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Ref: DM 885433
Category: Engineering
Location: Aberdeen
Type: Contract
Date posted: 06/07/2010
End date: 22/09/2010
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Title: Principal Instrument Engineer
We require a Principal Instrument Engineer based in Aberdeen city centre for ongoing contract work. Job spec below is not exhaustive but highlights a number of the major tasks of the role.
A. Knowledge and Understanding of Engineering Principles
(Specialist Discipline Skills Required for Contract Role) - Specifying modifications to existing equipment or purchasing new equipment including but not limited to:
- ESD, DCS, F&G and Metering
- Valves
- Field Instrumentation including Pressure, Level, Temperature, Flow and Specialist Measurements
- SIL, High Integrity Systems
- Industrial Networking and Communications
- Other associated equipment with the Oil and Gas industry.
B. Practical Application of Engineering Skills to Solve Engineering Problems - Resolve technical queries and ensure the resolution is satisfactory and ensure that all design changes are captured by the change control process
- To be able to conduct site surveys
- To be able to produce calculations required for the role and participate in design reviews and check and approve discipline documents also to check interdisciplinary documents where necessary
- Producing documentation deliverables for inclusion in workpacks, and or, design books on time to meet project deadlines for assigned packages and scopes of work.
C. Technical and Commercial Leadership - Responsible to a lead engineer for a number of other engineering personnel to ensure workscope delivery and ensure the technical quality of work discipline team assigned to the scope of work; to be able to demonstrate competence in the role.
- Provide input to project planning as part of the project team for achieving the target and completion within the budget and schedule; ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with Asset priorities and schedules as set out in the project plan.
- Plan, budget and coordinate resources, contribute to the development of plans, schedules and estimates for the individual workscopes. Preparation of engineering and construction scope for both man-hours and equipment estimates where necessary.
- Review and report job progress and cost reports regarding engineering activities
- Identification of increase or reduction in scope and assist in raising the necessary support documents for Project Control Purposes
D. Interpersonal Skills - Liaise with other disciplines in the execution of the work.
- Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations
- Computer literate in Microsoft packages and required software packages for role.
- Effective communication and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work as a team member and communicate effectively with onshore and offshore personnel at all levels.
E. Professionalism - Comply with relevant codes of conduct
- Provide a level of technical support that satisfies the appropriate Asset Safety Case and that the PFEER performance standards are not compromised by any Discipline Engineering Activities.
- Conversant and knowledgeable with respect to current and new legislation and standards.
- Compliance with company engineering procedures, industry, international and client codes and standards.
- Ensure that all work complies with the Contract Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures as appropriate
- Operate and act responsibly, taking into account of the need to progress environmental, social and economic outcomes simultaneously
- Be responsible for continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice.
F. Qualifications and Experience:
Highest Qualifications / Lowest Experience - Holds an engineering degree in a relevant engineering discipline and is a Chartered Engineer with sufficient post-graduate experience to be considered as highly skilled in their respective discipline. A reasonable level of the experience should be in a relevant theatre of operation. Previous supervisory experience preferable.
Lowest Qualifications / Highest Experience - Holds an HND in a relevant engineering discipline and working towards Chartered Status with sufficient post-graduate experience in their respective discipline. A sufficient level of the experience should be in a relevant theatre of operation. Previous supervisory experience essential.
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Please note that we are unable to assist individuals who do not have the relevant experience and qualifications required. Our current vacancies list the minimum and/or desired criteria. Applicants who do not meet the desired minimum criteria will not be considered.
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