Conversion Engineer
REPORTS TO: Discipline Team Lead
OFFICE LOCATION: Lisbon – Portugal
With a successful experience running the Engineering Conversion Programme in other offices, Subsea 7 is now developing this programme in Lisbon where we aim to provide experienced Engineers from other industries with the opportunity to take existing skills and experience and develop them into a new career within the Energy business. Through the programme many engineers have gone on to develop their careers within the sector and become leaders within the organisation.
How do we do it? The Conversion Programme is a tailored scheme that introduces subsea engineering generally, and Subsea 7 activities specifically. There will then be assignment to a live project, with ongoing training, development and mentoring. Joining as part of the programme, along with a number of other engineers, the successful candidates will be fully supported every step of the way through structured development and mentoring as well as informally by colleagues within the business.
The Role: The Conversion Programme is aimed at recruiting both Design & Analysis and Installation Engineers; Engineers who are responsible for the execution and delivery of a variety of projects within the business ranging from T&I to major EPIC developments. Based onshore in Lisbon with the requirement to go offshore / travel to meet project requirements.
Why Subsea 7?
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.
At Subsea 7, we take pride in being recognised globally as a leader across the energy industry. For 5 decades our people have delivered over 1000 projects in all water depths across our energy hubs and we continue to do so, adapting and evolving in an ever changing world. Our success and sustainability is made possible by continuing to develop our assets and technology through innovation and collaboration, and more importantly through the development and diversity of our people who every day ‘Make Incredible Things Happen’.
Subsea 7 are committed to creating a diverse workforce, offering excellent career opportunities, as well as providing a wide range of benefits and a flexible working environment
SPECIFIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
- Under supervision, assists with production of deliverables, which may include engineering support to do design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and various 3rd-party submissions.
- Consolidates knowledge in areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice.
- Assists in the production of technical documentation.
- Makes effort to become aware of all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements.
- Recognizes the objectives for professional development.
- To be clear of their roles and responsibilities within the Discipline.
- Regular feedback to the Principal/Lead/Senior Engineer on workload and requests for additional support.
AUTHORITY / DIMENSIONS:
- Operate within the Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy Statement.
- Operate according to Subsea 7's Management Principles.
- Support standards and procedures for the Engineering Function.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS / STAKEHOLDERS:
External:
- External Subcontractors and suppliers for engineering and procurement activity relevant professional bodies and institutions of learning
Internal:
- Internal Lead/Senior Engineer Engineering Department and project engineering personnel SCM and HSEQ project personnel Offshore Manager(s) and Supervisors Mentor (where applicable).
PROFILE:
Qualifications and Education
- BSc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Naval, Civil, Aerospace, Materials/Welding Engineering.
Knowledge & Experience:
- We are seeking candidates from a wide range of industries and backgrounds with demonstrable engineering experience (+5 years) who want to make the change to a career in Energy Industry. Example industries include but are not limited to: Civil Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,
- A good oral and written communication skills of English is required,
- Ability to prioritize own workload, manage time accordingly and inform team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of program or budget,
- Be aware of 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,
- Can work within time/budget constraints Commitment to Company Values,
- Proactive approach to safety.
Personal Attributes:
- Curious about the Energy Industry and keen to develop a career in this business,
- Problem solver mindset with critical eyes for the details,
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Excellent ability to work within a multi-disciplined and multicultural team
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Majority of the work is carried out at Subsea 7 Lisbon Office,
- Requirement for some international travels, for meetings, visits to suppliers, equipment testing…as required.
- Working hours according to local regulation and Company's policy.
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.
All applications (CV’s) should be sent in English.
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