Principal Piping Designer in Aberdeen

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. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

• Provide technical expertise and resolve technical queries.
• Proficient in preparing and checking design deliverables within the budget hours/norms and schedule.
• Competent in completing site surveys and interpreting survey data/documentation in completion of design deliverables.
• Responsible for a number of other design personnel, ensuring work scope delivery and technical quality.
• Provide input to project planning as part of the team for achieving the target and completion within the budget and schedule; ensuring that all design work is carried out in accordance with priorities and schedules.
• Plan, budget and coordinate resources, contribute to the development of plans, schedules and estimates for the individual work scopes.
• Skilled at preparing design scope for both man-hours and equipment estimates where necessary.
• Reporting on job progress as well as reviewing progress and cost reports regarding design activities.
• Comply with relevant codes of conduct.
• Ensure that all work complies with the Company and Contract Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Report any incidents/near misses, hazards, unsafe acts/conditions, or positive behaviour to a responsible person immediately, and participate in incident investigations where required.
• Actively participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, HSE audits, and other relevant meetings where required.
• Perform work responsibly, taking account of environmental, social and economic requirements.

Qualifications

• Highest Qualifications: HND or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline with sufficient post-qualification experience to be considered as highly skilled. Some supervisory experience preferable. ECITB Modern Apprenticeship Scheme preferred.
• Lowest Qualifications: Holds an ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline with sufficient post-qualification experience to be considered as highly skilled. Previous supervisory experience preferable. ECITB Modern Apprenticeship Scheme preferred.

Knowledge, Competencies, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Conversant and knowledgeable of design principles, offshore operations, maintenance layout and plant design including but not limited to: piping systems, pressure ratings and applications, piping survey techniques, understanding and application of pipe stress software, understanding and application of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), other associated equipment with the Oil and Gas industry.
• Proficient and knowledgeable of regulatory framework and legislation.
• Compliance with company engineering procedures, industry, international and where applicable client codes and standards.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk ReCap.
• Ability to understand client requirements, proficient in scope definition through Concept/FEED/Detailed Design and support fabrication and construction.
• Competent in respect of constructability to support fabrication and construction.
• Foster positive and effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Proficient in various applicable design software systems and Microsoft packages.
• Good interpersonal skills - ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Sound time and resource management skills.
• Cognisant of business requirements and needs and adaptable to changing environment and business requirements.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations.
• Able to travel in the UK and abroad, as well as offshore.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months in their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Oil and Gas