Offshore Substation Platform Engineer - Edinburgh, UK

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for managing the design / engineering, manufacture and fabrication of the offshore substation topsides, ensuring the topsides are delivered on time and on budget in accordance with company requirements, as well as providing key technical inputs to the transport, installation and commissioning activities. Initially this position will be focused on the delivery of the Moray East Wind Farm topsides.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • General management of contractors throughout the project lifecycle, including management of contracts or sections of contracts related to the design / engineering, manufacture and fabrication of offshore substation topsides.
  • Management of a wide range of risks: health and safety, program, cost, quality and compliance with technical specifications.
  • Manage the contractor undertaking the offshore substation topside design works, including completing technical reviews of the design deliverables.
  • Support the discharge of planning consents associated with the Moray East offshore substations.
  • Preparation and development of technical specifications for the offshore substation works.
  • Planning and implementation of adequate auditing of the works of the EPCI contractor to ensure compliance with legislative and contractual requirements.
  • Provide support to, or manage, the procurement of any additional contracts required to ensure the successful delivery of the offshore substations.

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS: Degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering preferred)

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 5 years within the offshore engineering sector, required 5 years’ experience in the power/energy sector preferred.
  • Relevant experience in the design of or managing the design of offshore structures and in fabrication techniques is required.
  • Experience in the management of fabrication or assembly works associated with offshore structures and / or fulfilling the role of site representative or project engineer during fabrication / assembly works and / or undertaking quality inspections / snagging is desirable.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is desirable.
  • A recognised project management qualification/accreditation is desirable.
  • A recognised qualification in health and safety would be advantageous, e.g. either IOSH or NEBOSH.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation (including the CDM regulations) and best practice is essential.
  • Knowledge of fabrication codes and standards (e.g. DNV, EEMUA) and offshore substation standards (e.g. DNV-OS- J201 or DNVGL-ST-0145) is desirable.
  • Demonstrable knowledge is required in relevant areas including:
  • General offshore engineering
  • Construction planning
  • Consenting and planning considerations
  • Knowledge of the UK offshore transmission regulatory regime is desirable.

OTHER:

Skills/Competencies:

  • Capability to lead a team of internal EDPR staff (company employees or contractors) and representatives from the contractor appointed for the offshore substation works.
  • Ability to work closely with other project departments, such as procurement, legal, development and project controls. This requires a pro-active approach to project and contract management in order to identify potential opportunities and problems early and initiate appropriate actions.

Languages:
The project has an international team of employees and the working language is English. Candidates need to be fluent in English both spoken and written. Other languages will be highly valued.

Other specifications:
Willingness to travel as necessary, e.g. to contractor facilities, is required.
Periodic offshore working will be involved during installation phase.