Offshore Cables Engineer

West Midlands  ‐ Onsite
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Description

A Renewable Energy Operator is looking for an Offshore Cables Engineer to work on an Offshore Wind Development Project reporting to the Export & Array Cables Supply Manager.

This role will be a mixture of office and site based, with international travel. The Cable Engineer will start ASAP and complete a 12 month contract and have the possibility for extensions.

The Offshore Cable Engineer will be responsible for providing detailed engineering support into the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning and handover to operations of the export and array cables for the offshore wind farm.
Main Responsibilities:
  • Support the Offshore Cables Supply Manager in all technical matters
  • Deputise for the Cables Supply Manager as required
  • Preparation of technical specifications
  • Checking and review of technical drawings and documentation
  • Monitoring, evaluation and responding to the Contractor's Technical Queries
  • Monitoring, checking and evaluation of contractual issues
  • Monitoring of deadlines and milestones
  • Control of budgets and costs associated with the Cable Supply and Consultancy contracts.
  • Substantive examination of invoices, claims and their evaluation.
  • Organization, preparation and where necessary, chairing of internal and external meetings
  • Technical support to the OFTO process and co-operation with the OFTO owner
  • Supporting the QA/QC Manager during preparation and implementation of the quality plan for the Project and Package.
  • Support to QA/QC process during design, manufacture, transportation, installation and commissioning phases of the Project
  • Support the Risk Manager in the identification and assessment of risks associated with the cables.
  • Support the Interface Manager in the identification and management of interfaces with other Contract Packages
  • Support the Finance Manager with the provision of financial information for Cable Supply Contracts.
  • Co-ordination and co-operation with Company Central Technical functions and other Electrical-related Company standards and initiatives
  • Provide support to Peer Reviews, technical workshops and other review processes.
  • Liaison and co-ordination with Project Team members and other Projects to apply synergies, best practice and lessons learnt that will benefit the Project and Company.

Requirements:
  • High motivation.
  • Previous experience of offshore renewable project development and construction.
  • Specific technical experience in offshore power cabling.
  • Technical educational qualifications in related discipline.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent IT and presentation skills.
  • Strong team player.
  • Good knowledge of GIS system
  • Energy and drive to succeed
  • Managing Risk
  • Drive for Excellent Performance
Start date
ASAP
Duration
12 months contract + extensions
(extension possible)
From
Quanta Consultancy Services
Published at
17.09.2015
Project ID:
986295
Contract type
Freelance
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