Wednesday 8 August 2012

Senior Naval Architect


Aberdeen - UK / Senior Naval Architect / Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience / Permanent / Urgent / Job Ref : SD1-55


Major Duties
You will be part of a team of multi-discipline Engineers, with the following typical duties and responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the review, approval or verification of maritime structures; in particular those associated with client’s classified ships and MOUs, in accordance with client and other internationally recognised rules and standards. The assessment and approval of other structures (lifting appliances, pulling accessories, etc) may be undertaken as and when required. 
  • Project management and customer interaction associated with various sizes and complexities of project, to a level dependent on experience. 
  • Ensuring that project management procedures and internal systems are adhered to, whilst delivering reports and certificates in accordance with client procedures and customer expectations.
  • Provision of professional guidance, mentoring and support to less experienced members of the team.
Qualifications

Your education, skills and experience will include, but may not be limited to:
  • A relevant Engineering Degree. 
  • Minimum 5 years’ post graduate experience, in the design and analyses of maritime related structures, with an emphasis on ships and/or MOUs. The candidate should possess a sound working knowledge of vessel dynamics, loadings, analyses using FEM, assessment in accordance with structural class rules, etc. 
The following attributes would be considered advantageous:
  • Relevant field experience.
  • FEM experience, using shell elements.
  • Experience in design of maritime equipment (e.g. lifting appliances/pulling accessories) and their foundations.
  • Code/joint check experience.
  • An understanding/appreciation of non-structural (classification and statutory) aspects pertaining to ships and MOUs (e.g. stability, piping systems, fire and safety, freeboard, tonnage, etc).
Personal qualities - you should: 
  • Be a team player, with a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate across groups and offices 
  • Be able to combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills
  • Have a high degree of adaptability and flexibility
  • Be eager to learn and develop yourself and others 
  • Be motivated and ambitious 
  • Have good communication skills 
  • Have a high professional integrity
To apply for this job, please send an updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk quoting the Job reference no. or call 07527812271 for an informal chat.

Mechanical Design Approval Engineer


Aberdeen- UK / Mechanical Design Approval Engineer / Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience / Permanent / Urgent / Job Ref : SD1-56

Our Client is looking for engineers with specific experience in any following technical areas:

• Design Assessment of Well Control Equipment
• Design Assessment of Well Head Equipment
• Design Assessment of Pressure Vessels, Piping systems and associated components.   
   ( Incl. Hydrocarbon Processing   Plant)
• Assessment in accordance with EU Directives e.g. PED
• Independent Competent Persons (ICP) activities according to the UK Offshore Safety Case Regulations
• Have an understanding of FEA and be capable of using FEA analysis tools.
• Be familiar with International Codes and standards

Responsibilities
You will be part of a team of multi-discipline Engineers with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out plan approval, design review and verification of offshore / marine mechanical systems and equipment.
• Project management and Customer interaction ( to a level dependent on previous experience)
• Provide professional guidance, mentoring and support to less experienced Engineers. Verify and check the work of  other Engineers as applicable.
• Ensure that all project deliverables such as reports, certificates and contractual agreements are submitted in  accordance with client expectations.
• Ensure Project Management procedures and adhered too. Ensure that projects are priced correctly are well managed and that they achieve target returns.
• There may be a requirement to carry out occasional surveys both onshore & offshore.

Qualifications
Your education, skills and experience will include, but may not be limited to:

• Relevant Engineering Degree
• Alternatively, we will consider favorably lesser qualified engineers who can clearly demonstrate practical experience.
• Relevant post-graduate experience preferred although not essential.

Personal qualities
• A team player, with a positive attitude
• Able to combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills
• You should have a high degree of adaptability and flexibility
• Eager to learn and develop yourself
• Motivated and ambitious
• Having good communication skills
• Having high professional integrity

To apply for this job, please send an updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk quoting the Job reference no. or call 07527812271 for an informal chat.

Asset Risk Integrity Consultants


Aberdeen, Glasgow- UK / Asset Risk Integrity Consultants/ Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience / Permanent / Urgent / Job Ref : SD1-54

Responsibilities
The Asset Risk group supports clients with 2nd party advice across a range of services as summarised below, assisting the industry in maintaining integrity of technical and operational barriers for safety critical equipment, systems and operations.

As a Principal in this group, specialising in one or more of these areas, you will work in cross-functional consulting teams involved in project delivery and project management as well as building client relationships, helping to market client’s services. The Principal role involves developing other consultants through project management activity and coaching. Principals also contribute to service development with the opportunity to work on joint industry initiatives with external organisations to create novel solutions.

