Principal Offshore Structures Engineer at Renaissance Africa Energy Company LimitedRenaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an independent Nigerian energy firm that emerged as a major player in the oil and gas industry after acquiring Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)Responsibilties
The position involves provision of technical input & assurance throughout the project lifecycle including Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning stages, to safeguard design, technical and operational integrity. Managing all CSO (Civil/Structures Offshore) engineering activities and deliverables for the HA/HB-Buko Projects
Ensure engineering design, procurement, fabrication, construction and installation is done in compliance with standards, project objectives, HSSE and contractual requirements
Define Civil/Structural scope of work, specifications and requirements as part of ITT package. Applying Systems engineering and requirements management best practices to define minimum functional requirements and competitive project scope
Perform technical studies & carry out structural analysis and design using SACS and other civil/structural design software
Provide discipline expertise to manage contractor delivery of design and other specialist discipline work in line with project cost, schedule, quality & HSSE requirements.
Review and provide technical assurance to FEED & Detailed design deliverables
Define geotechnical investigation work scope and perform foundation design
Supervision and quality assurance of fabrication and site construction works
Drive innovative solutions to achieve economic performance requirements throughout facilities lifecycle. Drive for increase in cost efficiency and reductions in project costs
Manage multiple technical and non-technical interfaces and stakeholders
Manage technical risk by thorough understanding of relevant standards and expert review of deviations to Standards. Liaise with the Discipline Lead on all standards deviation matters.
Provide discipline input through participation at safety workshops & value assurance events e.g. HAZID, HAZOPS, VAR's and peer reviews etc.
Contribute to Team meetings and performance reporting; Take a lead role in Renaissance's drive to enhance its Shallow Offshore structures Asset Integrity from a design, technical as well as an operational point of view.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering with experience with offshore platforms, FPSOs, or Onshore terminals is desirables
Minimum of 14 years’ experience in Civil/ Structural Engineering within the Oil and Gas Industry
Knowledge of HSSE framework and International engineering standards, best practices, and systems.
A good understanding of practices, standards and technologies relating to Oil and Gas facilities.
Demonstrable record of successfully delivering structural engineering solutions for new projects and existing assets integrity.
Proficient in the use of SACS software for offshore structures design
Strong team, personal and people management skills, committed to learning and continuous improvement
Considerable customer focus, interpersonal skills and commercial astuteness are required together with initiative, expertise and energy to identify and exploit business opportunities.
Good communication skill is essential.
Ability to function effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary environment.
Good leadership, coaching, negotiating, decision making, personal relations and communications skills are paramount for success. Inter-cultural awareness, team integration abilities are a requirement.
Personal effectiveness and ability to work and deliver with minimal supervision.
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Principal Offshore Structures Engineer at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited