Lead Mechanical Engineer

Our client are resourcing for a Lead Engineer to support them at their offices in Aberdeen.

Commitment to Company HSE policy
Manage and deliver all aspects of onshore / offshore engineering work
Carry our mechanical engineering and design for subsea oilfield operation
Prepare calculations and perform mechanical / structural analysis as required
Support and supervision of design / drafting personnel
Preparation of specifications for procurement / manufacture/fabrication of appropriate items and equipment
Sub-contract and Vendor liaison, management and expediting
Preparation of onshore test/FAT and offshore operations procedures
Technical oversight and supervision of onshore testing as required
Technical oversight and supervision of offshore operations
Reporting to Company and client

Academic Qualifications:-

Candidates should ideally be degree qualified in mechanical or related discipline
Candidates with HND or HNC qualification of similar will be considered, subject to demonstrate track record

5-10 years' experience in the subsea engineering, equipment and operations sector
Previous experience of the design manufacture, testing and installation / operation of subsea wellhead / x-mas tree and subsea production equipment
Good working knowledge of applicable industry mechanical, piping, subsea codes and standards
Sound materials engineering awareness
Capable of producing detailed design calculations and performing computer-based analysis (e.g. ANSYS) finite element and the like
CAD drafting capability desired, however must have the ability to translate designs into drawings for manufacture and installation / operation working with / supervising design and drafting personnel
Vessel based experience, deep water preferred
Previous experience of installation of subsea Xmas Tree / Choke / Intervention equipment from a Rig / DSV / RSV
Previous experience of offshore Scale Squeeze / Acid stimulation / Pumping treatments would be highly desirable
Electrohydraulic controls experience highly desirable

Certification

Other

Regular UK Driving License
Chartered Engineer status desirable
Self-starter able to work alone and set targets and priorities in support of the wider business / project goals
Willingness for potential overseas travel to manufacturing and offshore sites