Senior Structural Engineer
Posted
Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production.
Location: Luanda, Angola
Job Scope
- To assist the Lead or Principal engineer in meeting project requirements and performing all technical
- duties in a highly competent and efficient manner.
- To be aware of and adhere to the Aker Solutions values, systems and processes including PEM and AKIiMS.
Main Responsibilities
Organisational:
- Act in the capacity as Task Lead Engineer when assigned to do so within a project or contract.
- Assist in the preparation of CTR’s and man-hour estimates via the Aker Integrated Management
- System (AKIMS) where applicable.
- Execute technical duties in a competent and professional manner and in accordance with
- company procedures
- Ensure work is completed on Schedule and within budget.
- Ensure project deliverables are generated via AKIMS where applicable.
- Review and check the work of others.
- Assist the lead or principal engineer in the planning, co-ordination and execution of the groups
- work activities.
- Liaise with other disciplines on design, construction, fabrication and commissioning issues.
- Provide added value to the development of their discipline / function.
- Direct sub-ordinate engineers in their work.
- Assist the lead engineer in the compilation of weekly reports on progress via AKIMS where
- applicable.
- May have responsibility for the performance of others within their discipline / function.
- Provide engineering and technical direction for drawing office personnel.
- Deputise for the principal engineer – provision of holiday, sickness cover when required.
- Attend meetings as and when required.
Task Lead:
- Overall responsibility for the delivery of multi-discipline and or single discipline engineering
- modifications / project scope of works within a contract or a project.
- Manage the defined scopes of work provided by the contact / project management team ensuring
- that the discipline scopes of work are fully defined and in accordance with the client’s
- requirements.
- Accountable for the management of multi-discipline CTR’s / man-hours ensuring that the correct
- levels of productivity are being maintained by involved disciplines.
Technical:
- Prepare engineering concepts and develop into detail design.
- Carry out manual and computer analysis.
- Prepare CTR estimates for structural discipline scopes.
- Prepare construction / installation procedures for discipline scopes.
- Sound working knowledge of Engineering software such as STAADPro and Mathcad
- Basic knowledge of design software such as PDMS, Navisworks and Autocad.
- Sound working knowledge of relevant structural design codes including AISC and API RP 2A.
- Prepare formal structural design calculations / design reports.
- Provide technical input to construction workpacks.
- Review and comment on vendor information and assist with inspection and testing.
- Carry out single and inter-discipline checks and reviews.
- Review and check subordinate engineers work.
- Review and compile weight estimates.
- Carry out onshore / offshore survey and answer site queries.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Educated to HNC/HND level in engineering discipline
- Educated to degree level in engineering discipline
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer
Specific Training / Specialist Skills
- Sound working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards
- Conversant with appropriate technical software
- Aware of latest technical developments
- Current Offshore Survival Certificate.
- Current Offshore Medical Certificate.
Experience
- Relevant professional experience
Personal Skills
- Ability to direct and guide engineers and designers
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good team working skills
- Pro-active attitude
Benefits
Their culture is one that provides a positive, productive and supportive environment to enhance their employees career advancement and professional development.
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