Transport and Installation Engineer

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.