Odfjell Drilling AS
LOLER Inspection Technical Authority
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LOLER Inspection Technical Authority
Employment type: Permanent Employee
Application end date: 10/6/2026
About the Company
Odfjell Technology is an integrated supplier of offshore operations, well services technology, and engineering solutions. We deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable operations, reducing time, cost, and carbon emissions for our clients. With more than 2,300 employees across 30 countries, we combine 50 years of industry experience with forward-looking technology to support the evolving energy market.
A vacancy has arisen for the position of LOLER Inspection Technical Authority as part of our Rig Inspection Services (RIS) Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent and authoritative technical governance for lifting equipment thorough examination and associated lifting assurance across RIS UK
- Establish, maintain and assure compliant examination arrangements for onshore, offshore, and client-site delivery
- Protect the independence and impartiality of thorough examination and statutory reporting
- Ensure safe, consistent, technically sound, and auditable delivery across all authorized equipment classes
- Maintain clear interfaces between dutyholder, Technical Authority, Regulation 8 lift planner, Regulation 9 competent person, inspectors, and execution teams
- Provide management assurance on legal compliance, inspector competence, report quality, defect control, and overdue examinations
- Operate within the written appointment and secure specialist support where requirements exceed authorized scope
- Provide technical assurance for crane examination, proof/load testing, and special tests, including review of OEM instructions and acceptance criteria
- Advise on new lifting equipment specifications, modification, management of change, decommissioning, and life-cycle integrity
- Participate in incident investigations; identify technical causes and communicate learning
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Requirements
- Higher technical education (HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent) in mechanical, structural, marine, or related engineering discipline. Equivalent demonstrable competence and experience may be accepted through documented assessment.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in lifting equipment, crane, rigging, or inspection activities, including at least 5 years in a senior technical, supervisory, or assurance role.
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of each lifting equipment category within the written appointment, sufficient to detect defects and assess their significance for safety.
- LEEA Diploma modules in Lifting Accessories, Manual Lifting Machines, Powered Lifting Machines, and Supporting Structures.
- Experience developing, approving, or reviewing written schemes of examination, examination methodologies, Reports of Thorough Examination, and defect dispositions.
- Experience in designing, implementing, or maintaining competence assurance schemes for inspection personnel, including defining competence criteria, structuring progressive training and assessment programs, conducting competence reviews, and verifying ongoing proficiency across lifting equipment inspection disciplines.
- Detailed working knowledge of LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, HSE L113, HSE L22, and associated UK guidance.
- Offshore certification: UK Medical, survival, and MIST.
- Rope Access: Minimum IRATA Level 1 with 3 years' experience.
- The right to work in the UK.
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Why Join Our Team?
The Odfjell group recognizes that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams, we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.
We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are preconditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behavior of our leaders and employees alike.
We offer:
- Learning and development support
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Company sick pay
- Group personal pension scheme
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