Senior Flexible Pipe Engineer

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Flexible Pipe Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Basingstoke.

Role Purpose:

A Senior Flexible Pipe Engineer is required to support The Client’s worldwide offshore deepwater projects. They will be part of the Client’s engineering group based in Basingstoke (UK) and will support all the engineering activities related to unbonded flexible pipe activities in the different phases of the project, from feasibility to Basic/FEED and along the execution phase for the several new upcoming or ongoing initiatives. 

Job Role Responsibilities:

• · Preparing all the technical documentation related to unbonded flexible pipes during the different phases of the Project, such as Conceptual Study, FEED, Tender and Contract package and preparation.
• · Follow-up large EPCI contracts for Offshore Projects for unbonded flexible pipe systems during tender and execution.
• · Ensure that the design of unbonded flexible pipe systems meet Project requirements, applicable codes and standards, and engineering best practices.
• · Follow up supplier call for tender & selection (qualifications, clarifications, recommendations, etc.)
• · Review and approve FEED, tender and Detailed Engineering performed by Contractors.
• · Act as Company Representative for all the activities related to unbonded flexible pipe systems fabrication and testing activities.
• · Act as Company Representative during offshore flexible pipe installation onboard installation vessel.
• · Work and collaborate with other colleagues in the Subsea Systems department, as well as other disciplines.
• · Be aware of design standard requirements for unbonded flexible pipe and correctly apply the internal Company standards HSEQ policies.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• · Experience in the technical design of unbonded flexible flowlines & risers and associated ancillaries from preliminary engineering through detailed design, with knowledge of the main topsides, subsea and installation interfaces.
• · Experience with Design and Safety Reviews, HAZOP, HAZID’s, Risk Assessment.
• · Experience of supervising Contractors and Vendors equipment and deliverables.
• · Experience in being able to support Projects onshore and offshore testing – FAT, SIT and pre-commissioning/ installation/ commissioning activities.
• · Be familiar with the relevant international codes and subsea standards for Flexible pipes, in particular API17J, API17L1, API17B, and API17K.
• · Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related Engineering discipline.
• · Demonstrable experience with flexible pipes from preliminary engineering through detailed design.
• · Proficient usage of Microsoft Office Software. · Basic knowledge of AutoCad.
• · Knowledge of Mechanical Finite Analysis software (i.e. Ansys, Abaqus, Cosmosworks).
• · Knowledge of Dynamic analysis software (i.e. Orcaflex).

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior Flexible Pipe Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.