Senior Engineer- Flexible Pipelines

Job Purpose

Design flexible pipe solutions for subsea applications, in accordance with TechnipFMC standards, procedures, processes, schedules and budget, with a continuous focus on quality, targets and customer satisfaction. Projects are varied geographically and range from concept design through to detailed engineering and life extension.

Job Description

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Critical analysis of project documentation, ensuring that all required inputs are available and clarified;
• Perform flexible pipe structure design in accordance with specification, design rules and manufacturing constrain;
• Perform configuration design using both industry standard software and in-house software;
• Perform thorough check of own work before submitting for further review;
• Liaise with Centers of Expertise on technical issues not covered by the standard design rules;
• Attend client meetings and make effective presentations in relation to the work performed;
• Actively engage with project teams to ensure successful product design and delivery;
• Prepare calculation reports, manufacturing specifications and contractual project deliverables;
• Check the work performed by other engineers;
• Promptly escalate concerns around risks to project execution to project stakeholders
• Constantly evaluate practices and champion improvements through application of lessons learnt and innovations;
• Act as Project Lead:
  • Follow & support the work carried out by the resources under his/her project responsibility;
  • Responsible to properly deliver engineering scope in charge: within company’s standards, meeting project quality/deadlines/budget & overall  expectations;
  • Provide guidance to the team with regards to project objectives;
  • Define, control and ensure compliance of engineering activities schedule, aligned with project milestones;
  • Estimate project engineering budget, ensure its compliance and keep a track of variations;
  • Ensure that the discipline internal check process is followed for all the activities;
  • Organize design reviews;
  • Liaise with the appropriate Discipline Leads to ensure the optimization and feasibility of the project execution plan;
  • Liaise with Project Management Teams;
  • Deliver project close-out.

INTERACTIONS
INTERNAL
Internal interactions with Team Lead, Project Stakeholders (Operating Center Lead, PEM) and Center of Expertise Engineers.
EXTERNAL
External interactions with TechnipFMC clients on the scope of projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS
PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Open communications skills are essential in order to maximize learning from fellow team members.
• A Flexible Pipe Design Engineer must have both enthusiasm and diligence for their specific field of expertise
• and a commitment to the continuous improvement of theirs and others engineering skills.
• The following qualities are essential:
  • Confident and resourceful in the face of challenge (‘Can Do’ attitude).
  • Ability to carry out assigned tasks and work on own initiative.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates highest standards of integrity and respect.
  • Good reporting skills.
  • Presentation and coaching skills.
  • Commitment to self improvement.
  • Willingness to learn.

FORMAL EDUCATION
Engineering Degree (B.E/B.Tech/M. Tech or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Naval Architecture / Ocean
Engineering / Marine Structures / Aerodynamics / Civil /Materials and/or prior experience as design engineer.

You are meant for this job if:

• + 5 years of experience as design engineer or PhD
• Strong technical basis in subsea engineering, including flexible pipe design or dynamic analysis of risers, Pipeline Engineering/Riser Engineering
• Experience leading design engineering scopes
• Service/Customer oriented
• Good command of English
• Previous experience managing engineering teams is an advantage

Additional Skills

EXPERTISE
Technical skills (required): Design Engineering, Basic Physics, Engineering Mechanics, Subsea Engineering, Flexible Pipe Design or Dynamic Analysis
Technical skills (nice to have): Experience in analysis e.g. FEA, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering analysis etc;
Specific skills: Interpersonal, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Player, Pro-active
Computer skills: Mastery of desktop tools (Pack Office). Previous experience with OrcaflexTM/Flexcom/Deeplines
an advantage as is experience with automation (VBA, Python, Matlab etc)
Language skills: Fluent in English