Project (Field) Engineer

The Project (Field) Engineer will deliver assigned work packages with attention to detail, participating in their allocated team for the successful execution of project or tender.

The Project (Field) Engineers are expected to:

·     Pursue innovation and improvement in engineering & design practices.

·     Pursue the concept of 'Design for safety, function and practicality / economy of fabrication', in accordance with the DOF Engineering Manual, project BoD, Client expectations, budget and schedule.

·     Understand and apply industry codes / standards required to support specific project or tendering requirements

- including AS / DNV / API / IMCA / AISC etc.

·     Ensure all technical deliverables are concise, legible, accurate and in compliance with DOF standards & templates.

·     Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the DOF Engineering Manual.

Requirements

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Tasks:

Project (Field) Engineers are expected to carry out the following work tasks:

·     Assemble and review all design inputs required to support specific project or tendering works.

·     Own and be responsible for delivery of discrete work packages as allocated by your functional and administrative managers, on time and in budget

·     Report work-package status to direct department functional manager and assigned Project Manager.

·     Comply with contractual obligations, identify and document Contract / Commercial Variations associated with technical changes  .

·     Research and compile DOF and Industry Lessons Learned relevant to assigned project or tendering work scopes to ensure best practice is being implemented.

·     Develop and maintain project Work Requests, Cost-Time-Resource estimates, and Criticality Ratings.

·    Liaise with Internal and External interfaces and stakeholders (client, subcontractors, supporting departments, technical authorities etc.) to define methodology in accordance with best practice.

·     Develop, review and check technical documentation required for project or tendering specific deliverables - including Procedures / Plans / Reports / Technical Notes / Registers / schedules / RFQ's / BoDs / Specifications etc.

·     Develop and deliver technical presentations to support specific project or tendering requirements - including Design Reviews / Method Statements / Constructability / Risk Assessments / Readiness Reviews / Project Briefing / Offshore Briefing etc.

·     Participate in technical workshops to support specific project or tendering requirements - including Design Reviews / Method Statements / Constructability / RA's / Readiness Reviews etc.

·     Liaise between onshore project team and offshore vessel team to provide a technical interface during project planning - including deck services details / taking photos & measurements / performing trials etc.

·     Specify and manage the design / procurement / fabrication / cost-effectiveness / compliance / functionality of project equipment, rigging, tooling and consumables etc required for the execution of specific project or tendering work packages.

·     Review subcontractor and supplier proposals and complete Technical / Commercial / Contractual evaluations against specific project or tendering requirements.

·     Assemble installation records into technical deliverables required to close-out projects - including As-built Reports / Schedules / Lessons Learned & Project Summary Reports etc.

·     Undertake simple engineering analysis and design - including Rigging Design / Seafastening Design / Lift & Installation Analysis etc.

In addition to the above, which may be office-based, Project (Field) Engineers are also expected to:

·     Travel to, and stay at remote or offshore work sites/vessels for the purpose of executing project specific works

- including Mobilisations / FATs / SITs / Audits & Inspections / Diving / Construction / Commissioning / IMR / Survey & Inspection / Decommissioning etc.

·     Manage functional reports for the purpose of executing on-site / offshore works - including Allocating Tasks

/ Progress Monitoring / Shift Handovers etc.

·     Liaise with internal and external interfaces or stakeholders (CSR / Subcontractors / MWS / OCM / SS / DF

/ Vessel Agents etc) to progress execution of on-site / offshore work - including logistics, distribution / comprehension of project procedures and standards, permits, etc.

·     Ensure technical compliance of on-site / offshore operations with DOF / Client AFC procedures & standards.

·     Develop documentation and facilitate processes required to progress execution of on-site / offshore work - including technical guidance / DPRs / Shift Logs / 24 Hour Updates / Management of Changes etc.

·     Monitor project equipment to confirm status, quantity, location and seafastening onboard the vessel are in compliance with DOF / Client AFC procedures, manifests and equipment lists.

·     Facilitate identification and implementation of lessons learnt / improvement opportunities for on-site / offshore operations.

·     Record and compile all records of technical data required to progress and close-out on-site / offshore works - including Task Plans / ITP's / Data Logs / Calibrations / Load-tests / Registers etc.

Health and Safety

·     Consider Health, Safety and Environment elements in all aspects of work package development, equipment specification, and offshore execution

·     Actively pursue safe work practices

·     Ensure project procedures, designs and equipment fulfil the required outcomes of applicable risk assessments

·     Report to Supervisor all HSE concerns, hazards, near misses and incidents immediately, and be prepared to stop the job

EDUCATION AND COMPETENCIES

The Project Engineer must be a well-rounded and fully capable individual. The ideal candidate for this position will have a complex mixture of education, work experience, knowledge and technical skills, personal attributes, and behavior. The following competencies detail the attributes of the ideal candidate.

Bachelor degree in Engineering (as minimum) and eligibility for membership of a national certifying institute (EA / IMechE / RINA etc).

Completion of DOF 2-year graduate program or equivalent.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Project (Field) Engineers are expected to have a working understanding and general knowledge and experience of:

·     DOF Policies, Code of Conduct and Values

·     Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment tools and techniques

·     DOF Business Management System (BMS)

·     DOF Vessels’ capabilities & systems, with particular focus on regionally based assets.

·     Microsoft packages - including Word / Excel / Project / PowerPoint / Teams etc.

Project (Field) Engineers are expected to be growing in understanding, developing knowledge and experience of:

·     Statutory requirements, HSE regulations, Industry codes & standards related to Offshore Engineering such as AS / API / DNV / AISC / IMCA etc.

·     Fundamentals of leadership / frontline management / negotiation / conflict management.

·     Project Management Tools.

·     Commercial & contractual implications during engineering & operations phase

·     Related departments: HR, Finance, marine, etc.

·     Specialist Software packages such as CAD, Inventer, Orcaflex etc

Personal Attributes

Project (Field) Engineers are required to:

·     Promote DOF Values (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety).

·     Promote a collegial, effective and inclusive work environment and team culture.

·     Hold a high commitment to HSE & QA elements of Project Execution.

It is highly desirable for Project (Field) Engineers to have, and be growing in:

·     Confidence, self motivation and self discipline, with sound management and organisational skills.

·     Good technical skills and a systematic approach to problem solving.

·     Good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.

·     Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.

·     Professional deportment to represent DOF at industry functions, to clients, etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.