Transport and Installation Engineer

Location England
Job Type Contract
Salary £600.00 - £650.00 per day
Reference JN -042024-1132_1713679401
Duration 12 Months

ROLE SUMMARY

· Lead and coordinate T&I engineering work in relation to the WTG foundations on the Berwick Bank Offshore windfarm.

· Develop marine logistics strategy from WTG foundation fabrication locations to marshalling facilities to transport to field for subsequent installation.

· T&I input into WTG foundation design process

· Identification of suitable installation vessels that have the capability to install the structures being proposed.

· Develop installation strategy and assess contractors proposed methodology for efficiency and suitability.

· Long haul HTV vessel selection

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • § Closely interface with the Structures team on the project during the Concept/FEED/Detailed Design to ensure that requirements for T&I are introduced and reflected in the foundation design.
  • o Lift Point Design
  • o Installation criteria
  • o Grillage & SF design
  • o Tooling requirements
  • § Closely interface with the WTG team on the project to understand the WTG parameters for installation.
  • o Hub heights, water depths, leg penetration
  • § Close interface with the Geotech team for foundation installation and geotechnical requirements supporting information required, risks associated to the geotechnical constraints and associated installation methods.
  • § Maintain ongoing interaction with the T&I supply chain during the design process to understand the contractors methodology for installation is aligning with the design.
  • § Review Contractors methods for transportation and installation.
  • § Responsible for management of risk and risk mitigation related to the T&I technical scope.
  • § At all times act, behave and lead by example according to professional standards of conduct and values.

TASKS

§ Chair technical meetings both internally and externally with Contractors representing the interests of the Client and project.

§ Prepare and contribute to regular reporting regarding the development of the T&I scope.

§ Monitor and track progress of the T&I Contractor's engineering related to the development and readiness of the installation vessel(s) to handle and install the project specific foundations.

DELEGATED AUTHORITIES

§ Authority to manage the T&I engineering's delivery of engineering scope and interface with the foundation designer.

KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS

§ Strong ability to work autonomously and independently, using initiative to lead T&I engineering decisions and solutions while keeping the T&I manager appraised and involved as needed.

§ Ability to work within a team of T&I engineers, in a collaborative and effective manner

§ Experience of contractual interface management, contractor management and conflict/dispute resolution

§ Effective Communication

§ Min 10 years work experience within a similar industry and role.

§ Educated to degree level in relevant technical discipline.

§ Experience working for a developer or offshore installation contractor

§ Experience with WTG foundation loadouts, transportation and installation

§ GWO suite of training certifications including First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Working at Heights and Sea Survival (with HUET).

§ COVID-19 Passport

§ Offshore Medical including Chester Step Test.

§ CDM and Maritime regulations experience.

§ Offshore Lifting and LOLER experience.

§ IT proficient

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.