Applications Engineer

Duration: Permanent (Staff Preferred, Contractors can be accepted)

Work type: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

9-Day Fortnight Available (Staff)

ASCO Workforce Solutions are hiring on behalf of our client for an Applications Engineer, who will be a technical focal point in the ongoing development and deployment of the clients Compact Workover Rigs (CWR) solution. This role will support the Engineering Director with a functional reporting line to the Engineering Manager, and cross‑functional project teams in delivering rig‑based solutions for plug and abandonment (P&A) and well intervention operations on the UKCS and internationally. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity in design, robust understanding of rig‑based operations, and the ability to align application engineering activities with the clients strategic rig technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the integration of the Compact Workover Rig solution into project scopes while ensuring compatibility with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide oversight and leadership in the project design and operational integration phases.
• Interface with external partners and internal teams to align equipment system design objectives and manufacturing details with project requirements.
• Create, review and refine designs to meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Technical documentation focal point for ancillary equipment and interfaces for prime movers and other equipment, including technical files for ATEX and Machinery Directive compliance.
• Support development of comprehensive technical documentation and reports ready for third party verification.
• Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot design issues during project implementation and propose effective solutions.
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SIT (Site Integration Test) activities.

Operations Integration:

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop fit‑for‑purpose solutions for well P&A and intervention projects.
• Support operations teams by aligning rig design capability with client‑specific well challenges and logistical constraints, to ensure effective deployment of compact rig packages.
• Development and review of interface drawings in conjunction with the internal engineering discipline teams, including stack‑up drawings, PFD, P&ID, platform modelling and other facility services interface drawings necessary for equipment mobilisation.
• Review of equipment installation requirements including lift plan, deck loading, hazardous area locations, equipment skidding plans, hose and cable routing, etc.
• Identify operational gaps and propose innovations that enhance performance, reduce emissions, and optimise rig‑up/rig‑down time.
• Support HAZIDs and Safety Case tasks including conducting reviews and report generation.

General:

• Report design progress and challenges directly to the Applications Team Engineering Director.
• Ensure that all safety standards and policies are adhered to, and deficiencies are reported as per policies and guidelines, via the appropriate reporting structure and systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant design codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Adhere to corporate procedure and management systems.
• Support development of detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Utilise technical problem solving and critical thinking skills when looking at solutions.

Minimum Qualifications / Competencies:

• Offshore Certificates: Client to provide the necessary certification (if required)
• Academic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree (Engineering)
• Professional Qualifications: In Equivalent Role: Minimum 10 Years or more
• Oil & Gas Sector Experience: 10 years minimum
• Drilling Contractor Experience or Workover rig and rig solution experience required
• Demonstrable experience with design work relevant to oilfield services equipment provision.
• Proficient in 3D modelling in SD Inventor and/or Solidworks including Finite Element Analysis.
• Offshore experience preferred

Personal skills:

• Solutions orientated.
• Cost aware.
• Able to communicate with others to understand requirements.
• Able to lead other key resources towards common goal and integrate with wider stakeholders.
• Able to prioritise workload and work closely with senior management.