Senior Flexible Pipes Engineer

New contract opening - opportunity to join our client's global project centre based in Sutton.
Working within the "Risers, Installation Analyses and Umbilical" (RIAU) department, you will be responsible for the technical follow-up of the flexible pipe package.

Negotiable day rate
Sutton

Key aspects to the contract -

• Interface with project team, engineering teams and SCM.
• Support the selection of the Flexible Pipe Supplier through technical evaluation.
• Plan, detail and review technical documentation relating to Flexible, subsea hardware and topside interface.
• Develop the documentation package and the studies linked to the sizing and analysis of the dynamic riser system / static jumper system.
• Manage the design analysis, and undertake, and check others', analysis, design and engineering activities associated with Flexible cross section, terminations, bend restrictors etc.
• Ensure design and detailing in accordance with acknowledged industry Codes, Standards and Design Guides (e.g. API 17J, DnV, ISO); Client Specifications and Scopes of Work, and internal standard (BMS).
• Production and checking of design documentation including feasibility reports, detailed in-place design reports, specifications, material take-offs, etc.
• Ensure progress and compliance of the supplier in close interface with SCM function.
• Follow-up Flexible design activities, fabrications, and testing.
• Ensure the work is performed in accordance with the latest HSEQ and Group procedures.
• Provide engineering assistance during mobilisations and occasional periods of offshore or site working, including FATs, SITs, Pre-commissioning, etc.
• Participate as required in events such as Bid Clarifications, Kick off meetings, HIRAs, Design Reviews, etc.
• Check that the procedure and analysis match the project objectives.
• Attend to project audits related to Engineering Activities as and when required.
• Attend to project engineering reviews as and when required.
• Provide technical engineering support to other departments within the Engineering Group, the Project Engineering Group, and to colleagues in terms of training and mentoring.
• Ensure that know-how is transferred within the discipline & attend to discipline meeting as required.

Knowledge, skills, experience

• MSc or PhD in mechanical engineering/hydrodynamics, with relevant work experience in the oil and gas industry or equivalent, with experiences of riser systems analysis (rigid, flexible or umbilical).
• You are proficient in OrcaFlex software.
• Your English is fluent
• Experience in working in a multi-disciplined system engineering team
• Ability in Vendor and 3rd Party interface

Systems where a further knowledge is desirable:

• Installation Analyses
• Naval architecture,
• Umbilical system design
• Offshore experience

Working Condition

• Majority of the work is carried out in the regional main office site - Sutton
• Offshore / Off-site location during project Execution phase as required.
• Working hours according to local regulation and Company's policy