Instrument & Control Technical Authority

COUNTRY

**UK**

LOCATION

**Aberdeen - (Discovery House)**

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

**Employee**

REQUISITION NUMBER

**UK01422**

CLOSING DATE

**May-10-2023**

**Company Overview**:
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. As one team, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.

**Why CNOOC International?**:
At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. From East to West, we foster an ethical, responsible and safety-first mindset to build trust among our stakeholders.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Working for us means no matter what you do, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

CNOOC International is one of the largest and most reputable oil producers in the UK North Sea, contributing more than 25% of the UK’s oil production and 10% of the country’s energy needs. We are the operator of the Buzzard, Golden Eagle and Scott platforms. Our business strategy is to maximize the value of our existing portfolio while creating new opportunities for global growth.

**The Role**:
The C&I TA will interface with several functions including Onshore & Offshore Operations, Facilities Engineering, Maintenance & Integrity, Drilling & Completions, Supply Chain, Decommissioning, Information Technology etc. to ensure connection and alignment with the overall business strategy and objectives. The TA will provide valued advice which may also include, at times, the need to challenge proposed strategies or solutions. This challenge function will be exercised in a tactful and diplomatic way, to maintain a constructive relationship between all parties.

**Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to**:

- Performance standards for safety & environmental critical elements (SECEs), setting performance criteria for SECEs and technical standards for both safety & environmental critical and non-safety & environmental critical systems within their discipline
- Delegating appropriate decisions to competent personnel who understand the technical decisions they can make.
- Visible technical leadership in their discipline demonstrated through offshore assessments of the SECE barriers in their remit

The TA’s responsibilities are wide ranging and span the following areas:

- Procedures, Technical Standards & Specifications
- Deviations & Technical Queries
- Category 1 (CAT1) Documentation
- Management of Risks Associated with Major Accident Hazards
- Assurance Implementation
- Non-Standard Operations

The TA position also has a specific responsibility for the following:

- Technical Authority ownership of the telecommunication systems offshore
- Ownership of the Management and Control of Overrides (MCO) procedure
- Providing assurance and challenge at the monthly asset override review meetings
- Ownership of the Management of small-bore tubing standard
- Ownership of the Software Management of Change standard
- CNOOC NIS Responsible Officer - (Network Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018)

**Who are we looking for?**:
Being familiar with UK industry regulations relating to the oil and gas industry is essential, and you’ll be experienced in working with HSE, BEIS and industry workgroups.

Having the ability to build working relationships at all levels, internally and externally, is a mandatory requirement. You’ll be an effective communicator both written and verbally.

**As a minimum, you have**:

- Chartered Engineer (accredited with IET or Institute of Measurement and Control)
- A proven track record in Instrumentation & Controls

**Closing Statement**:
Only applicants who are authorized to work in the UK, without company sponsorship, on a full-time, permanent basis will be considered.

Applicants who are authorized to work in the UK indefinitely without company sponsorship will be given first consideration.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.