Transport and Installation Engineer

Location Glasgow
Job Type Contract
Salary £600 - £650 per day
Reference JN -032024-947_1713787831
Duration 12

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.
  • Lift Point Design
  • Installation criteria
  • Grillage & SF design
  • Tooling requirements
  • Closely interface with the WTG team on the project to understand the WTG parameters for installation.
  • 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.