We are looking for a passionate Principal Umbilical Engineer to join our team at any Global Project Centre London office on a permanent basis.
Within the "Risers, Installation Analyses and Umbilical" (RIAU) department, you will be supporting tender and/or project for the technical follow-up of the umbilical package.
What will you be doing?
- Understand Client needs develop specification for Suppliers.
- Interface with Supplier to evaluate the various proposals, support the selection of the Supplier through technical evaluation
- Interface with project team, engineering teams and SCM
- Develop with supplier design dossier to demonstrate compliance of the selected design and convince client experts
- Plan, detail and review technical documentation relating to umbilical, subsea hardware and topside interface; Design and engineering activities associated with Umbilical cross section, umbilical terminations, bend restrictors, cables, medium voltage distribution, flying leads, hydraulic hoses and tubes, general umbilical associated hardware,
- Manage provision of deliverables such as calculations/definition for umbilical core design (hydraulic/electrical), determination of interfaces between CS/SCS/valves/instrumentation, medium voltage power distribution, single and 3-phase Distribution Systems and Switchgear, etc.
- Ensure design and detailing in accordance with acknowledged industry Codes, Standards and Design Guides (e.g. API, DnV, ISO); Client Specifications and Scopes of Work.
- Production and checking of design documentation including feasibility reports, detailed design reports, construction drawings, design specifications, material take-offs, weight control calculations, etc.
- Maintain constant awareness of the overall project planning and responsible of the planning of his / her Scope of Work.
- Ensure progress and compliance of the supplier in close interface with SCM function
- Maintain an active follow-up of umbilical fabrications and testing, with ad-hoc mission to supplier premise.
- Ensure his/her work is performed in accordance with the latest HSEQ, and Group procedures.
- Liaise with associated subsea related disciplines and understand the interfaces within a project
- Provide engineering assistance during mobilisations and occasional periods of offshore or site working, including FATs, SITs, Pre-commissioning, etc.
- Participate as required in events such as Bid Clarifications, Kick off meetings, HIRAs, Design Reviews, etc.
- Use Mathcad and Excel to create or check project calculations
- Attend to project audits related to Engineering Activities as and when required.
- Attend to project engineering reviews as and when required.
- Ensure that know-how is transferred within the discipline.
- Attend to discipline meeting as required.
What experience would we like you to have?
Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.
- Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience preferably in Offshore industry and umbilical or control design.
- Expertise in Umbilical design and fabrication for an offshore Oil & Gas EPCI project.
- Past experience with umbilical design and fabrication process as well as reporting creation by vendors as part of a qualification program.
- Knowledge on installation, on-bottom stability, routing, crossing etc.
- Undertake responsibility for production of deliverables, which may include engineering support to Drafting Office, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and various 3rd-party submissions.
- Experience in working in a multi-disciplined system engineering team
- Ability to prioritise own workload, manage time accordingly and inform team members where constraints will affect a project in terms of programme or budget.
- Ability in Vendor and 3rd Party interface
- Ability in working in multicultural group
Systems where a further knowledge is welcome:
- Subsea umbilical installation
- Flexible system design
- OrcaFlex In-place / Installation Analyses
- Offshore experience
- Subsea controls systems and instrumentation
What do we offer?
- Career development – with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development
- Flexible working – lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it’s hybrid, part-time or flexitime working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but let’s have a discussion to see how we can make it work.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave
- A fantastic benefits package – which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.
Who are we?
We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.
At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.
In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.
Start your journey with us today.
An environment where you can thrive
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.
We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.
What happens next?
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- Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
- We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
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