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Title:  Pipelay Technical Authority

Location: 

Aberdeen (Westhill), GB

Job Closing Date:  30 May 2025

What will you be doing?

Subsea7 have an exciting new opportunity for a Pipelay Technical Authority (TA) to join our Offshore Delivery team on a full time, staff basis.  The Pipelay TA is an onshore leading role based in Aberdeen reporting to the Operations Support Manager.  It offers a diverse and challenging remit where no two days are ever the same. 

 

The Pipelay TA is part of a skilled team who believe in working collaboratively to deliver sound technical results.  You will provide technical leadership and support on a range of fixed and mobile pipelay assets on Subsea7’s global fleet of vessels.  Applicants will have an in- depth knowledge of both fixed and mobile pipelay lay systems.  You will have an operational engineering background with a good customer focus.  You will also be a radical thinker and a confident problem solver over many trade disciplines.   

 

  • Primary responsibility is for the management and supervision of Pipelay Equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation in compliance with legislation, company procedures and industry guidance
  • Be familiar with and understand the requirements of industry guidance relevant to Pipelay equipment 
  • Liaise with Vessel Superintendents (and as required with Vessel Operations team) to identify and propose schedule Technician requirements
  • Assist in setting and adhering to the annual equipment maintenance and Capex budget
  • Preparing of financial and technical reports relating to the performance of maintenance and/or operation of Pipelay equipment
  • Participation in all aspects of lay equipment quality audits
  • Initiate audits for areas of authority as required
  • The management and maintenance of all documentation relating to the safe operation and reliability of lay equipment
  • Participate in the specification, design and management of new equipment building, major modification and major overhauls as required by management
  • Ensure all workscopes have been properly risk assessed
  • Perform adhoc visits to vessels alongside to inspect condition and maintenance carried out on lay equipment
  • Manage third party contractors, ensuring their compliance with Subsea 7 requirements
  • Monitor and report as required on Pipelay equipment planned maintenance and certification, ensuring it is carried out in accordance with regulations and company procedures
  • Support the management and develop with Crewing the Pipelay Technician Supervisors to ensure competence in the operation and maintenance of Vessel Pipelay Systems and Equipment
  • Manage direct reports, develops self and encourages development of others
  • Manages and reviews sub-contracts for the area of responsibility 
  • Close out assigned Synergy actions in a timely manner where requested
  • Identify Technical and Site Training requirements as per Reporting Department Training Matrix
     

What experience would we like you to have?

 

  • Ideally educated to a degree level in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering although HNC/D or equivalent may be considered.  (Equivalent experience may also be considered)
  • Relevant offshore technical experience at an appropriate level in the operation and maintenance of Lay Systems and Equipment
  • A technical engineering background with considerable line management experience is essential as is the ability to understand and implement working practices
  • Good co-ordination, organisation and liaison skills with the ability to seek and gain consensus solutions to complex issues
  • The ability to understand interface relationship between marine and project personnel
  • Able to communicate effectively and articulately at all levels within the industry
  • Previous experience of different operational technical requirements
  • Capable of making technical decisions relative to the equipment owned and managed by the group

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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. 
•    Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission  
 
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