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Offshore Structures Engineer
Shell
Great Yarmouth, UK
Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2023
, United Kingdom
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What’s the role?
The COP Offshore Structures Engineer within the NAM/ONEgas COP Chapter provides technical discipline expertise and Agile leadership to support cost effective, safe, and reliable Structural Integrity of ONEgas offshore structures. This includes delivering cost effective solutions for Inspection, Reliability, Maintenance, Contracting, Repair activities and where required, support to Projects, whilst minimising impact on production operations in line with the Business Plan. Included with the role are liaison responsibilities within applicable Energy Transition decommissioning & restoration (D&R) teams in NAM/ONEgas areas.
The ONEgas facilities comprise 60+ Offshore platform + Onshore facilities spread over the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Responsibilities:
The COP Offshore Structures Engineer is responsible for the safe & cost-effective operation of key Offshore Structures infrastructure, via delivery of technical and Agile leadership. Key specific activities include:
- Act as a champion of the Structural Integrity Management System (SIMS), ensure that this core backbone to fundamental integrity management of ONEgas Offshore Structures infrastructure is flawlessly applied, maintained, and continuously improved. SIMS includes standard proactive inspection regime, workflows, review / auditing program, reporting, and other key integrity elements.
- Ensure regulatory compliance to ongoing regulatory commitments (e.g., UK HSE, NL SoDM) from offshore structures perspective, including life extensions, independent / 3rd party review, annual reporting, and regulatory engagement / audit support.
- Provide direct asset support as needed for various offshore load & structural checks, inspection finding review, risk ranking, prioritization, etc. Focus areas include caisson management, conductor / platform movement monitoring, jackup integrity, airgap, fabric maintenance, and others.
- Lead initiatives to improve the technical integrity and availability of our installations from a structural engineering perspective.
- Liaise and provide project support / TA assurance to Projects, both for new development as well as decommissioning & reuse (D&R) of aging / end of field life assets
- Support to Metocean, Subsea, and applicable Pipeline scope.
- Proactively identify and implement innovative solutions to improve the status of structures and minimize maintenance costs, collaborating with cross border asset teams, contractors, and external authorities, etc., and sharing best practices.
The role will also emphasize and encourage multiskilling opportunities across COP to include Civil and Pipeline agenda items, and potentially additional responsibilities in NAM/ONEgas’s Agile agenda (eventual Squad lead opportunities, etc.)
What we need from you
- BS or higher degree (or equivalent) in applicable engineering field (civil, mechanical, ocean, etc.)
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
- Substantial professional experience in offshore structures, particularly on the inspection and maintenance side
- Knowledge of international structural and marine design codes and standards in the oil and gas processing industry, including in applicable UK and NL regulations
- Solid working knowledge of foundation design, dynamic analysis (fixed structures and floating systems), hydrodynamics, loading in wind, waves and currents, structural dynamics and fatigue, and the design of plated structures, mooring and riser systems.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, including a record of delivering results through others, and demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge / experience in Lean & Agile operating fundamentals is a plus.
- TA-3 appointment in Offshore Structures (or be qualified and willing to become TA-3 if not already appointed as such).
- Knowledge / experience in other COP disciplines including Civil, Pipelines, Metocean, and/or Subsea is a plus.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.
Company Description
Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.
An inclusive place to work
To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
- We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
- We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
- We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
- We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
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Requirements
- BS or higher degree (or equivalent) in applicable engineering field (civil, mechanical, ocean, etc.)
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
- Substantial professional experience (10+ years) in offshore structures, particularly on the inspection and maintenance side
- Knowledge of international structural and marine design codes and standards in the oil and gas processing industry, including in applicable UK and NL regulations
- Solid working knowledge of foundation design, dynamic analysis (fixed structures and floating systems), hydrodynamics, loading in wind, waves and currents, structural dynamics and fatigue, and the design of plated structures, mooring and riser systems.
- Strong influencing and communication skills, including a record of delivering results through others, and demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong knowledge / experience in Lean & Agile operating fundamentals is a plus.
- TA-3 appointment in Offshore Structures (or be qualified and willing to become TA-3 if not already appointed as such).
- Knowledge / experience in other COP disciplines including Civil, Pipelines, Metocean, and/or Subsea is a plus.
The role is based either in ONEgas offices in Great Yarmouth, UK, or the NAM office in Assen, NL, and shall include periodic field trips as required to the offshore production installations and / or external engineering offices / agencies, etc.
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