We are interested in people with the ability to deliver services within one or more of the following areas:

o Asset Risk Management Consulting
o Operational asset engineering support
o Offshore and onshore risk engineering studies
o Technical Safety Audits (e.g. KP3/KP4)
o Pipeline / SURF(*) Consulting (design and operational issues)
o Technology Qualification
o Technical Due Diligence

- Materials & Corrosion
o Failure investigation / Root Cause Analysis
o Condition assessment / gap analysis
o Remaining life assessment / Fitness for service
o Defect analysis
o Fracture Mechanics
o Cathodic Protection investigation
o CUI analysis

- Pipeline / Asset Integrity Management
o Integrity / Inspection management
o RBI / RBFM(**) programme design and analysis

- Pipeline / Subsea Verification (support to other Departments)

(*) SURF: Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers, Flowlines
(**) RBI/RBFM: Risk Based Inspection / Risk Based Fabric Maintenance

Qualifications
We are seeking enthusiastic and professional individuals with the following:

- A relevant technical degree qualification (Engineering / Sciences)
- Significant experience in the Upstream Oil and Gas sector
- Alternatively: similar experience in downstream Process sector or Nuclear Industry with
   transferable skills
- Good knowledge of systems and services in Asset Risk Management / Pipelines Consulting
- Previous risk consulting experience is also an advantage.

Conditions of Employment
• A team player, with a positive, flexible attitude
• Able to combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility
• Eager to learn and develop yourself
• Motivated, ambitious and highly committed to project delivery
• Good communication skills leading to strong business relationships with clients
• High professional integrity

To apply for this position, please send your updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk or call 00447527812271 for an informal chat. 

Engineering Surveyors


London / Engineering Surveyors / Engineering / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience / Permanent/ Urgent / Job Ref : SB1-34

Role Purpose: To carry out high quality inspections and operate within agreed authorities, inspection and H&S standards.  Operate with clear customer focus and driving optimal service delivery.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Operate in line with our client’s Core Values and Code of Ethics
  • Fully utilize all operational systems available ensuring accurate data is inputting and reflected
  • Whilst acting as a fully integrated member of a national and regional team, retain independent and individual ownership and responsibility for all allocated inspection and technical activities.
  • Ensure survey’s and inspections are carried out in set time scales inline with planned schedule
  • Formulate, produce and distribute inspection reports in a professional manner within daily timescales and service standards.
  • Work closely with Regional Planner to ensure the plan is completed on a daily basis, any change must be communicated to the planner 
  • Provide, build and maintain excellent client relationships and ensure that all customer service standards are met.
  • Maintain an awareness of developments in standards and legislation affecting the Engineer Surveyor’s engineering discipline, and support change as required.
  • Act on behalf of the company, making full use of technical expertise, when required.
  • Provide training for other Engineer Surveyors as required.
  • Identify any possible business opportunities and advise all appropriate business areas.
  • Maintain technical standards within business units to meet business plan measures participating in Technical Competency Testing and Technical Audits (internal and external).
  • Work effectively with Area Managers and Regional Directors to ensure all Regions KPI’s are met
Deliverables:
  • Delivery against Key personal and divisional KPIs 
  • Work inline with utilization target 
  • Carry out all work in a safe and effective way
Experience & Skills Required:
  • Proven experience with sound technical knowledge of the relevant engineering discipline/s.                                                                                                     
  • Computer literate
  • Knowledge of in-service inspection procedures and processes.
  • Good knowledge of market, industry trends, developments and changes in legislation.
  • Proven experience in H&S
Qualifications Required: 
  • O.N.C. / H.N.C. / I. Eng. or comparable.
  • Relevant H&S qualification (desirable)
  • Hold a current U.K. driving license.
Governance: 
  • H&S Compliance 
  • H&S Accident Reduction
  • Zero complaints from customers regarding customer service or inspection issues
  • Customer focused
  • Completion of planned schedule
  • System competency
  • Accurate and timely reports submitted
  • Compliance with common processes
To apply for this position, please send your updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk or call 00447527812271 for an informal chat. 

Principal Process Engineer


London - UK / Principal Process Engineer / Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience / Permanent / Urgent / Job Ref : SG1-48

Our client is a market leading consultancy focused on providing engineering and technical services to the global upstream oil and gas industry. Their services are utilised by oil and gas companies during their planning and development phase of oil and gas projects. Their clientele includes super- majors and national oil companies, as well as small independents.

Role Description
JOB ROLE: Working within their world-renowned Consultancy Division in London on a wide range of long-term international client projects. The work is very varied, client-oriented and technically very stimulating.

PROJECTS: Involve Conceptual Engineering, FEED and Study work on long- term projects for International Super Majors, Majors and Independents.

EXPERIENCE: We would expect a minimum of 10 years in Process Engineering experience ideally with a similar Consulting/Front End Engineering organisation dealing with Conceptual work and Studies in the Subsea/Offshore O & G sector.
Previous Operator experience would be a great advantage and any previous international exposure would be a bonus.

