a) A SURF Engineer will hold an honours degree in Mechanical or Material or Civil or Structural or Subsea Engineering from reputable University. The degree must contain a thorough grounding in the theory and techniques of structural engineering.
b) Min 8 years working experience in area production facility (subsea) engineering, construction and Installation , the experience gained shall be in a similar role and the candidate shall have a strong construction engineering background and have demonstrable yard leadership skills.
c) Numerate and fully computer literate
d) Considerable experience of relevant Flexible flowline and umbilical design or installation experience.
e) Must be able to apply engineering principles to offshore flexible flowline and umbilical design and installation problems. Such problems will include but are not be limited to: flexible flowline and umbilical installation by reeling; pipe spooling problems; installation analysis; thermal design; on bottom stability and roughness design.
f) Familiarity with and experience of applying Flexible Flowline and umbilical codes and relevant standards of practice.
g) Experience in use of FE software such as Orcaflex, Abaqus and Ansys
h) Hands-on experience of design and who have worked for or with a major Operator
i) Providing assurance for design and operational aspects of offshore brownfield activities
j) Strong analytical skills, a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and specialist knowledge in design and structural engineering analysis as required
k) Experience of relative design methodologies, construction activities, installation activities and associated analysis
l) Appraisal of CONTRACTORs designs to ensure compliance with specified/relevant codes, regulations, standards and specifications; production of deliverables such as calculations, reports and presentations; discuss/present the deliverable with client at a senior level and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate; share knowledge with other team members; work within agreed parameters including budget and contractual requirements
m) having ability in English Language.