Principal Engineer - Moorings and Anchoring

Principal Engineer - Moorings and Anchoring

Job Purpose

Be a technical and technological referent focal point for Moorings installation. Define technical solutions applicable to feed studies, tendering, projects, operations, design, manufacturing, testing and installation with respect to moorings installation. Contribute to setting Mooring Installation strategy & standard practices within the business. Be a leader in the training, development and mentoring of Engineers in discipline specialty. Participate and support Technical Assurance reviews in relation to discipline specialty.

Job Description

Provide the highest level of expertise on technical-technological solutions and engineering innovations.

Identify and analyse risks associated with discipline engineering tasks.

Efficiently contribute to Client relations through presentations, meetings, interfaces, etc.

Support the knowledge development within the discipline by providing guidance, trainings and mentoring to engineers.

Ensure that engineering documents meet the necessary quality requirements of codes, and standards.

Identify and define areas of development, knowledge and competency within the discipline.

Contribute to the definition of the discipline strategy by communicating to the Group via seminars and working sessions with peers.

Optimize engineering solutions.

Define technical solutions within feed studies, tendering, projects, operations, design, manufacturing, testing and installation.

Indorse design basis.

Define and supervise sub-contractor requirements as required

Ensure compliance of engineering solutions with client requirements, industry standards, and Group

HSE, engineering processes, and best practices for the discipline.

Interface with other engineering disciplines and engineering team(s).

Participate & facilitate Technical Assurance Reviews for mooring installation activities.

Support & participate in Risk Reviews & HIRAs when required.

Support any managements of change (MOC) relating to moorings installation engineering and operations.

Participate & lead, if required, investigations in respect to moorings installation related incidents including liaising with internal stake holders, client TAs, Regulatory Authorities & external 3rd parties.

Advise offshore teams & assist in correct and timely reporting on towing & moorings related issues.

Develop positive working relationship with external authorities and industry bodies.

Network with other parts of the organisation to ensure continuous improvement and safe culture in moorings installation engineering and operations.

Provide technical support & guidance to FE, PMTs, VSO and/or NEs for the development of Best

Practice methodologies for moorings installation engineering and operations.

Ensure compliance with Regulations, Company Procedures & Industry Guidance.

Develop moorings installation discipline expertise to support succession planning.

Actively participate and contribute to company and wider industry Moorings Installation Networks.

You are meant for this job if:

Must have:

Degree qualified or equivalent industry experience

Several years' experience as a Project / Installation Engineer or Technician with extensive knowledge & experience of offshore moorings installation and operations.

Should be experienced in risk assessment, mitigation management, incident investigation, management of

change, selection of appropriate towing & moorings techniques & design relative to operational success.

Must have knowledge of regional regulations & industry guidance/standards relating to towing & moorings operations

Nice to have:

Industry certification/qualifications relating to Moorings industry

Knowledge and experience in properties, handling, preparation and performance of fibre rope mooring elements and connectors.

Be able to demonstrate recognised technical expertise in moorings installation within industry.

What our client offers

35 days annual leave

Competitive company pension

Flexible & Hybrid working

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Electric vehicle scheme, dental insurance and many more flexible benefits