Lead Structural Engineer at Primus Group

Major Accountabilities of the position:

• An extensive current design experience is required in structural design and engineering, for topsides structural layouts and detailed structural design, all gained with notable design contractors and/or oil/gas companies within the petrochemical industry particularly with respect to offshore.
• An FPSO experience in oil and gas installations would be an added advantage.
• Co-ordinates all Structural Engineering activities and deliverables (specifications, datasheets, schedule, weight control report/analysis etc.) and ensures they are produced to the correct level of quality and in accordance with the project plans and procedures.
• Review, Validate and approve the FEED documents. This information shall be the basis for the detailed design.
• Estimates project man-hour budgets, reviews budgets with project management and maintains schedule throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Effectively manages changes in discipline work scope.
• Structural analysis in the areas of dynamic loading and resistance, collapse analysis, spectral fatigue analysis, fire and explosion design, reliability based analysis, dropped object etc.
• Must have the capacity to work under pressure and manage the work within tight schedules.
• Undertakes all matters related to planning, progressing and reporting. Compiles / develops plans for the production and issuing of the structural deliverables.
• Supervises the creation of project Structural material specifications, Structural design standards, technical design instructions, Structural modelling, design and drafting activities, codes and standards, and discipline work practices / procedures
• Ensures interaction with other disciplines for all interfaces and effectively co-ordinates Structural engineering activities with the project and client
• Attends and contributes to design / construction reviews.
• Liaise with client discipline representatives to establish technical direction where not provided by codes & standards.
• Apply an awareness and willingness to work as a team member.
• Must comply with HSE and quality requirements including periodic Audits at the project and corporate level and ensure compliance of same by subordinates.
• Ability to coach and develop staff for both discipline skills and engineering management

Competencies Required
Integrity & trust, Action orientation, Drive for Results, Technical & Functional Skill, Customer Focus, Dealing with change, Building Business Relation, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Timely Decision Making, Organising and Work/Life Balance.

Job Specific Knowledge:
Substantial proven experience of detailed Civil / Structural engineering gained with design contractors

Industry Specific Experience:
Over 5 years’ experience in Offshore Oil and Gas Design industry

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:
Bachelor of Science in Civil and/or Structural Engineering or equivalent.

HSE Capability:
Safety – Responsible for personal safety and safe working practices. Understand and follow HSE procedures.

IT Skills:
Good knowledge of Structural packages such as SACS, STAADPro, PDMS/PDS, AUTOCAD and MS Office Suite

People Skills:
Proven leadership, excellent coordination and communication skills.