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Description

Founded in 1964, Oceaneering has grown to become global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense and aerospace industries.

Founded in 1964, Oceaneering has grown to become global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense and aerospace industries. They employ 7500 people over 58 locations in 18 countries in the world. They have achieved this growth by executing a plan of both internal research and development augmented by strategic acquisitions.

They are specialists in remotely operated vehicles, mobile offshore production systems, built-to-order specialty subsea hardware, engineering and project management, subsea intervention and installation services, non-destructive testing and inspections, and manned diving. Completely focused on providing safe, cost-effective and quality-based technical solutions to satisfy customer needs worldwide.

In their deep water technical solutions department they require a Chief Engineer for the Structural and Mechanical systems reporting into the overall engineering manager.

This role is a staff position and the main duties will involve:

*Serving as the lead technical authority for structural and mechanical design work
*Acting as the technical authority and maintaining the technical integrity of all applicable proposals & Projects
*Preparing the engineering calculations and analysis, design and fabrication drawings and reviewing, checking and approving these
*Undertake risk assessments
*Lead project teams and participate in all aspects of the planning, design and production of engineering designs and equipment
*Taking responsibility for the commercial aspects including costing, scheduling and technical matters
*Adhering to the company QA standards and procedures
*Supporting proposals and marketing efforts
*Management and training of staff.

They want someone with a proven track record in this environment but they are not going to exclude someone that would be taking a step up into this role and are completely willing to consider this for a talented individual with the right skills.

To be able to carry out this role with the required level of technical authority and take responsibility for this department, you should have experience working as a design engineer or other related role combining work and management of offshore and subsea projects and managing engineering personnel.

You should ideally have an HNC/BSc in an engineering discipline (ie Mechanical, Structural or related), will be chartered (or near chartered) and will have spent time working in a similar type of environment. You should have the ability to manage projects with responsibility for technical content, quality, costing and planning.

You have a technical knowledge of marine and offshore/subsea production equipment and operations and will be proficient in the use of AutoCAD, MathCAD, Solidworks (or equivalent), FS2000 MS Project and MS office.

Familiarity with the following equipment is extremely desirable:

*Structural steelwork
*Lifting and handling systems
*Offshore operations and Installation
*Pressure vessels and pipework
*Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
*Remotely operated vehicles and related tooling
*Soils and foundations
*Relevant design and manufacturing codes and requirements

Benefits

There are many benefits for working in an organisation such as Oceaneering. This role in particular could offer an excellent career opportunity for an engineer looking to step up or someone particularly experienced looking to make a big impact and lead the department in innovative and exciting projects.

They are flexible with regards to salary. They don't wish to rule out any level and therefore will look at salary based on the experience, qualifications and competence of the right engineer and will guarantee for the right individual to be very competitive as this role is key to the business.

They are a company that do the job right and for this they need the right people thus will pay the right remuneration.

Other benefits included in the role:

*Company stake holder pension scheme
*Private medical insurance
*28 Days and 4 public
*Long terms disability plan
*Life insurance 4 x basic salary

For more information or further opportunities with Oceaneering visit our dedicated recruitment website www.hays.com/jobs/oceaneering

Ref Code: ADV333543CE6

How to apply

To apply please visit:
http://www.advanse.co.uk/applyhere.asp?Ref=ADV333543CE6
or email
jobs@advanse.co.uk with ADV333543CE6 as the email subject