Pipelay Superintendent - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Subsea 7

Subsea 7

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Organisation

Position
Pipelay Superintendent

Vacancy ref
81952

Based in
Aberdeen - Westhill

Business area
Subsea & Conventional

Working hours
37.5 hours per week

Contract type
Staff

Closing date
20/06/2023

Assignment approximate duration
Permanent

Vacancy information

The Pipelay Superintendent is an onshore role based in Aberdeen reporting to the Pipelay Technical Authority. It offers a diverse and challenging remit where no two days are the same.

Part of a dynamic, highly skilled team who believe in achieving together and going the extra mile, together you will provide technical support on a range of fixed and mobile pipelay assets on Subsea7's global fleet of vessels.

What will you be doing?

As the first onshore point of contact, the role is responsible for the technical, resource and operational aspects of fixed and mobile pipelay assets on assigned vessels.

This includes ensuring safe and reliable operation in compliance with legislation, company procedures and industry guidance.

Alongside this, the Pipelay Superintendent will have a commercial focus, creating and managing budgets and schedules to both maximise equipment availability and reduce internal costs.

Provide technical support through the project lifecycle, from tendering to engineering, resource planning and scheduling and end to end operational activities.
Review and interpret technical drawings.
Liaise with Vessel and Lay Technical Superintendents to identify and schedule requirements.
Develop and implement approved preventative planned maintenance and certification programmes.
Set and manage project equipment budgets and the annual maintenance budget.
Liaise with Offshore Crewing to plan type and level of crews, both operational and maintenance.
Undertake occasional UK / overseas travel to attend vessel and Company/Third party sites.
Participate in Vessel Assurance audits and compliance activities for vesselbased equipment.
Compile and maintain all uptodate documentation relating to the safety and reliability of fixed and mobile pipelay assets.
Research and write processes and procedures, presenting to on/offshore personnel as required.
Manage the process from procurement to delivery of new builds, major modifications and overhauls.
Negotiate best specification, cost and timescale for equipment purchases and repairs.
Influence technical decisions on Company owned and managed equipment.
Assist in the assessment, and provision, of training and development needs for Supervisors, Technicians and Marine Deck Engineers to operate and maintain assets safely and competently.
Advise, assist and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including Company Directors, Project, Finance and Vessel Managers, equipment and crewing functions. Also, external suppliers, manufacturers, IMCA and classification societies.
Undertake any other relevant duties as directed by the OR Pipelay Technical Authority.

What experience would we like you to have?

A background in technical engineering, with practical experience of vessel fixed and mobile pipelay assets.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft 36
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, maintains collaborative relationships.
Approachable, can liaise with multicultural colleagues at all levels as well as external providers.
Credibility, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
Numeracy and commercial awareness.
Demonstrates initiative and ownership to work unsupervised, will support wider team activities.
Proactive planning and organising skills, able to identify and effectively prioritise workload and successfully meet multiple, often competing deadlines.
Flexible and resilience to adapt to changing priorities within a fastpaced 24/7 global business, including some out of hours work.
Mobility to attend vessel and Company/Third party sites, within the UK and overseas.
Able to work with detail and accuracy, and to create and manage information using IT systems.
Solutions based, committed to continuous improvement.

Who are we?

We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry.

We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.

At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently.

We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.

Start your journey with us today.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

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