Hydraulic Project/ Design Engineer

KBM Resourcing; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KBM Resourcing is partnering with a reputable Oil and Gas company in Aberdeen to recruit a Hydraulics Project/Design Engineer. You will manage hydraulic projects from design to commissioning, delivering robust, safe, and cost-effective systems.

You'll interpret hydraulic schematics, specify components, and work with offshore teams to implement upgrades and improvements across the life cycle. A degree in a relevant discipline is required and CAD proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject discipline.
• Able to read, generate and interpret hydraulic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Abel to use CAD software.
• Hold previous design experience and knowledge of open and closed loop hydraulic systems.
• Able to specify hydraulic and elctro-hydraulic components, valves, hoses and pipework sizing to suit design applications such as winches, tensioners, hydraulic power units, cranes and back deck equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project documentation and associated work instructions are developed and defined in line with procedures.
• Cost management of the hydraulic budgets.
• Design new hydraulic systems and electro-hydraulic equipment.
• Implement and project manage hydraulic upgrades.
• Deliver solutions to problems.
• Work closely with the overall Engineering Team, Hydraulic workshop personnel & offshore teams displaying strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Liaise with hydraulic sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Create and implement best practice directives, policies, and processes to improve operational and financial performance.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Open/closed loop systems

Schematics interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Degree in a relevant subject discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A great opportunity for a Hydraulics Project/ Design Engineer is now available with a reputable Oil and Gas company based in Aberdeen. You will have responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated hydraulic projects or a defined hydraulic scope of work from design and draughting. You will be supporting the full hydraulic work scope through its entire project life cycle whilst providing a high level of technical guidance on all hydraulic engineering related matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project documentation and associated work instructions are developed and defined in line with procedures.
• Cost management of the hydraulic budgets.
• Design new hydraulic systems and electro-hydraulic equipment.
• Implement and project manage hydraulic upgrades.
• Deliver solutions to problems.
• Work closely with the overall Engineering Team, Hydraulic workshop personnel & offshore teams displaying strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Liaise with hydraulic sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Create and implement best practice directives, policies, and processes to improve operational and financial performance.

Experience/ Qualification/ Skills

• Degree in a relevant subject discipline.
• Able to read, generate and interpret hydraulic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Abel to use CAD software.
• Hold previous design experience and knowledge of open and closed loop hydraulic systems.
• Able to specify hydraulic and elctro-hydraulic components, valves, hoses and pipework sizing to suit design applications such as winches, tensioners, hydraulic power units, cranes and back deck equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.

Salary

£55-65K