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DOF · 2 months ago

Lead Structural Design Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DOF is an innovative company focused on improving finance, HR, and business processes in a dynamic industry. They are seeking a Lead Structural Design Engineer to lead the Design team, providing technical expertise across projects and ensuring timely and budget-compliant deliverables.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage functional reports for the purpose of executing project or tendering works - including allocating work / progress monitoring / performance appraisals etc

Review project Scope of Work and communicate it to all department functional reports

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 and identify & 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

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

Undertake complex engineering analysis and design - including Structural Design / Rigging Design / Hydrodynamic Analysis / Lift & Installation Analysis / Design of Installation Aids and / or Equipment etc

Undertake the building and maintenance of the vessel hydrodynamic model library - including DOF Construction Vessel / Fixed & Floating Structures etc

Undertake the building and maintenance of DOF in-house design software & tools - including Excel Spreadsheets / Calculations / MATHCAD etc

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

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

Assemble and review all design inputs required to support specific projects or tendering works

Develop and deliver technical presentations to support specific projects 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 projects or tendering requirements - including Design Reviews / Method Statements / Constructability / RA's / Readiness Reviews etc

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

Develop offshore execution and schedule strategies to support the specific project or tendering requirements

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

Manage major supplier / subcontractor packages

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

Qualification

Offshore/subsea design engineeringStructural DesignHazard IdentificationRisk AssessmentSpecialist Software packagesProject Management ToolsStatutory requirements knowledgeCommunication skillsTeamworkPresentation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor degree in Engineering (as a minimum)

Eligibility for membership of a national certifying institute (PE/EA/IMechE/RINA, etc.)

10+ years of experience in offshore/subsea design engineering

High-level understanding, detailed knowledge and experience of DOF Policies, Code of Conduct and Values

Promoter of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment tools and techniques

Working understanding and general knowledge and experience of Statutory requirements, HSE regulations, Industry codes & standards related to Offshore Engineering such as ABS / AS / API / DNV / AISC / IMCA etc

Understanding of Offshore Engineering principles

Fundamentals of leadership / frontline management / negotiation / conflict management

Commercial & contractual implications during engineering & operations phase

Related departments: HR, Finance, marine, etc

Specialist Software packages such as CAD, Inventor, ANSYS, Orcaflex etc

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

Project Management Tools

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

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

Be confident, self-motivated and self-disciplined with sound management and organisational skills

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

Have good technical skills and a systematic approach to problem solving

Have good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

Have good interpersonal skills and teamwork

Have professional deportment to represent DOF at industry functions, to clients, etc

Benefits

DOF Subsea is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background screening as a part of the recruitment process.

Company

DOF

With a multi-national workforce of over 5,700 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market.

Founded in 2005

Bergen, Hordaland, NOR

5001-10000 employees

http://dofsubsea.com

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