Senior Structural Engineer

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Structural Engineer, based in Aberdeen.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and approval on the removal contractor’s removal methodologies.
• Review and provide structural assurance on onshore dismantling methodologies.
• Understand the platform’s structural arrangement and condition to provide advice and ensure alignment with the EPRD contractor. Attend Late Life Integrity Management Reviews where required.
• Undertake all work in accordance with quality assurance system, with due regard to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental.
• Develop the EPRD project technical assurance scheme including:
• The identification and specification of any independent analysis or calculations required to verify the EPRD contractor’s work.
• Manage the 3rd party technical review of the EPRD contractors documents including coordination & management of ICP, IVB & material specialist technical reviews.
• Undertake role of Originator, and/or Checker, of technical documentation and project deliverables, including calculations, reports, specifications, drawings and workpacks, ensuring compliance with structural specifications as well as applicable code requirements and national / international standards.
• Technically review the EPRD contractors engineering deliverables and workpacks on behalf of the company.
• Proactive management of interfaces with the EPRD contractor, including management of technical queries.
• Input to the Risk Register including active management of assigned risks and identification of mitigations.
• Develop a strong working relationship with the removal contractor’s engineering teams through attendance at project meetings, regular technical meetings, design reviews, technical queries, HAZIDs and HIRAs.
• Provide technical advice to the Project Manager and/or Project Lead.
• Regular engagement and alignment with the Structural Technical Authority and Structural Engineering team.
• Travel offshore during preparation and removal activities.

Essential Qualifications & Training

• Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant engineering discipline or significant experience in a relevant role.
• Current Offshore Medical and Survival Certificate
• Experience within the structural engineering discipline and sound knowledge of structural engineering principles.
• Experience in brownfield engineering design, installation and removal.
• In-depth knowledge of AISC American Design Code, and relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.
• Knowledge of engineering practices, codes and standards and their application to modifications and construction activities.
• Good understanding of key legislation and regulatory framework applicable to UKCS offshore regime with understanding of major accident hazards, performance standards, assurance and verification activities.
• Knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with structural integrity management philosophies and practices.
• Knowledge of lifting operations.
• Contractual awareness
• Understanding of management of change and change control processes.
• Comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications & Training

• Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate Engineering Council registered institution.
• Experience in working for a Design Contractor
• Experience with decommissioning activities or projects
• Familiarity with codes of practice relevant to offshore installation removal, including marine specific codes.

Additional Skills & Requirements

• Ability to be part of a team, work in small groups and independently.
• Effective communicator.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, flexible and willingness to learn.
• Good level of competence in Microsoft Office packages plus discipline IT tools including STAAD Pro.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/074572.

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.