Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator, has a vacancy for a Project Engineer - Rig Return to Service to work within the Projects department.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Engineering support for the Rig Return to Service Project.
• Responsible for development and execution of work scopes, management of technical queries, management of change and supervision of contractors for delivery of technical documents, equipment overhaul and offshore construction/commissioning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive safety culture within project team onshore and offshore.
• Ensure compilation of work scopes and work specifications.
• Input into the review and monitoring of delivery programmes and cost estimates.
• Input into the preparation of project control documents and processes and their upkeep.
• Provision of support to contractors, operations and construction teams.
• Ensure execution of work and deliverables are compliant with project requirements.
• Input and review of vendor planning and offshore scopes  ensuring compliance with planning process.
• Sourcing information for delivery to external parties.
• Deputise for Project Lead.
• Occasional offshore trips required to monitor/plan progress and oversee key tasks.
• Represent the project at weekly operational planning meetings.
• Work with key vendors to develop pre-commissioning and commissioning plans.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Essential

• Degree in engineering discipline

Preferred

• Project management qualifications e.g., APM, PMI, PRINCE2
• Current Offshore Survival Certificate

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Essential

• Experience in completions management systems for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (Orbit System or equivalent knowledge)
• Project engineering experience (or similar such as package management)
• Highly effective relationship builder at all levels, internally and externally
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, interpersonal, written and presentation)
• Strong initiative and orientation towards focused delivery
• Experience of applying risk and change management processes
• Past exposure to multi-discipline work

Preferred

• Previous experience in drilling system overhaul, reactivation or operation
• Knowledge of project delivery framework for decision making and assurance
• Knowledge and experience of financial control, cost estimating and planning
• Design engineering awareness and good understanding of codes, standards, risk-based decision making, quality assurance and compliance
   

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Collaborative and flexible approach
• Good understanding of project delivery processes and when and how to apply them

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Internal Project Team 
• Platform offshore operations, maintenance planning, construction and drilling teams
• Offshore Delivery Lead and Offshore Construction Manager
• Wells team

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Engineering and Drilling contractors
• Independent Verifier

 

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