Senior Engineer, Umbilicals

Aventa Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in Umbilicals to join their dynamic team in Basingstoke. This pivotal role involves providing technical leadership for offshore deep-water projects, guiding the design and execution phases from feasibility to installation. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative energy transition projects, contributing to the development of decarbonised solutions and new technologies. If you are passionate about driving change in the energy sector and have extensive experience in Subsea Umbilicals Engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Ample free parking

Proximity to mainline railway station

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Subsea Umbilicals Engineering for offshore projects.
• Strong knowledge of international standards like API 17E.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for offshore deep-water projects.
• Support engineering activities related to Umbilical design.

Skills

Subsea Umbilicals Engineering

EPCI Contract Management

Umbilical Design and Fabrication

Technical Supervision

QA/QC Testing

Dynamic Umbilical Analysis

Interface Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Orcaflex

CAD Software

Job description

Our client, which is wholly owned by a global energy company, performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support to businesses worldwide.

The company has an integrated operation office in the UK in Basingstoke, and is currently helping to lead in the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative projects such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.

The office is a landmark feature on Basing View in central Basingstoke, with ample free parking and only a five-minute walk from the mainline railway station. This is an exciting time in the UK and international energy business with the opportunity to develop skills and capabilities in new technologies on dynamic projects as we are committed to move towards a ‘net zero’ future. If you want to be part of driving this change, join us.

Responsibilities and Duties

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Umbilicals to support our customer’s worldwide offshore deep-water projects providing technical leadership within the Umbilical discipline. They will be part of the project engineering group based in Basingstoke (UK) and support all the engineering activities related to the Umbilical design in the different phases of the project, from feasibility to Basic/FEED and along the execution phase for the several new upcoming or ongoing initiatives within the group.

Sought Profile

Extensive experience as Subsea Umbilicals Engineer in preparation and execution of large EPCI contracts for Offshore projects (Feasibility & Conceptual Study, Front End Engineering Design, Call For Tender and Tender Technical Bid Evaluation, Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication and Installation).

Essential skills/Experience:

1. Conceptual Study, FEED, Tender and Contract package preparation.
2. Follow up of Supplier Call for Tender & Selection (qualifications, clarifications, recommendations, etc.);
3. Highly experienced in Umbilical design, fabrication and testing with knowledge on the relevant international standards such as API 17E and familiarisation with other relevant national and international codes & standards.
4. Experience in reviewing and commenting umbilical design and other related documentation (i.e. specifications, SoW, procedures, Reports, drawings) with knowledge of the main topside, subsea and installation interfaces;
5. Review and approval of Detailed Engineering performed by Contractor.
6. Technical supervision and assistance during Umbilical Systems Fabrication and Testing activities.
7. Technical supervision and assistance during Offshore umbilical installation onboard installation vessel.
8. Excellent interface ability with other disciplines such as naval, structural, installation & commissioning departments.
9. Knowledge of QA/QC tests specific to umbilicals within the Oil & Gas Industry.
10. Specialist knowledge of umbilical design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and operational activities.
11. Knowledge of Subsea Control System and Subsea Chemical Injection System design and operation.
12. Knowledge of topsides and subsea interfaces related to Umbilical Package and its Ancillaries.
13. Umbilical and Fiber optic cable onshore approach and troubleshooting, and repair will be a plus.

Softwares :

1. MS Office.
2. Knowledge of Dynamic Umbilical analysis software (i.e. Orcaflex), candidate to be able to understand result of dynamic configuration and Analysis.
3. Use of CAD would be beneficial but not mandatory.