Engineering Specialist

PE Global is recruiting for an Offshore Lead Cable Installation Specialist on behalf of our utilities client. This is an initial 12 month contract, hybrid role.

This role is based in Dublin.

Position Description

The successful candidate will be an experienced submarine cables specialist who will support the delivery of the Cables package for both the offshore export cable and inter-array cabling system for the Windfarm project. They will work as part of the team to ensure that all technical installation and commercial elements of the cables packages of the project and interactions with technical advisors/suppliers are managed efficiently, to best industry standards, safely and within budget. The candidate will also be responsible for managing and coordinating the tendering and clarification phase of both export and inter array cables. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, commercially driven and have a track record of successfully delivering technical design/construction projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Tender, design and engineering

• Review of contractor cable system designs and installation methodologies with respect to the Employer's Requirements.

• Co-ordination of all aspects of the tendering phase including but not limited to managing and responding to clarifications from the project and contractors, technical and commercial evaluation.

• Work with other package teams and ensure cross package interfacing, cables inputs and outputs are managed efficiently.

• Preparation of technical documentation and specifications for internal or contractor's use.

• Participation in meetings with contractor's representatives at all stages of the concept refinement and FEED phases of the project to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements and the contract.

• Review offshore site investigation data and provide design input to the CBRA and BAS, to optimise cable

burial, protection methodologies and route engineering.

• Production of a cable RPL.

• Review and comment on detailed costing of all materials, production and technical services provided by

the contractors.

• Support the Project's various Package Managers in the execution of their relevant contracts and prepare formal reports to assist engineering design decisions in the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience;

• Experience with cable installation and testing;

• Experience in technical and commercial evaluation of submarine cable systems;

• Experienced in contract preparation and evaluation for vessels and subsea operations;

• Experience in subsea cable laying and burial campaigns, cable embedment, submersible vehicle

operations, vessel positioning and commercial diving procedures;

• Submarine cable design, and development of specifications and employers’ requirements;

• Proficient in SHEQ standards for terrestrial and offshore projects, including familiarity with CDMC/ IMO/

IMCA requirements/ recommendations;

• Strong stakeholder management capability and good communication skills Strong project and programme

management capability;

• Experience in managing and delivering complex projects;=.

Qualifications

• Level 8 engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is required.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on 083 094 0199 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to [email protected]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***