Umbilical Engineer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

key responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities related to Umbilical and flexible systems, associated ancillaries (topsides and subsea) including interfaces with Other UFR systems, relevant existing Egina facilities for the PREOWEIFEED, CFT, EPSCC preparations up to FID.
• Responsible for ensuring the Umbilicals and flexible systems, associated ancillaries (topsides and subsea) including interfaces with Other UFR system, existing Egina facilities FEED activities are performed in accordance with Industry Best Practices, Company Rules, OneTech Directives and relevant COMPANY processes.
•  Focal point for PREOWEI Umbilical and flexible systems activities liaising directly with counterparts on contractor side and with relevant support entities in OneTech Technical Lines Specialists/engineers

The activities of Umbilical Engineer include, but not limited to: General:

•  Laise daily with counterpart on Contractor side to monitor the progress of FEED deliverables, anticipate /highlight delays and propose corrective actions when needed.
•  Assist to manage matters on SOR changes, technical queries and derogations to General Specifications,related to Umbilicals and flexible systems, associated ancillaries all associated interfaces (including Other UFR systems, existing Egina facilities, flow assurance, etc.).
• Assist in managing all Umbilicals and flexible systems, associated ancillaries’ interfaces with all otherconcerned FEED packages (Topsides, SPS, Other UFR systems, Flow Assurance, Safety and FieldOperations etc..)
• Provide technical support as necessary to the SURF team on all matters relating to Umbilicals and flexiblesystems, associated ancillaries’ interfaces with all other concerned FEED packages (Topsides, SPS, OtherUFR systems, Flow Assurance, Safety and Field Operations etc..)FEED
• Reviewing and approving all relevant Engineering documents, which typically includes cross section design,dynamic analyses, installation analyses, components design (steel tubes, armours, carcass, polymer sheathes,electrical cables, fibre optics, etc ...),umbilical and flexible mechanical characteristics and capacities validation,manufacturing analyses, fatigue analyses, transportation analysis, pre-commissioning analysis, umbilicalancillaries design (Bend Stiffeners, Bend Restrictors, Topsides and Subsea Termination/Interface Hardware,catenary management systems etc.)
• Assisting, in Qualification activities pertaining to umbilicals and flexible systems and ancillaries components.
• Assisting in resolution of interface issues as necessary, such as umbilical/flexible terminations design, installation, hook-up, pre-commissioning, commissioning etc.
•  Assisting in analysis of Contractor technical queries/deviation requests and preparation of comments and proposed answers to these queries
•  Ensuring that Engineering activities are performed in line with FEED Contract requirements and ProjectSpecifications, COMPANY General Specifications (prepare proper derogations, if required) and the Schedule during the FEED.
•  Ensuring that HSE requirements are taken into consideration during design Liaising with other Team engineers to ensure technical consistency of all interfacing systems constituting the PREOWEI development as well as the existing EGINA facilities.
• Getting assistance from COMPANY Specialists, or third parties, if required, for specific topics (such as geotechnics, hydrodynamics, structural, material & welding, corrosion & coating, etc ...)
•  Getting feedback from other deepwater projects on umbilicals and flexible systems
• Participating in various technical reviews (Hazids, Hazops, Project Technical Reviews etc …)
•  Other tasks as assigned by hierarchies

Call For Tender & EPSCC Preparation

• Collaborate with the SURF & Contract team to ensure that EPSCC Contract Exhibits include all necessary requirements related to Umbilicals and flexible systems.
•  Assist in preparation of relevant elements of Invitation to Tender and Technical evaluation criteria.
• Assist in timely review of Umbilicals and flexible systems technical deliverables submitted by Tenderers
•  Advise the SURF team on all non-compliance, risks, and inconsistencies in the contractors’ submission
• Assist in answering / closing Contractors’ technical clarifications/qualifications
• Assist in performing technical evaluation of Contractors’ EPSCC offer submissions
•  Assist the preparation of the EPSCC project execution plan with strong emphasis on the SURF execution -procurement, fabrication, transport, installation and pre-commissioning of the Umbilicals and flexible systems

Accountabilities

• Ensure timely review and comments on Umbilicals and flexible systems and associated ancillaries deliverables within the contractual timeframe
•  Ensure adequate support to Lead Umbilical Engineer for progress and timely completion of Umbilicals and flexible systems and associated ancillaries scope
• Ensure timely follow-up and closure of umbilical and flexible engineering interface issues.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Education:

• Graduate in Engineering (Masters level), in Petroleum Industry. Depending on experience,candidates with BSc may be also given consideration.
•  Qualification:o 5-7 years’ experience in experience in umbilicals and flexible engineering (and associated ancillaries)for deepwater projects with demonstrable engineering aptitude.
•  Good knowledge of international umbilicals design codes / standards (API/ ISO series in particular) and COMPANY general specification so Some basic knowledge in electrical / fibre optic cables, material, corrosion, coatings andhydrodynamics, flow assurance will be also valuable
•  Good communication skillso Ability to work efficiently under high workload, prioritize in a fast-paced project and meet schedule requirements.
•  Available for technical missions worldwideo Ability to work on projects in a complex and multicultural environment

Language: English fluent