Lead Structural Engineer
Full time
at Oscar Associates Limited in
Qatar
Job highlights
Posted on February 10, 2014Job details
Role: Lead Structural Engineer
Company: Operating Company
Location: Qatar
Status: Residential
Key Responsibilities
General Description includes complete oversight of structural design and analysis of an assigned scope of work relating to the Field Development Plan, including specific complex deliverables such as and including, foundations, Jacket/ topsides primary, secondary and tertiary steelwork, transportation and installation design, mechanical handling, and material selection. Work includes, among other things; conceptual studies, cost and planning studies, layouts, review of structural analysis and design [including in-place and fatigue cases], mechanical handling, material take-offs, design calculations, specification development and supervising / reviewing packages for temporary works on site / transportation and installation of substructure and topside facilities offshore including float over methods and other structural systems to support other disciplines.
*Establish Structural team priorities, targets and activity plans to support the Field Development Plan (FDP) objectives. Ensure direct reports are fully aligned and empowered to deliver;
*Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports in the execution of their responsibilities; encourage innovative thinking around process safety and production optimisation;
*Ensure proper target setting and performance appraisal of direct reports in line with Company procedures and guidelines;
Who we are looking for:
*We are looking for a Lead Structural Engineer, with an accredited degree/bachelor's degree in Civil / Structural engineering, chartered engineer status or equivalent professional affiliation, with experience in the definition and design of Greenfield Oil & Gas facilities (for Offshore) minimum;
*Experience on ITT package development, for FEED and detailed engineering phases on Mega Offshore Greenfield projects; Well Head, Process, Utility and Accommodation platforms.
*Excellent understanding of both working stress and limit state structural design methodologies, including offshore foundation design [temporary and permanent] and material selection aspects.
*Knowledge of fabrication, construction and installation aspects for offshore structures.
*Is familiar with the codes and standards of API, AISC, ISO and EC3, and is current on new scientific engineering methods relating to offshore structural design.
*Highly competent interpersonal and influencing skills to tactfully and diplomatically manage ambiguity, conflict and uncertainty in a culturally diverse environment.
*High awareness of safe working practices associated with design, construction, pre-commissioning, installation, hook-up and commissioning of and on oil & gas facilities.
*Fully conversant in SACS analytical structural software, GLWEAP or similar, nonlinear analytical techniques Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point, Project, etc.).
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