Role Title:
Lead Engineer
* Strong analytical skills.
* Innovative solutions and creative problem solving - able to suggest and develop new methods and ways of working.
* Sound communication skills – able to communicate ideas and results to various stakeholders both in written reports and in meetings, presentations etc.
* Able to work in a as well as individually with a minimum of supervision.
* The ability to organise and prioritise own work and as such have responsibility for discrete work packages ongoing simultaneously.
* Understand clients’ needs and able to suggest and apply “fit for purpose” solutions.
* High focus on doing it right the first time.
* Supervise and be involved in design of installation aids and other equipment required for use offshore or for use onshore in preparation for offshore activities. Manage resources to witness directly or liaise with Inspectors to ensure that suitable contractual activities such as load test, trial fits, are being carried out in accordance with minimum requirements.
* Manage the preparation of any engineering analysis of tasks relating to installation, to ensure the structural/operational integrity of the equipment during installation.
* Sign and issue technical documentation as originator checker or approver, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy.
* Ensure the selection of suitable equipment to perform operational tasks offshore, checking all aspects of the equipment to ensure it is operated safely and efficiently with suitable certification provided to meet statutory regulations. Also liaise with vessel departments and third party contractors to ensure all equipment is fit for purpose and fully compatible with offshore worksite.
* Manage the co-ordination/compilation of as-built material and commercial aspects of contractual variations from site/fabricators/offshore.
* Ensure full traceability of the technical development of the assigned scope throughout the life of the project
* Ensure that specifications and scopes of work within the assigned project scope have been reviewed and agreed by the relevant centres of competence and that all quality issues are captured in the relevant quality control plan.
* Agree and monitor performance objectives with direct reports.
* Actively engage in knowledge sharing, capture lessons learned and application of engineering standards.
* Understand supply chain management processes and key commodity strategies
* Actively engage in project risk assessment/ mitigation processes.
* Promote personal development and regular engagement with the professional engineering community.
Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essential Qualifications
* Post Graduate Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
* Strong focus on technical knowledge within discipline.
* Good knowledge of cable laying
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
* Expert with proven ability over an extended breadth of execution.
* Acquainted in Legislations and Standards as relevant for the area of responsibility.