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 1,000 projects in all water depths across our energy hubs and we continue to do so, adapting and evolving in an ever-changing world.
Our sustainability and ongoing success are only possible through innovation, collaboration and the development and diversity of our people, assets, and technology. By joining Subsea 7, you become part of a team of people who everyday ‘Make Incredible Things Happen’.
Who are we looking for?
Subsea 7 has an opportunity for a Materials Engineer to work in the Pipeline Design team in our Westhill, Aberdeen office on a staff or a contract basis. Candidates of all levels from Level 1 Engineer to Lead Engineer will be considered.
The successful candidate will support the design and procurement of flowlines in projects, tenders and studies that the company is involved in, ensuring that the materials involved are in compliance with national codes and good engineering practice.
You would be joining a culture which is both supportive and challenging, supporting others in the department whilst providing specialist support to projects. You will have opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects involving various materials, mainly carbon manganese steel, 13 Cr martensitic steels, duplex stainless steels, austenitic stainless steels, nickel based alloys.
What do we offer?
- Career Development – As well as being able to offer a wide variety of projects to work on we have a dedicated personal development scheme and are committed to developing our engineers to allow them to progress their career through the organisation.
- A Sustainable Future – Subsea 7 have been committed to the evolving energy sector for over 10 years. As the energy sector continues to evolve, Subsea 7 are playing a proactive role in developing emerging energy markets. These markets include: decarbonising offshore oil and gas, floating wind, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and decarbonising our own operations.
- Flexible working – we offer a flexible working environment with hybrid working options available to any successful candidate.
What does the role involve?
- Review and develop material specifications and data sheets for line pipe procurement suitable for S-Lay, Reel lay and Bundles
- Provide materials engineering support to the pipeline design discipline from conceptual and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies to execution and technology development projects
- Perform material selection and give support and recommendations to studies, tenders and projects
- Provide input and support to tenders and projects on materials selection and line pipes procurement / manufacturing
- Provide technical support and leadership for line pipe manufacturing scopes:
- Manage technical bid evaluations from suppliers
- Participate in clarification meetings, KOM, PPM at pipe mills
- Review and approve manufacturing procedures and ITP from pipe mills
- Provide technical support in case of issues during line pipes manufacturing
- Interface with other stakeholders including Subsea 7’s Pipeline Group (PG), quality department, project and studies management teams, clients and subcontractors
- Liaise with other disciplines, Pipeline Group Materials and Welding engineers, as part of studies, tenders and project work
- Produce CTRs for the Pipeline Materials discipline and control budget
What do you need to have?
- Educated to Degree level in Metallurgy, Materials Science or other relevant degree
- Qualification in Welding Engineering would be beneficial
- Excellent organisation and systematic working methods, ability to manage workscopes
- Excellent communication skills and be able to interface with various stakeholders and departments
- Experience in working as part of the project team
- A proactive and positive attitude
- A high level of integrity
- Strong analytical skills