Lead Subsea Pipeline Engineer

Lead Subsea Pipeline Engineer

Location: Tonbridge , Kent Salary: From 70,000 to 90,000 per annum Date posted: 02/05/2012 16:39 Job type:Permanent Company: Support Services Group Contact: Staci Ford Ref: Totaljobs/MB/Pipeline 2 Job ID: 53511202

Lead Subsea Pipeline Engineer

Salary:

Basic salary 70k - 90k gross per annum

Location:

Near London (Tonbridge) or Aberdeen

The role

The role

A successful engineering firm specialising in subsea engineering for the oil and gas and renewables industries. Are looking for a Lead Subsea Pipeline Integrity Engineer Established in 1988 it enjoys a global reputation for both its engineering and its professional training.

The ongoing success and long-term ambitious growth plans have created an opportunity for a talented engineer to enhance its Integrity team based in Aberdeen.

Field of work
we engage at all phases of the life of subsea systems, from design through construction to operations and decommissioning, covering:

Subsea pipelines, landfalls and jetties

Risers, flexibles and umbilicals

Subsea trees, controls, remote intervention and manifolds

Subsea structures

We also assists in pipeline integrity management for several North Sea operators including:

Inspection and maintenance routines

Pigging procedures, verification and project management

Technical integrity assessments

Design, fabrication and installation dossiers

Anomaly and defect assessment

Correspondence with regulatory bodies

We are looking for a Lead Engineer with 8+ years experience of subsea pipeline design/construction/operations. We are looking for a long term addition to our team on a permanent basis. Skills in related areas such as risers, subsea systems, structures, or umbilicals and controls would be an advantage. This is a technical, hands-on role with an element of project engineering/management. We have a stream of challenging projects ranging from product development and deepwater analysis to trunk line design.

Engineering work

The candidate will need to be capable of the following engineering work:

Doing and reviewing calculations and analysis

Writing and checking reports and specifications

Establishing base data and methodologies

Checking drawings

Consulting and problem solving

Carrying out risk assessments

Making effective presentations to the clients

Inputting to and review of course presentations

Management of own time, project teams and customer interface

Specialisations

The candidate will additionally offer one or more of the following elements of specialisation:

Analysis using software such as ABAQUS, Olga, or Orcaflex

Presenting courses

Sales and customer relationship management

Skills

Essential

Write and speak English clearly and fluently

Familiar with MathCad

UK Driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

8+ years experience in subsea pipeline engineering

2.1 degree in engineering, aeronautics, naval architecture, maths, or physics

Higher or first class degree

Chartered engineer, member or fellow of an engineering institution

Right to work in UK

Remuneration

Basic salary 70,000 - 90,000 gross per annum

Basic 34 days leave including bank holidays plus further days for 3+ years service

Earn up to 20 of salary in performance-related bonus - 10 paid in Dec, 10 paid in June

Up to 6 of basic salary as pension contribution (minimum of 3)

Private health care (option to extend to spouses and children)

Flexible working month (earn up to 12 days additional holiday per year)

Flexible working hours

Option to buy or sell up to 6 days of holiday per year

Funded training

Sponsorship of professional membership

Group life insurance (4 x salary)

Discretionary share option scheme

Free parking (worth approximately 900 per year)

Relocation expenses (if applicable)