ISSOW Authority

Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited is a joint venture company, working to deliver maximum value through a continued focus on safety, extending the field life of its North Sea assets while attracting and retaining talented people across the industry. The focus of the joint venture is to continue to invest in asset integrity and to improve ongoing operating performance, as well as accelerating infill drilling, unlocking additional infrastructure-led exploration opportunities and executing major projects. The company is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. For more information, visit: www.talisman-energy.com

Job Title:

 ISSOW Authority

Req ID: 29821

Location: Offshore

Employment Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 27 May 2014

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the effective coordination, control and implementation of the ISSOW system.

• Acts as system expert, coaches ISSOW best practice
• Verify WCC’s
• Issue WCC’s
• Assure the correct level of Risk Assessment has been carried out
• Ensure a work site visit has been carried out during the work planning phase
• Co-ordinate verification and approval of Isolation design, implementation and removal
• Approve when an isolation may be moved under Sanction to Test through discussion with relevant discipline supervisor
• Confirm, through discussion with the PA that they fully understand the task and the other team members have been fully briefed via the TBT
• Resolve any issues raised by PA’s as a result of AA discussion or TBT
• Participate in Level 2 Risk Assessments when appropriate
• Assure WCC documentation is appropriate and there is no duplication of Hazards and controls in WCC
• Confirm all required pre-requisites are in place prior to work commencing, and confirm removed on work completion
• Identify any conflicts during the work planning phase and prior to work commencing
• Visit the worksite before, during and on completion of the work to ensure the work is properly controlled and reinforce high standards of housekeeping at all times
• Co-ordinate isolations, isolation integrity checks and gas tests
• Assess criticality of ad-hoc requests for WCC’s
• WCC Closure and Archiving
• Co-ordinate ISSOW audits and provide relevant feedback to Site Manager
• Co-ordination and control of keys and lock out boxes
• Co-ordinate SCMV (LO/LC) register
• Ensure effective handovers are complete
• Participate in Emergency response team as required

Education, Experience, Technical Qualifications:

• SMTD or working towards
• Advanced Safety Auditing
• Level 3 VQ - Production
• Talisman ISSOW Level 2
• Supervisory experience in offshore Oil and Gas Operations
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Oil and Gas Safe Systems of Work

Candidate Profile:

• Excellent HSE Leadership qualities
• Demonstrates visible site leadership and actively participates in ASA interventions
• Ability to influence at all levels within an operational environment
• Able to coach others to achieve high standards of performance
   

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