Lead Mechanical Engineer -Employment, career opportunity in Uk

Job Title:   Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Type:    Permanent
Location:    Aberdeen
Start Date:    ASAP
Salary:    Neg
Ref No:    104364-5982_923117
Date Posted:    24th Sept 2013

Job category:Technical/Engineering Position Type:Employee
Region:Europe Discipline:Mechanical
Country:UK Target Start Date:ASAP
Location:Aberdeen End Date:
Work Pattern: Experience Required:Not Indicated
Work Hours per Week:37.5 Minimum Education Required:Not Indicated
Duration: Apply By Date:7/10/2013
Travel Percentage:
Secondary Introduction Text:The Lead Mechanical Engineer performs the engineering design function by applying his/her technical expertise in a professional manner in order to comply with prescribed objectives.

Working within the Aker Solutions - Controls Centre of Excellence in Aberdeen. With the overall objective to deliver standardised, configurable controls system solutions that meet the global market requirements for Subsea Production Systems (SPS).

Responsibilities & Tasks:The role provides the engineering service to design, develop, and configure Distribution Systems for the SPS with the typical product range (but not limited to) of:

- Electrical/Hydraulic Jumpers
- Transfer/Parking Plates
- Test & Flushing Plates
- Subsea Distribution Units
- Hydraulic Production Units - Working Knowledge

And the associate sub-assemblies:
- Hydraulic & Electrical Couplings
- Block & Bleed valves
- Mechanical plates & Structures

Qualifications / Personal Attributes:Degree or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience
Demonstrable relevant Mechanical Engineering experience preferably within the Oil and Gas industry
Will have a sound working knowledge of offshore industry best practices
Demonstrable experience in the ability to carry out all elements of mechanical design within Topside & Subsea Controls Systems covering Hydraulic and Electrical Power Distribution and Supply, Instrumentation and Flow measurement, material selection, and welding practices
Candidates/job-holders without the relevant formal qualifications above but possessing other academic or vocational qualifications or who can demonstrate a greater level of relevant practical experience with a proven track-record may be considered equally competent
Must have a proven involvement with multi-disciplined Projects, and be familiar with equipment and activities throughout all levels of business.
Review of Electrical & Hydraulic Schematics and Specifications.
Good understand of Control System Hydraulic/ Analysis.
Working knowledge of MathCAD or similar analysis package.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Working knowledge in SAP.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of ENet
Working knowledge of Synergi, NCR's
Working knowledge of KIP or equivalent competence tools
Working knowledge of SPS
Working knowledge of Project Life Cycle Interface - Documentation and Verification
Working knowledge of Document Control Execution
Set objectives, monitor progress and if necessary take corrective action and generally control the performance of both self and if appropriate, others.
Get self starters and others started in order to achieve tasks and overcome problems as well as assisting those who are not natural self-starters.
Focus and push both self and others if required, to achieve targets, budgets and results despite any opposition or antagonism on route.
Be resolute in focusing on results, and if these are threatened be prepared to tackle any problems or conflicts which get in the way, dealing with people, despite their feelings or importance.
Create a network of contacts across various disciplines that provide advice on what resources are available either within or outside the organisation.
Meet people with ease and motivate them to seek opportunities and achieve high standards.
Evaluate situations, calculate risks whilst justifying and defending correctness.
Apply a systematic and logical approach in order to get things right.
Ability to communicate in a logical manner.
Be prepared to work within the broad parameters of the organisation.

This vacancy is being advertised by Aker Advantage Limited ( Aberdeen ). The services advertised by Aker Advantage Limited ( Aberdeen ) are those of an Employment Business.


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