Lead Mechanical Engineer

Description of function

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

Job responsibilities

• 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 

CAPABILITY PROFILE; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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 

• Offshore survival certificate
• Relevant medical certification
• MIST

 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