Senior Structural Engineer

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. Our expertise includes offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also leverage our applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose

To set up, approve, and maintain the Structural Integrity Management Service and oversee and endorse the inspections required to maintain the structural integrity of offshore oil production facilities. These activities are in accordance with approved plans and with Oceaneering and the client's codes of practice, strategies, and offshore/onshore legislation where applicable.

Functions

• Ensure Regulatory and Azule Energy standard compliance
• Support Line Manager (LM) in appropriate aspects of management of Oceaneering contract providing assurance on technical delivery and cost management
• Input into the development of appropriate annual budget for Structural inspections
• Responsible for ensuring all work is compliant with relevant client engineering safety standards and practices and review any revisions and feedback from the client Integrity Focal Point.
• Develop (where appropriate) and maintain structural integrity documentation for each asset
• Prepare and maintain Structural Inspection Routines (PMR's) based upon the Structural Inspection Strategies produced by the appropriate client Structural Integrity Engineer (Technical Authority)
• Support the Project Manager(s) in the delivery of Structural Integrity Management Service
• Provide technical leadership and authority in designated structural engineering discipline
• Ensure the structural inspections detailed in the strategies are carried out and are co-ordinated with all other activities where necessary (generate annual inspection programme)
• Input to the production and ongoing management of the asset Annual Inspection Plans and Integrated Field Planning (IFP) compliance for structural activities
• Develop and issue detailed inspection workpacks / workscopes for structural inspections to the appropriate person or contractor. Ensure all parties are fully conversant with all aspects of the workscopes
• Review and endorse all Structural Inspection Reports, including 3rd party NDE Reports, and confirm the structural inspections have been carried out as required by the strategies
• Carry out first pass assessment of reported defects, report any anomalies and highlight any areas of concern to the appropriate client Structural Integrity Engineer. Advise the client when conditions present any immediate threat to integrity
• Plan structural inspection mission scopes and travel into Angola at least once per year to execute the structural inspection programme
• Input to the anomaly management process for structural issues
• Advise the appropriate client Structural Integrity Engineer of any limitations resulting from inspections, advise alternative solutions for mitigating or resolving problems
• Contribute to the development and completion of fabric maintenance strategies, programs, and plans
• Promote the use of specialist technology to resolve unusual/special problems and liaise with the client on the implementation when appropriate
• Draft the topside structural inspection Annual Summary Reports at year-end
• Maintain appropriate level of contact with Asset Teams, 3rd Parties, and internal disciplines to ensure an effective Structural Integrity Management service
• Attend TAR Meetings, Asset Integrity meetings, and technical practice documentation reviews as required and maintain appropriate levels of contact with asset teams and third parties to ensure an effective structural service

Non-Essential

• The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post
• Assist with any other duties as and when required
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by management

Safety

• Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment
• Promote a strong HSE culture at all times
• Ensure that personnel identify with and achieve, the necessary Health and Safety performance standards associated with the relative risks to personal and plant in their environment and daily work
• Ensure that business and HSE risk implications of integrity risks are clearly identified and assessed for consideration within the Oceaneering Integrity Management Team and communicated to the client

Other

• Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Systems.
• Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company.
• Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has NO direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Role will report to the Project Manager.
• Technical oversight from the Principal Engineer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering related discipline
• Offshore medical and survival certification
• Seamans book

Desired

• MSc qualification in related discipline
• Chartered Engineer as defined by the Engineering Council or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of experience in relevant civil/structural engineering which includes a minimum 3 years of experience in oil and gas industry, structural steelwork inspection
• Must be familiar with QA/QC systems/procedures and NDE techniques
• Ability to generate a team approach to problem solving and a good communicator, both written and verbal

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment

• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation

• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism

• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK with the potential for offshore/site visits which is characterized as follows:

The position is predominately considered onshore home-based work. This is almost exclusively indoors during the working day, and occasionally at night, in an open place office with access by stairs and lifts.

There may be a requirement to go offshore by helicopter/ship to floating structures/fixed platforms for up to 4 weeks at a time, once or twice a year.

Offshore and Onshore work may also be characterised as living, working, and sleeping on oil and gas production facilities with PPE and permit to work restrictions outdoors, over/near water, exposed to all weather conditions or inside exposed to high noise levels, extremely bright or inadequate lighting, cramped workspaces, and getting into awkward positions.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Standing
• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported