Offshore Structural Engineer

Education: University Graduate with on Technical Major

Working Experiences: More than 5 years in a similar position or similar field

REQUIRED WORKING SKILLS/QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION

• Fabrication and installation techniques. Familiarity with fabrication and installation techniques to ensure effective inter-function relationships in the entire EPIC chain, understand and follow compliance with project requirements, correctly define the quality and timing of deliverables (engineering and procurement), correctly define the quality and timing of deliverables (engineering and procurement), monitor deviation from planned workflow and deliverables reception, correctly activating the management of change process to implement the best corrective actions (to support fabrication at site and grant correct project execution).
• Engineering design activities. Knowledge of Discipline engineering design criteria, methods, and workflows from the conceptual phase up to the site engineering phase. Capability to define the technical documents set based on Project quantities and scope of work. Capability to perform and coordinate Project engineering documents production activities and to check and review design documents, prepared either internally or by Vendors.
• Engineering standard codes and regulations. Knowledge of main international Discipline standards, codes, and regulations. Capability to analyze dedicated Project requirements in terms of local standards and codes and to identify proper implementation actions. When required by the role, the ability to manage the resolution of Engineering Non-Conformity (NCR) at the site supporting Construction and/or Fabrication activities effectively interfacing with the project Team, Client, and Vendor.
• Quantity estimation for engineering disciplines. Capability to define the Project's general rules and guidelines for Discipline quantities estimation either on Bid Projects or on Projects in execution, according to corporate design standards, procedures, methods, and tools. Capability to control and ensure the correct application of the general rules and guidelines by all team members and all subcontractors involved in quantity definition activities.
• Engineering project document management. Capability to analyze engineering documents (e.g. Instruction to Tender, Saipem and subcontractor documents, etc.) identifying improvement areas in terms of cost/time optimization.
• Engineering reporting techniques. Capability to monitor and control the engineering progress and schedule. Contribute to Project reporting for the relevant engineering part
• Engineering technical software tools. User-level knowledge of Corporate and Operating Center Discipline technical design software tools. User-level knowledge of Corporate and Operating Center IT tools supporting business processes such as electronic document system management, procurement, and office automation applications.
• Platform and module design. Specific knowledge of offshore platform and module design especially in terms of process, structural, layout, topside equipment, handling, mechanical, materials, and piping. Capability to propose engineering solutions aiming at identifying optimized configurations to be transported and installed with available marine vessels/marine spread, minimizing offshore hook-ups, and optimizing construction sequences and methodology. Capability to ensure the carrying out of engineering activities for the offshore system of competence, functional to the execution of the detailed design, procurement of materials, construction, and installation activities.
• HSE Work Practices. Knowledge of the main risks during the operation activities and safe working and environmental protection procedures/practices & rules to be applied. Knowledge of adequate Personal Protective Equipment - purpose, use, and maintenance Knowledge and the correct use of the Permit to Work system.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Perform technical tasks assigned by the Project Structural Lead such as structural analyses, calculations, design, verification, or study activities.
• Interface with other Project Specialists and Designers.
• Coordinate and review technical activities performed inside or outside Saipem.
• Review Client technical documentation and requirements.
• Contribute to defining structural design premises.
• Contribute to the writing of the Project Structural Design Brief (a roadmap of all the structural design and analyses work on the project).
• Liaise with other Project Specialists and Designers whenever required for proper completion of the work assigned.
• Design structural systems and components, pursuing objectives of sound engineering and design optimization in terms of costs, fabrication simplicity, constructability, and safety.
• Carry out/Check/Supervise structural analyses.
• Supervise/Approve steel structure design drawings.
• Supervise setting up of bill of quantities or material take-off (MTO).
• Prepare, when required, specifications for structural fabrications and all related items such as bearing systems, bolts, cladding, grating, etc.
• Verify structural strength or dynamic behavior of items designed by others (piping support Specialists, Vendors, technical building Suppliers, etc.).
• Apply the Quality Control Procedure of the Offshore Structural Department during the work assigned.
• Perform field engineering activities.
• Write design reports and calculation notes.