Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome the today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.
We currently have an opening for the position of Senior Structural Designer within our Projects & Engineering department based in Aberdeen.
The key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the responsibilities detailed below:
- Responsible for producing design deliverables & providing engineering support functions and Detail Design Projects, carrying out engineering Site surveys
- Develop initial design and drawing requirements
- Establish drawing set-up procedures applicable to the job for drafting personnel
- Conceptualize plans, details, and sections to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements
- Check and back-check drawings produced by drafting personnel
- Coordinate and analyse vendor supplied drawings and incorporate the required information into project drawings
- Manage the design efforts and direct junior designers and CAD drafters maximizing productivity
- Input to workpack and installation/construction methodology and manhour estimates
- Work according to OTL P&E procedures, customer requirements and relevant rules and regulations
- Maintain contemporary technical competency
The successful candidate will preferably have some or all of the following:
- HNC with 5 years supplementary experience. Demonstrated experience may compensate for lack of theoretical education.
- Proficient in current release of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- Thorough understanding and efficiency with standard design and drafting practices.
- Expertise in structural design practices for the oil and gas industry, including process plants, and other heavy industries.
- Experience of Brownfield modification scopes within a Drilling facilities environment
- E3D experience would be advantageous
- Offshore certification (BOSIET, MIST etc)
Why you should join our team
The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.
We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.
We offer:
- Learning and development support
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development
- Flexible home office opportunities
- 5 weeks, 4 days holidays, plus your birthday plus 4 public holidays off per annum
- 36 hour working week with Friday being a half day
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Medical Cash Plan scheme
- Life and Personal Accident Insurance
We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.
We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.