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An important part of the DOF culture is to learn from the experienced and skilled people we are so fortunate to recruit. If you feel that you can contribute and make us better, we promise you that we are always open to ideas and innovation. After all, it is the culture of innovation that has made DOF one of the most exciting places to work. In DOF you can make a difference in an environment ready to solve problems and implement good ideas quickly. And who knows? Perhaps you will learn something from your new colleagues, as well.
We offer an exciting opportunity to be at very heart of developing efficient and modern finance, HR and business processes functions in a fast changing, dynamic industry - and plenty of opportunity to grow, apply your knowledge, skills and experience in DOF’s core activities.
We currently have an immediate job opportunity for a Lead Structural Design Engineer to join our team.
The Lead Structural Design Engineer's purpose is to equip and lead the Design team to contribute technical expertise and experience across projects and tenders, providing guidance based on calculated results and analysis.
Lead Structural Design Engineers’ performance will be assessed via participation in an annual performance appraisal.
Key measures are:
· Elimination of design / project related safety incidents in DOF projects within the extent of your control.
· Completion of project / tender deliverables within schedule and budget.
· Minimal corrections required of externally issued deliverables.
· Smooth delivery of work packages to the extent of your control.
· Positive feedback from project teams, managers, OCMs and Clients.
· Growth in personal technical and professional capability.
· Growth of team capability.
Lead Structural Design Engineers are expected to carry out the following work tasks:
· Manage functional reports for the purpose of executing project or tendering works - including allocating work / progress monitoring / performance appraisals etc.
· Review project Scope of Work and communicate it to all department functional reports.
· Own and be responsible for delivery of discrete work packages as allocated by your functional and administrative managers, on time and in budget.
· Report work-package status to direct department functional manager and assigned Project Manager.
· Comply with contractual obligations and identify & document Contract / Commercial Variations associated with technical changes.
· Research and compile DOF and Industry Lessons Learned relevant to assigned project or tendering work scopes to ensure best practice is being implemented.
· Develop and maintain project Work Requests, Cost-Time-Resource estimates, and Criticality Ratings.
· Liaise with Internal and External interfaces and stakeholders (client, subcontractors, supporting departments, technical authorities etc) to define methodology in accordance with best practice.
· Develop, review and check technical documentation required for project or tendering specific deliverables - including Procedures/Plans/Reports/Technical Notes/Registers/schedules/RFQ's/BoDs/Specifications,etc.
· Undertake simple engineering analysis and design - including Rigging Design / Seafastening Design / Lift & Installation Analysis etc.
· Undertake complex engineering analysis and design - including Structural Design / Rigging Design / Hydrodynamic Analysis / Lift & Installation Analysis / Design of Installation Aids and / or Equipment etc.
· Undertake the building and maintenance of the vessel hydrodynamic model library - including DOF Construction Vessel / Fixed & Floating Structures etc.
· Undertake the building and maintenance of DOF in-house design software & tools - including Excel Spreadsheets / Calculations / MATHCAD etc.
In addition to the above, which may be office-based, Lead Structural Design Engineers may, on occasion, be expected to:
· Travel to, and stay at remote or offshore work sites/vessels for the purpose of executing project specific works
– including Mobilisations / FATs / SITs / Audits & Inspections / Diving / Construction / Commissioning / IMR / Survey & Inspection / Decommissioning etc.
· Liaise with internal and external interfaces or stakeholders (CSR / Subcontractors / MWS / OCM / SS / DF
/ Vessel Agents etc) to progress execution of on-site / offshore work - including logistics, distribution / comprehension of project procedures and standards, permits, etc.
· Ensure technical compliance of on-site / offshore operations with DOF / Client AFC procedures & standards.
· Develop documentation and facilitate processes required to progress execution of on-site / offshore work - including technical guidance / DPRs / Shift Logs / 24 Hour Updates / Management of Changes etc.
· Monitor project equipment to confirm status, quantity, location and seafastening onboard the vessel are in compliance with DOF / Client AFC procedures, manifests and equipment lists.
· Facilitate identification and implementation of lessons learnt / improvement opportunities for on-site / offshore operations.
· Record and compile all records of technical data required to progress and close-out on-site / offshore works - including Task Plans / ITP's / Data Logs / Calibrations / Load-tests / Registers etc.
It is also considered common practice for Lead Structural Design Engineers to:
· Assemble and review all design inputs required to support specific projects or tendering works.
· Develop and deliver technical presentations to support specific projects or tendering requirements - including Design Reviews / Method Statements / Constructability / Risk Assessments / Readiness Reviews / Project Briefing / Offshore Briefing etc.
· Participate in technical workshops to support specific projects or tendering requirements - including Design Reviews / Method Statements / Constructability / RA's / Readiness Reviews etc.
· Review subcontractor and supplier proposals and complete Technical / Commercial / Contractual evaluations against specific project or tendering requirements.
On occasion Lead Structural Design Engineers may be required to:
· Develop offshore execution and schedule strategies to support the specific project or tendering requirements.
· Liaise between onshore project team and offshore vessel team to provide a technical interface during project planning - including deck services details / taking photos & measurements / performing trials etc.
· Specify and manage the design / procurement / fabrication / cost-effectiveness / compliance / functionality of project equipment, rigging, tooling and consumables etc required for the execution of specific project or tendering work packages.
· Manage major supplier / subcontractor packages.
· Assemble installation records into technical deliverables required to close-out projects - including As-built Reports / Schedules / Lessons Learned & Project Summary Reports etc.
Education:
· Bachelor degree in Engineering (as a minimum)
· Eligibility for membership of a national certifying institute (PE/EA/IMechE/RINA, etc.)
Experience / Knowledge:
· 10+ years of experience in offshore/subsea design engineering
Lead Structural Design Engineers are expected to have a high-level understanding, detailed knowledge and experience, and be a promoter of:
· DOF Policies, Code of Conduct and Values.
· Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment tools and techniques.
· DOF Unisea/IMS .
· DOF Vessels’ capabilities & systems, with particular focus on regionally based assets.
Lead Structural Design Engineers are expected to have a working understanding and general knowledge and experience of:
· Statutory requirements, HSE regulations, Industry codes & standards related to Offshore Engineering such as ABS / AS / API / DNV / AISC / IMCA etc.
· Offshore Engineering principles.
· Fundamentals of leadership / frontline management / negotiation / conflict management.
· Commercial & contractual implications during engineering & operations phase.
· Related departments: HR, Finance, marine, etc.
Skills (social/technical) and Equipment:
· Specialist Software packages such as CAD, Inventor, ANSYS, Orcaflex etc.
· Microsoft packages - including Word / Excel / Project / PowerPoint / Teams etc.
· Project Management Tools.
· Promote DOF Values (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety).
· Promote a collegial, effective and inclusive work environment and team culture.
· Be confident, self-motivated and self-disciplined with sound management and organisational skills.
· Hold a high commitment to HSE & QA elements of Project Execution.
· Have good technical skills and a systematic approach to problem solving.
· Have good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
· Have good interpersonal skills and teamwork.
· Have professional deportment to represent DOF at industry functions, to clients, etc.
DOF Subsea is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background screening as a part of the recruitment process.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.