Senior Staff Engineer (Oil Refinery/Pipeline Logistics)

Overview

In this role you will support the UK Logistics Engineering team to safeguard asset integrity across pipelines and storage tanks. You will drive inspection programs, defect repair strategies, and RBI-based prioritisation, enabling compliant, safe operations in a UK & Ireland fuel storage network. You will oversee maintenance and capital projects, collaborate with regulators, and mentor engineers, shaping improvements in risk management and system design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pipeline and tank inspection programs to regulatory standards
• Coordinate changes to integrity programs and communicate them to relevant stakeholders
• Act as SME for asset integrity with regulators
• Perform technical assessments on defects, operating conditions, and stress changes
• Lead development of defect acceptance criteria and repair procedures for pipelines and tanks
• Lead risk management programs using RBI techniques
• Support design, installation, and startup of capital projects
• Track costs and report status of projects
• Supervise engineers, contractors, and external firms as needed
• Guide design reviews to ensure compliance with codes and standards
• Update standards and procedures for regulatory changes
• Apply broad engineering knowledge to difficult assignments
• Travel as required
• Comply with safety rules to minimize risk to people and environment

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (minimum BEng Hons)
• Professional registration such as IMechE Chartered Engineer
• Minimum 8 years’ engineering experience in Terminal/Refinery environment
• Qualified to API 570 & API 653 inspection codes for pipework and tankage; EEMUA 159 Tank Assessor
• Proficient with ASME piping and welding codes
• Familiar with system repairs/upgrades design and construction against code requirements
• Familiar with RBI for above-ground storage tanks
• Experience with ILI inspection tools and data management
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint; good verbal/written communication
• Familiarity with SAP, PCMS asset management systems (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and in teams; project management lifecycle experience
• Some travel; supervisory capability over personnel and contractors

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team-oriented and leadership qualities
• RBI (Risk Based Inspection)
• Asset integrity management
• Piping and tank inspection codes (API 570, API 653)

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