Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Umbilical & Power Cable)

Client of Brunel

* Conduct Umbilical and Power Cable Engineering (Offshore) activities of in-house site surveys for projects, from initial concept definition phase through to; engineering studies, FEED, detailed design and commissioning.

* Ensure the required Company technical assurance practices, engineering standards, environmental and safety policies are incorporated and followed, in workscopes and whilst conducting Pipeline Engineering (Offshore) activities.
* Review technical deviations and variations to approved guidelines, codes, standards and practices.

* Support Engineering Department to review, update and apply Company standards and Company's amendments to external standards.
* Plan and co-ordinate activities of a team of multidiscipline engineers for providing timely delivery of technical services to meet the project requirements.

* Co-ordinate engineering designs, develop and review multi-disciplinary work- scopes for projects and other engineering activities. Ensure that the work-scope is comprehensive and clear.
* Develop offshore subsea facilities engineering scope of works and deliverables list for FEED and detail engineering stage.

* Review and approve method statements developed by contracted organizations for scope compliance. Liaise with contracted organizations to resolve technical issues.
* Develop, update and monitor schedules for in-house engineering activities, contribute to external FEED/EPIC scheduling activities and effective project delivery.

* Conduct evaluation of technical bid packages for scope compliance.
* To review and comment on Package Vendor documents.

* Review and evaluate the Contract Changes/Variation to approved guidelines and practices.
* Act as the focal point for technical matters and take a lead role on behalf of Company on matters associated with subsea facilities.

* Work seamlessly with Company's project team, to support the execution of subsea facilities, tie ins and systems integrations.
* Ensure the testing program, plans and procedures for all Subsea facilities deliver technical integrity assurance of all system interfaces prior to shipment for installation.

* Ensure interfaces between project Contractors and other stake holders are effectively managed. These include Operations & Maintenance department, Topsides and Drilling Contractors.
* Provide onshore and offshore technical support during onshore and offshore project construction, commissioning and startup activities.

* Provide coaching, mentoring and training to less experienced Subsea Engineers in the wider organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Chartered Engineer/ Professional Engineer status or equivalent is preferable
• 15 years relevant post graduate experience, of which 10 years should be related to the Oil & Gas industry.
• Ability to identify and utilize relevant engineering standards and Codes related to Pipeline Engineering (Offshore) and subsea facilities.
• Proficiency in use of Pipeline Engineering analysis software such as AUTOPIPE, CAESAR, SAGE, Orcaflex, ABAQUS is desirable.
• Experience in all project phases (i.e., feasibility study/ concept optimization, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning and start-up).
• Experience in detailed design of Lateral buckling, walking, crossings, on-bottom roughness, routing, riser and spool-piece design, ECAs, installation analysis is desired.
• Proficient with typical offshore Pipeline deliverables of mechanical & stress design (Pipeline wall thickness, stability, corrosion coating, CP, riser and clamps, End Expansion, free span, crossing, pipeline and riser installation analysis)
• Experience in subsea umbilical and associated controls systems.
• Proven ability to manage time, cost and quality in engineering projects within a multiple project environment.
• Good communications and presentation skills with fluency in English.