Contract - Jackdaw Pipeline and Subsea Engineer

Reference Number UKU0579

Contract - Jackdaw Pipeline and Subsea Engineer

Closing date for applications 8 March 2013 Country United Kingdom City Reading Function/Discipline Engineering Employment Category This is a Contract role (Cat 2) Supplying Organisation Conditions *Contract only* Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary A Competitive Day Rate is on Offer

The Organisation We are committed to maximising the exploration and production potential in the North Sea. One of the most active explorers in the region, we’re investing today to help secure supplies for the future. With interests in a number of UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) fields, we are one of the most significant exploration and production businesses in the North Sea.

Position Summary The Pipeline and Subsea Engineer will: • Provide specialist technical support for the pipeline and subsea engineering work in the Jackdaw development. • Provide pipeline and subsea engineering design input to the Jackdaw project during the Select, Define and Execute stages • Act as the owner’s technical representative in the area of pipeline and subsea engineering for Pre-FEED and FEED studies carried out by third party engineering contractors. Ensure facilities are designed to meet the company and the project technical specifications and are safe and operable.

Key Accountabilities Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours. • Provide Pipeline and Subsea engineering input to the Jackdaw development project. • Manage the pipeline and subsea engineering element of contractor performance on conceptual studies, Pre FEED, FEED and detailed design work to assure it meets the company’s technical, financial, safety and environmental objectives. • Perform economic evaluations of equipment alternatives with particular emphasis on availability and reliability projections and life cycle costs (Total Cost of Ownership: TCO). • Participate in PEER assists, PEER Reviews and Technical Assurance reviews to add value and ensure compliance with the BG Assurance Framework and approvals procedures. • Provide input to the identification and mitigation of technical risks. • Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments and practices in pipeline and subsea engineering • Assist the operations and maintenance Asset teams in establishing spare parts requirements and initial maintenance intervals for pipeline and subsea equipment. • Transfer pipeline and subsea engineering technical knowledge to plant operations and engineering support staff.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Experience Needed: • Verifiable performance and delivery in a number of discipline engineering activities. • Technical professional with proven experience in engineering and with projects preferably in the UKCS offshore including commissioning and startup. • Knowledge and experience of HPHT projects and technologies is an advantage. • Skilled in the application of relevant major design codes and standards (ASME, API, NFPA, etc) • Knowledge of or capability to develop expertise in the design, selection and maintenance of pipeline and subsea systems. • Experience in a client/operator environment on projects in the Select, Define and Execute stages. • Knowledge of the safety, environmental and operational aspects of their work including writing project design bases and functional requirements during project early development stages. • Knowledge of breadth and depth of pipeline and subsea engineering needed to manage the quality control of contractor technical work, ensuring appropriate techniques and standards. • Experience of managing technical scopes of work and engineering studies with third party engineering contractors to schedule and budget. • Knowledge of equipment dynamics, testing and auditing to interface with technical specialists in these areas.   Knowledge, Skills and Attributes • BSc / MSc / MEng degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline. • Chartered Engineer, or equivalent, preferred • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, supported by inter-personal skills that support working at a senior level. • Team player with a mindset to work with a global team and with diverse cultures. • Ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiate with peers and partner representatives to influence decisions or ways of working. • An ability to coach, mentor and share knowledge in both formal and informal settings. • Excellent written and presentation skills with ability to explain technical matters to staff not conversant with the detailed technical area. • A commitment to the high standards of HSSE that are expected in the BG Group. • Able to manage time effectively, both own time and that of a team to achieve delivery of work against agreed schedules.

Additional Information for External Candidates This is a contract role starting January 2013 with a duration of 12 months renewable.   The Jackdaw Pre-Sanction Project Team is currently based in TVP Reading. As the project moves towards sanction it is anticipated that the engineering PMT will re-locate to a contractors office in the South East of England. Travel to Aberdeen and other UK/European locations will be required for meetings with partners, contractors and external bodies.   BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.   Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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