fatima Jirrane

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Fatima Jirrane

Risk, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer

An ambitious engineer, Fatima Jirrane is part of the Risk, Reliability and Maintenance (RRM) team at BV Solutions M&O. She collaborates with her dynamic team to provide valuable support to her clients and manage a broad range of projects.

Fatima spoke with us about why BV Solutions M&O is the right fit for her, and how important it is to attract more young people to the marine and offshore industry.

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Tell us about your role, Fatima.

I joined BV Solutions M&O in April 2022 as an RRM Engineer. I have a broad client portfolio, with projects ranging from simple to highly complex. I was inspired to join the company because I saw the chance to be part of a dynamic team that works closely with clients. The wide variety of tasks and client contact is what keeps my job so interesting!

What did you do before joining BV Solutions M&O?

I come from a family in the maritime business, so a career in the marine and offshore industry seemed a natural choice. I qualified as a Naval Architect in 2018 and actually worked for Bureau Veritas previously, in the Design Assessment department. I started out as a Safety Engineer before being promoted to New Fuels Technical Project Leader in 2021. This was the perfect springboard to my current role with BV Solutions M&O.

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Fatima & Karina

What does a typical day look like?

My days involve working on different projects, carrying out different types of risk assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, QRA and FERA, contributing to workshops and writing reports. I always have lots of projects on the go and work with the latest innovative technologies.

What has been your favorite project to work on so far?

I’m only at the beginning of my journey with BV Solutions M&O, but I’ve already had the chance to participate in some fascinating projects. I’m particularly enjoying working on modelling and quantitative analysis. I appreciate that I can go at my own pace, and my colleagues are always there to support me. Despite being a relatively new risk engineer, I have the same opportunities as my colleagues to get involved with exciting projects.

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Fatima
JIRRANE

Risk, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer

BV Solutions M&O

My work includes a wide range of different projects, from the very simple to the much more complex. That variety - along with the support of a very dynamic team and client proximity - is what drew me to BV Solutions M&O

How would you describe BV Solutions M&O’s values?

Company values are really important to me, and this was an important consideration when applying for jobs. At BV Solutions M&O, I have found the diverse, multicultural and inclusive working environment I was looking for. My colleagues are open and caring, and we form a really supportive team. The company invests in its employees and provides opportunities for development. I feel inspired by my female managers to chase my career ambitions.

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What do you like to do outside of work?

I love to travel, both professionally and in my free time. So far, I’ve had the chance to visit Belgium and Spain to meet clients. When I’m at home, I enjoy dancing the salsa and samba. I’ve also recently taken up boxing – a great way to stay active and switch off from work.

What advice would you have for a young person interested in a career at BV Solutions M&O?

It is so important to encourage more young people into the maritime industry. As a young member of the team, you have the opportunity to bring new ideas to the table, think outside the box, and learn from more senior colleagues. As the industry evolves and new technologies are developed, we need driven young people to bring innovative ideas. At BV Solutions M&O, we also have the opportunity to discover new technologies before anyone else. Our risk analysis helps ensure the safest possible design. In short, if you’re thinking about applying, just go for it!

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Fatima

Looking to the future, how do you hope your career will evolve?

In the short term, I would like to further my knowledge and skills in RMM and keep up to date with the latest industry trends. In the longer term, I hope to develop my management skills and work my way up to a leadership position. At my last role, the team I was on received record levels of positive feedback from clients, and I’m proud I played a part in that. I hope to have a lasting, positive impact at BV Solutions M&O, and I’m excited for what’s to come.

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