Engineer II – Pipeline Design General
Location: Sharjah- UAE
Subsea 7 is a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the evolving energy industry, with over 80 nationalities across more than 30 countries.
Everywhere we operate, our people are inspired to develop new ways of working and adapt to the changing energy industry.
We provide project management, engineering and construction expertise across the full field lifecycle.
These services are delivered within three operational business units: Subsea and Conventional, Life of Field, and Renewables and Heavy Lifting.
Within Africa, Middle East & Caspian region (AMEC), we safely execute Subsea and Conventional projects which connect seabed wellhead infrastructures to surface facilities such as platforms and floating production systems. We are actively present in a significant number of countries in Africa, Europe, Caspian Sea, Middle East and Asia
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Reporting to Discipline Lead, an Engineer II provides skills, integrity and knowledge in key areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice.
Understands clients’ needs; identifies and addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions.
The requirement is to produce detailed engineering to deliver work assigned by the Senior Engineers / Discipline Lead. Work may include supporting studies and tenders as well as live projects.
All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices.
SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
- Under limited supervision, independently evaluate, organise and prioritise work which is normally subject to internal checking and approval.
- Responsible for production of deliverables, which may include engineering support to DO, feasibility reports, design calculations, detailed design reports, construction/design drawings, design specifications/datasheets, material take-offs, weight control
calculations, progress reports, bid evaluations, CTR input, study reports and various 3rd-party submissions, etc.
- Originate or check technical documentation, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy.
- Ensure all relevant safety objectives, legislative and legal requirements are observed.
- Undertake analysis, design and engineering activities associated with
subsea construction and installation.
- Production of design calculations for pipelines, spool pieces, tie ins, risers and umbilicals.
- Design and detailing in accordance with acknowledged industry Codes, Standards and Design Guides (e.g. DNV, BS, API,); Client
Specifications and Scopes of Work.
- Be aware of associated subsea related disciplines and understand the interfaces within a project environment.
- Further develop a working knowledge of relevant pipeline analysis and design software.
- Contribute as required to events such as Bid Clarifications, Kickoff meetings, HIRAs, Design Reviews, etc.
- Verify and act upon the remarks of the Client / Certifying Body.
- Assist the Senior Engineer / Pipeline Lead for solving technical problems arising during project development and for interfacing/supporting the procurement department
AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS
• Operate within the Business Code of Conduct
• Operate according to Subsea 7’s Management Principles
• Support standards and procedures for the Engineering Function
KEY RELATIONSHIPS/ STAKEHOLDERS
External
• Subcontractors and suppliers for engineering and procurement activity
• Clients for Technical Reviews, and input into tenders and studies
• Relevant professional bodies and institutions of learning
Internal
• Project Managers
• Tendering Managers
• Engineering Discipline Managers
• Engineering Department
• Supply Chain Management
• HSEQ Managers
• Offshore Manager(s) and Supervisors
REQUIRMENTS
- Ability to function within a design team and across multiple projects.
- Sound communication skills, oral, written and electronic.
- Ability to prioritise own workload, manage time accordingly and inform senior team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of programme or budget.
- Manage interfaces within a project structure, including other disciplines, drawing office, document control, project management, client and suppliers.
- Manage change control within own remit on a project. Inform team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of programme or budget.
- Can work within time/budget constraints
- Works well independently, shows good initiative, demonstrates good decision-making skills and responses proactively to problems/issues
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering froman accredited university
- Minimum three (3) years’ post-graduate experience in the field of pipeline design, construction and operation.
- Entry Level candidates with the right attitude and profile will be considered.
- Demonstrate specific knowledge and practice of applicable pipelines
ASME/DNV standards (i.e. ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, API-RP-1111, DNVGL-OS-F101, DNV-RP suites, etc), design, construction, operation and pipelines analyses.
- Knowledge of the use FEA software such Abaqus, OrcaFlex in pipeline design and installation analyses, is a plus.
MANAGEMENT OF APPLICATIONS
All applicants that meet the job criteria will be contacted in the next two weeks by the recruitment team. Remaining applications will be integrated in our database and considered in future job opportunities.
WE LIVE BY OUR VALUES
SAFETY | INTEGRITY | SUSTAINABILITY | PERFORMANCE | COLLABORATION | INNOVATION
“Our values are not just Corporate words on our Website or a poster on the wall in an office or a vessel. They are our continuous drivers of our behaviours, our actions and they guide our choices.”
John Evans, CEO
AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE
Whatever your ambitions or professional aspirations, Subsea 7 provides exciting career opportunities, by connecting people and energy all over the world. Here, you’ll have the chance to work in a multicultural environment and embrace new career opportunities, either across AMEC countries or in other Subsea 7 business units.
A PLACE FOR INNOVATION
The knowledge, creativity and ideas our people bring to some of the most challenging and inspiring energy projects around the world drive our growth and success.
A CAREER YOU CAN BE PROUD OF
Subsea 7 is an equal opportunity employer. You’ll be surrounded by a diverse, international community of experts, who bring different skills and ideas that help us challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. Diversity makes us smarter.