Site Discipline Lead - Naval / Structure at BW Offshore

 BW Offshore is seeking candidates for the position of Site Discipline Lead - Naval / Structure. The  position will support the Naval / Structural engineering requirements on BW Offshore's FPSO Life extension projects in Nigeria and render technical support to other internal activities.

In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.

Duration: 12 months

Key Tasks

• Take a lead in all phases of FPSO Life extension projects from scope definition, engineering solutions, procurement technical assistance, construction, commissioning to completion
• Responsible for designing the FPSO, including:
• Create hull and other structural designs (e.g. riser porch, offloading extension, flare, module support stools, topside modules)
• Contribute to development of primary, secondary and tertiary structural designs
• Perform stability analysis
• Perform global structural strength and fatigue analysis
• Ensure general arrangement layout
• Maintain continuous efforts on structural design optimization to reduce steel weight as a safety insure, cost effective and construction friendly manner
• Ensure the design meets regulatory, class, client and corporate requirements
• Develop material take-off and cost input for Naval and Structural discipline
• Give input to the master equipment list
• Take a lead in Naval and Structural discipline activities and shape company engineering standards and best practices within the field
• Coordinate, plan and schedule Naval and Structural activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely preparation, review and revision of all related documents, as well as check and/or approve deliverables from the discipline, and assure schedule and quality are attained
• Actively drive the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input)
• Follow-up design development, construction and testing activities
• Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results, including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries
• Work closely with and actively support Supply Chain, Estimation, Planning and other project teams
• Review and approve deliverables from suppliers and contractors
• Lead technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
• Liaise with class, regulator and client for the submission of documents and close out of comments
• Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore Units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
• Act as a mentor and resource for new employees, less experienced colleagues and consultants

Qualifications
Ideally a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering

Experience

• Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience within the FPSO industry

Interpersonal Skills

• Team player with the ability to lead
• Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
• Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
• Ability to deliver high quality work on time
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment

Knowledge

• Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction
• Good knowledge of electronic database systems and working IT applications
• In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Other

• The position may require temporary assignments at project premises or on board units
• The position may require heavy travel and long working hours during peak periods

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED