Senior Project Engineer

Job Description Job Description Move to Improve and bring the company forward 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. Join us as our new Senior Project Engineer We are looking for another member to join our Engineering Team: a working environment consisting of highly educated, skilled, positive, innovative, and enthusiastic employees. The Senior Project Engineer's purpose is to co-ordinate project or tender execution, delivering assigned complex work packages with attention to detail, providing experience and expertise to the wider team for successful execution of the project or tender. Senior Project Engineer’s performance will be assessed via participation in an annual performance appraisal. Key measures are: o Elimination of design / project related safety incidents in DOF projects within the extent of your control. o Completion of project / tender deliverables within schedule and budget. o Minimal corrections required of externally issued deliverables. o Smooth delivery of work packages to the extent of your control. o Positive feedback from project teams, managers, OCMs and Clients. o Growth in personal technical and professional capability. Requirements 1. DUTIES/TASKS Senior Project Engineers are expected to carry out the following work tasks: · Assemble and review all design inputs required to support specific projects or tendering works. · 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 offshore execution and schedule strategies to support the specific project or tendering requirements. · 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. · Develop and deliver technical presentations to support specific project 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 project or tendering requirements - including Design Reviews / Method Statements / Constructability / RA's / Readiness Reviews etc. · 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. · Review subcontractor and supplier proposals and complete Technical / Commercial / Contractual evaluations against specific project or tendering requirements. · 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. · Undertake simple engineering analysis and design - including Rigging Design / Seafastening Design / Lift & Installation Analysis etc. In addition to the above, which may be office-based, Senior Project Engineers are also 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 Senior Project Engineers to: · 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. Education: · Bachelor degree in Engineering (as minimum) and eligibility for membership of a national certifying institute (PE / EA / IMechE / RINA etc). Experience / Knowledge: · 5+ years’ experience in offshore / subsea design / project engineering. Senior Project Engineers are expected to have a working understanding and general knowledge and experience of: · DOF Policies, Code of Conduct and Values. · Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment tools and techniques. · DOF Unisea / IMS · Statutory requirements, HSE regulations, Industry codes & standards related to Offshore Engineering such as ABS / AS / API / DNV / AISC / IMCA etc. · Offshore Engineering principles. · DOF's vessels capabilities & systems, with particular focus on regionally based assets. · Fundamentals of leadership / frontline management / negotiation / conflict management. · Commercial & contractual implications during engineering & operations phase. Who we are At DOF what we do is as important as the way we do business – our operations are safe, legal and ethical, everywhere we do business. The DOF team treat each other and our surroundings with RESPECT, INTEGRITY and strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do. All our employees are expected to have a drive for results and solve problems, but not without showing integrity and focusing on communication along the way. DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry. The company’s main operation centers and business units are located in Norway, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia. DOF is an equal opportunity employer and a values-driven organisation that embraces diversity with "Respect" as one of our five DOF values. 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. Benefits Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF Subsea maintains the right to request a 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.