Asset Integrity Engineer - Structural and Foundations

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Winds seeks an Asset Integrity Engineer in Livingston, UK. This role covers structural design, monitoring offshore structures, and requires solid engineering expertise. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in offshore foundations, contributing to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related role with offshore foundations.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Asset Integrity Lead in implementing Asset Integrity.
• Lead monitoring activities for foundation integrity.
• Provide technical support to site-based teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

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Client:

OW Ocean Winds

Location:

livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Ocean Winds are looking for a Foundations Asset Integrity Engineer as a critical role reporting to the Head of Asset Integrity. The role will support operational projects in Ocean Winds’ portfolio. You will require strong experience in structural design and analysis, with either a civil, mechanical, or structural engineering background. It is expected that you will have experience of working in accordance with engineering design codes and standards, as well as working from first principles based on a strong theoretical understanding. Strong problem-solving skills are required, as is the ability to propose and develop innovative design solutions. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have specific experience relevant to fixed and/or floating offshore structures, such as offshore wind turbine substructures and offshore oil & gas structures. Whilst specific offshore wind experience is not a requirement of this role, it will be a significant advantage.

• Support the Asset Integrity Lead in defining and implementing an Asset Integrity

• Liaise with and provide technical support to the site-based O&M team, including

supporting warranty management.

• Lead the monitoring activities associated with the integrity of foundations, including primary

and secondary steel elements as well as ancillary components.

• Attend root cause analysis of defects and share findings with business area.

• Utilise data analysis tools to monitor and assess asset behaviour, performing detailed analysis

of data from foundation structural monitoring systems.

• Develop and review processes and procedures to support O&M activities, such as condition

monitoring plans and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance procedures.

• Working with procurement, engage specialist technical consultancy support where required,

including preparing technical specifications and undertaking or coordinating technical

assessment of proposals.

• Provide high quality reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required. Responsible

for ensuring the windfarm meets its consenting obligations by delivering required information

to the consenting and governing bodies.

• Where required, lead on engagement with certifying bodies and other external stakeholders.

• Ensure recommendations for improvement are fed into company knowledge management

and lessons learned processes.

Required Academic and Professional Experience:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a related role with offshore foundations is required.

• Experience the within offshore wind sector is desirable.

• Experience in an asset integrity/operational engineering support role is desirable.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or similar professional accreditation) is desirable.

Required Knowledge and Competencies:

Demonstrable knowledge in the following areas is required:

• Leading root cause investigations to understand, contain and potentially solve incidents.

• Impact of operational conditions, including environmental/marine influences, on asset

integrity.

• The design and application of risk-based integrity management strategies and associated

inspection and remote / condition monitoring methods / techniques.

• Working with standards and certification associated with offshore structures.

• Subsea inspection techniques and bathymetric surveys

Knowledge of the following areas is desirable:

• Technical risk analysis.

• Typical forms of construction contract and associated warranty provisions.

• Typical forms of service contract.

• Planning and consenting processes associated with onshore and offshore transmission assets

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. Proficiency in other languages will be valued.

Location:

Location in Edinburgh or Buckie, but travel to O&M facilities in the North-East of Scotland and offshore sites, as well as supplier's facilities and offices, may be required.

At Ocean Winds we welcome candidates from all diverse backgrounds and strive for diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process as inclusive as possible by making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

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