Maintenance Systems Technical Authority

Location: Barrow in Furness

Maintenance & Systems Technical Authority

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal
Pay:
Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Contract:

Long-Term Opportunity

Start Date:

ASAP

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Systems Technical Authority to provide technical governance, assurance, and leadership across maintenance strategies, maintenance management systems, and asset care standards at the Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal. This is a key leadership role supporting safe, reliable, and compliant operations within a major UK energy asset.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as the Technical Authority for maintenance and maintenance management systems.

* Provide technical governance, guidance, and assurance across operating assets.

* Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations, COMAH, Safety Case, SEMS, and industry standards.

* Oversee maintenance strategies for safety-critical equipment and asset integrity.

* Approve technical deviations, non-conformances, and maintenance-related dispensations.

* Lead maintenance system improvements, upgrades, and data quality initiatives.

* Support failure investigations and act as a Lead Investigator using Kelvin Top Set methodologies.

* Contribute to audits, regulatory inspections, competence development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

* Degree qualified in an Engineering or Technology discipline.

* Chartered Engineer (or equivalent professional status).

* Extensive maintenance engineering experience within onshore or offshore oil & gas operations.

* Previous experience as a Technical Authority or Senior Discipline Engineer.

* Strong knowledge of reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, barrier management, and maintenance management systems.

* Ability to make sound, risk-based technical decisions in a high-hazard environment.

* Experience with incident investigation techniques such as Kelvin Top Set is desirable.

What's on Offer

* Long-term contract opportunity.

* Work on a major UK energy infrastructure project.

* Senior Technical Authority position with significant responsibility.

* Collaborative, safety-focused working environment