STP). This includes a mixture of e-learning and face to face tutorials and requires you to complete a legal assessment. After this training, you’ll then have wider learning opportunities through your Civil Service access.
Travel
In this role, you will spend on average 2-3 night stays offshore (subject to weather) approximately 6-10 times a year for proactive inspection or reactive investigation work, potentially at short notice, all within a small multi-discipline team.
Please note that occasional travel will be required to other HSE offices. Your home office being Aberdeen or Norwich is preferred but not essential.
Medical information
You shall have already, or be capable of passing, an offshore medical and a BOSIET / FOET. This shall be a pre-requisite to offer of employment., Chartered Engineer – a professional membership of an appropriate institution.
If you are unsure whether your membership is eligible for this vacancy, please contact emily.vicary@hse.gov.uk who can advise further.

Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Making Effective Decisions, We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
+ The management of the integrity of pressure containment systems and rotating machinery
+ The crane and lifting equipment integrity and the management of safe lifting operations
+ The maintenance management systems including backlog and deferral management, It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all disabled applicants who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post.
If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk
If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.
Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here
Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further;
Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., + UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

+ Have a breadth of Mechanical Engineering / Integrity Management experience gained, preferably from working in an oil and gas / high hazard production & engineering environment. This should include an understanding of:
o Integrity management principles, safe design and use, risk assessment.
o Pressure vessel and pipework inspection – including Risk-Based Inspection schemes, inspection management, inspection methods, inspection reporting, etc.
o Maintenance management – including maintenance planning and execution, condition monitoring techniques, backlog and deferrals processes, etc.
o Experience of managing the integrity of rotating equipment.
+ Understanding the principles of crane management and lifting equipment integrity, and the management of safe lifting operations. This should include an understanding of relevant legislation, HSE guidance, industry good practice and standards.
+ Familiarity with risk assessment and risk management tools including risk-based decision making.
+ That they are self-motivated, able to work independently to contribute to a busy and supportive team, work flexibly, with frequent offshore travel and can deliver priorities against very challenging deadlines.
+ That they are articulate with well-developed written communication and interpersonal skills to establish professional credibility (HSE expert opinion) and authority such that they can present to technical audiences (stakeholder groups) on Mechanical Engineering topics such as the regulation of pressure systems integrity, cranes and lifting equipment.
+ Experience of leading or supporting an investigation into an incident or high potential event in industry where your technical and behavioural skills were required to address the failings., A full driving license that permits you to drive in the UK unless reasonable adjustments can be made in line with the Equality Act 2010, A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering - or a closely related subject.

Alongside your salary of £71,171, Health and Safety Executive contributes £20,618 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ Competitive rates of pay
+ Access to the civil service pension scheme of which your employer contributes over 28.97%, far more than the private sector.
+ Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
+ 25 days annual holiday, increasing to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
+ Parental leave benefits
+ As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E- Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.
This post is eligible for Excess Fares Allowance. A successful internal candidate currently based at another office may be entitled to Excess Fares Allowance in line with HSE policy: (http://intranet/finance/expenses/excess-fares-allowance-policy.htm)