QUALIFICATIONS: First degree in Chemical Engineering essential & MIChemE preferred.

LOCATION: Our client’s offices are very conveniently situated and very well served by public transport. The office location is within easy reach of most London Rail Stations - Waterloo, London Bridge, Charing Cross.

To apply for this position, please send your updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk providing the job code or call 00447527812271 for an informal chat.

Technical Safety Consultant


London, Aberdeen, Glasgow- UK / Principal Flow Assurance Engineer / Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience / Permanent / Urgent / Job Ref : SMADR

  • You will be accountable for provision of process safety engineering advice and support on all aspects of onshore and offshore operations, projects including new developments, and to ensure Technical Safety Engineering discipline regulatory and company standards compliance, optimum business performance and appropriate levels of discipline engineering capability.
  • You will be the primary contact for project related Technical Safety Engineering and Process Safety, including local regulatory bodies (HSE, DECC, SEPA, etc). You will also be the focal point on Major Hazard issues for the project, setting standards, providing guidance and support on the assessment and management of major hazards. Includes the coordination of continuous risk reduction plans for major accident hazards, Project TA for Major Hazard documentation and management and maintenance of the Major Accident Risk assessments for the project.
  • Prioritise and support process & technical safety reviews, including Major Accident Risk, QRA, HAZID, HAZOP, Project HSE Stage Gate Reviews and other technical safety related audits and reviews of existing plants and projects.
  • Produce various safety engineering (and legislative compliance) studies. Looking to hear from individuals who have Offshore, Safety, Onshore, Oil and Gas, HAZOP, HAZID, Risk Assessment, and Risk Analysis experience. Conduct risk assessments and risk reviews in accordance with existing procedures. Represent the safety team at kick-off meetings, progress and design review meetings for the project or change proposal designs. Preparation of CTR estimates for the safety engineering studies. Delivering quality, cost effective and timely engineering services in a demanding environment of change, short interval planning and conflicting priorities.
  • Participation in incident investigations and provide root cause analysis support particularly where technical and/or process safety issues are involved.
  • Support Safety Case Maintenance. The development of technical safety engineering and process safety aspects of major projects in the oil and gas industry or related industries.Essential Qualifications:
Essential Experience:
  • Thorough understanding and application of quantified and qualified risk management techniques including specific scenario modelling. Experience of facilities design and analysis is essential incorporating knowledge of
  • topsides & sub-sea facilities, pipelines and controls, etc. Skilled in the application of Microsoft office systems. Appropriate number of years experience working in the technical safety engineering or process safety disciplines of projects or onshore/offshore oil & gas operations
  • HND or equivalent in appropriate Engineering subject The ideal candidate will hold an Msc in Safety Engineering/ Risk Management and ideally looking to work towards becoming a chartered member of a recognised body, e.g IChemE, IMechE etc. You will also have the right to work in the UK either by EU citizenship or Tier 1 Visa. Degree in a scientific or technical discipline.
Desirable:
  • Capable of generating a co-operative team based culture for groups under his / her control. Knowledge of personal issues and aspirations of subordinates. Able to lead in motivation, training and ongoing development of subordinates.
  • Able to perform a major role in setting group / discipline objectives.
  • Highly experienced engineer with sound technical background and expertise. Experienced in the use of appropriate codes of practice, standards and relevant sections of statutory documentation.
  • Highly experienced in the use of design and assessment methods used within discipline including theoretical background for analysis programs. Key attributes being sought from experienced applicants should be focussed around risk management and could include experience in topics such as HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, FTA, QRA, ALARP Demonstrations, SIL assessments, Fire and Explosion Risk Analysis, Safety Case Development, etc. Experienced in planning, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting.
  • Competent in commercial contractual and administrative aspects of engineering. Experienced in estimating man-hours and materials for most aspects of work.
  • Experiences in working with other disciplines and sections to meet delivery dates Highly experienced in quality control requirements and quality assurance for engineering work.
  • Experienced in design safety / environmental requirements, procedures and responsibilities for both self and subordinates Competent in leading, supervising and the organisation of a small / medium sized single discipline team within a project
To apply for this job, please send an updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk quoting the Job reference no. or alternatively call +44(0) 7527812271 to discuss further.

Safety Engineers and Risk Management Consultants - High/Major Industries


Glasgow/ Oil and Gas /10 Yrs+/ Salary Package as per experience /Permanent/Urgent - SR1 - 21

Our client is seeking highly motivated, dynamic and influential individuals to work effectively and collaboratively within their existing team in Glasgow. You will support a range of existing and new projects within, but not limited to, the nuclear generation, renewable energy, oil and gas and defence industries. You will be required to work closely with consultants within their other UK offices, and possibly overseas offices, to deliver effective company-wide solutions to the clients.
You will have a good understanding of the technical, engineering and/or operational issues fundamental to safety and risk management within these industries. In addition, you will have an interest in business development and have excellent organisational and communication skills.

Duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Providing technical safety support and advice to clients.
  • Preparing and managing qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, ranging from hazard identification, HAZOP, FMEA, human error review, design basis assessment, PSA, development of SFRs, design substantiation, ALARP assessment, through to safety case writing.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of standards, methods, data and use of appropriate software.
  • Producing formal technical reports, HSE Cases and other project deliverables on time and to budget.
  • Managing and developing clients.
  • Developing new business.
Essential requirements:
  • Engineering or Science degree.
  • At least 3 years relevant industry experience.
  • Good working knowledge of practical risk management tools and techniques.
  • Experience of major or high-hazard projects, facilities or operations.
  • Strong analytical and numeracy skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Practical and common sense approach.
  • High computer literacy.
  • Beneficial requirements:
  • Risk Management Consulting experience.
  • Project Management experience.
  • Experience in production of Safety Justifications [Nuclear Safety Case, COMAH Safety
  • Report, Oil & Gas HSE Case etc.].
  • Good practical knowledge and experience of engineering systems [design or operation
To apply for this job, please send an updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk quoting the Job reference no. or alternatively call +44(0) 7527812271 to discuss further.

Nuclear Safety Engineer


Glasgow/ Oil and Gas /10 Yrs+/ Salary Package as per experience /Permanent/Urgent - SR1 - 20

Our Client is seeking highly motivated, dynamic and influential individuals to work effectively and collaboratively within their existing team. You will be required to work closely with consultants within our other UK offices, and possibly our overseas offices, to deliver effective company-wide solutions to our clients. You will have a good understanding of the technical, engineering and/or operational issues fundamental to safety and risk management as applied within the nuclear industry. In addition, you will have excellent organisational, personal time management and communication skills. Duties and responsibilities will include: 

  • Providing technical safety support and advice to clients [initially focussed on ensuring the safe deployment/use of safety critical equipment within nuclear power stations].
  • Preparing and managing qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, ranging from hazard identification, HAZOP, FMEA, human error review, design basis assessment, PSA, development of SFRs, design substantiation, ALARP assessment, through to safety case writing.
  • Producing formal technical reports, Safety Cases and other project deliverables on time and to budget. 
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of equipment designs and configurations.
  • Supporting effective ‘management of change’ for safety critical equipment. 
  • Managing and developing existing, established client relationships.
  • Essential requirements:
  • Engineering or science degree.
  • At least 3 years relevant industry experience.
  • Good working knowledge of practical risk management tools and techniques.
  • Good practical knowledge and experience of engineering systems [design or operation, ideally covering mechanical and electrical (control) elements].
  • Strong analytical and numeracy skills. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
  • Practical and common sense approach. 
  • High level of computer literacy.
Beneficial requirements:
  • Experience of working within UK Nuclear Generation Industry.
  • Experience in production of Nuclear Safety Cases. 
  • Risk Management Consulting experience. 
  • Project Management experience.
  • Experience in production of non Nuclear Safety Justifications [COMAH Safety Report, Oil & Gas HSE Case etc.].
  • As would be expected by the high calibre of people we employ, we offer an extremely competitive package of salary and benefits, including private medical insurance, generous contributions to a pension scheme, employee share scheme and profit sharing.

Mechanical Engineer


London /Mechanical Engineer/ Oil and Gas /10 Yrs+/ Salary Package as per experience /Permanent/Urgent - SG1 - 39

Job Purpose:

Support client's operational and project requirements, Develop consultancy capability and expand in-house team currently providing these services.

Typical background, qualifications and experience required:

Must Have:
  • Degree qualified
  • At Least 10 Years experience, preferably in a consulting environment.

Main accountabilities:

Highly motivated, self-starter to interact directly with client' operations and project execution teams, as well as with internal Engineers on multi-discipline front end studies.

To apply for this position, please send your updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk providing the job code or call 00447527812271 for an informal chat. 

Principal Flow Assurance Engineer

London, Aberdeen- UK / Principal Flow Assurance Engineer / Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience / Permanent / Urgent / Job Ref : SG1-42/SE1-51


Our client is looking for a senior level Flow Assurance professional. The background we're looking for is a minimum of 10 years dedicated & detailed Flow Assurance modelling experience using OLGA (in addition to a strong Subsea/Upstream Process background). 

This level of role involves acting as the Technical Lead on Flow Assurance projects, being a high-level technical contributor as well as technically overseeing/mentoring junior members of the team. Good academic background expected. Projects with our client relate to Field Development Studies & Conceptual work - very varied and technically stimulating.

To apply for this job, please send an updated CV to cv@santane.co.ukquoting the Job reference no. or call 07527812271 for an informal chat.