Plant Integrity Assurance Engineer Kazakhstan

Reference Number KPO0096

Plant Integrity Assurance Engineer

Closing date for applications 7 February 2013 Country Kazakhstan City Aksai Function/Discipline Operations Employment Category This will be a fixed term assignment This will be a rotational assignment Working Hours Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary competitve package

The Organisation BG Group is a founding member of Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B. V. (KPO) which oversees the development of the giant Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field in the northwest of Kazakhstan. Karachaganak covers an area of more than 280 square kilometres with estimated gross reserves of over 2.4 billion barrels of condensate and 16 trillion cubic feet of gas. The Karachaganak field is one of the biggest internationally-funded and most technologically challenging projects in Kazakhstan.

Position Summary Implement asset integrity function in KPO b.v for all operating equipment in the Field, which is on company's balance and at nominated Plant Units in order to ensure its integrity as the part of main assets. Coordinate the development of advanced asset integrity, reliability methods and processes and established engineering specifications during operation. Put forward proposals during the development of programs and processes to ensure compliance with RoK legislative requirement,. based on international standards and advanced production management methods.

Key Accountabilities Carry out plant integrity assurance activities in KPO b.v. on in-service pressure equipment and its auxiliaries within designated plant areas as directed by Integrity Superintendent, including Pressure Vessels Boilers Fired Heaters Heat Exchangers Process and utility piping Export and in-field pipelines Tanks Pressure Relief Devices Cathodic protection Perform and/or analyse findings of external, internal and on-stream inspection of pressure equipment and auxiliary integrity systems Perform fitness-for-service assessments of anomalies  Participate in the development and implement Risk Based Inspection (RBI) programme Carry out technical supervision of pressure equipment O&M if nominated by KPO b.v.  Assist in pressure equipment failure investigations Assist in internal / external audits, inspections, technical evaluations and contract tender evaluation. Technical supervision of contracts used in his/her area of responsibility If nominated by KPO b.v. participate in the standing committee for safety knowledge assessment HSSE Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Experience/ Work Experience  Needed: Qualification in Engineering Work experience in similar roles Specialist Knowledge/Skills: Resolutions, instructions, orders, method statements and statutory materials related to equipment, buildings and structures maintenance management; profile and peculiarities of company's organization and process structure, outlook of its development. Principles of company's production processes. Organization of maintenance service. Procedure and methods of equipment operation and maintenance planning. Preventive maintenance system and efficient process equipment operation. Production capacities, engineering specifications, design philosophy, function, operating modes and rules of company's equipment operation. Repair and maintenance systems and techniques. Equipment installation, commissioning and set up methods. Compilation procedure of equipment passports, spare parts drawing books, operation manuals, ana other technical documentation. Procedures of equipment handover and acceptance of equipment upon compilation of repair and installation. Requirements of efficient labour management during equipment operation, maintenance, upgrading and repair equipment and tools provision. Advanced domestic and external experience in respect of production maintenance. Principles of production and labour organization and management. Principles of environmental legislation. Principles of labour legislation; occupational safety rules and standards.

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.   Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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