Do you want to play a role in the transition to sustainable energy production?

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

The Electrification, Maintenance and Modification (EMM) segment within Aker Solutions are specialists in managing, executing, and delivering small, medium and large complex projects from feasibility studies, frame agreements and EPCI.

EMM UK is now supporting a 3-year Frame Agreement that covers primarily Maintenance and Modification at Equinor's offshore platforms Heidrun, Njord A and B, Asgard A and B, Troll A, B and C, Heimdal, and Johan Sverdrup in the North Sea Norwegian sector, as well as the onshore facility at Tjeldbergodden (Norway) and is looking for engineering and design discipline Project personnel to join us.

We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Tech Safety to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.

What Will You be Doing?

• To carry out professional engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and completion activities in a competent and efficient manner whilst ensuring that the technical and safety integrity of engineering being performed is always maintained.
• Ensure project deliverables are generated using Aker Solutions systems and tools.
• Review, check the work of others and be responsible for their performance within their discipline / function.
• Compilation of weekly reports on progress via project tools where applicable.
• Liaise with client project and facilities engineering in the execution of the modifications project scopes of work delivering work on Schedule and within Budget and in accordance with company procedures.
• Accountable for the effective administration and implementation of Management of Change.
• Preparation of cost and time/man-hour estimates via Aker Solutions Systems where applicable.
• Input into the planning, co-ordination and execution of the groups work activities.
• Liaise with other disciplines on design, construction, fabrication and commissioning issues.
• Provide engineering and technical direction for drawing office personnel.
• Preparing and managing qualitative and quantitative risk assessments including HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, Bowtie analysis, fault and event tree analysis and consequence and physical effects.
• To complete all necessary HSE related assessments and studies in accordance with the Project Plan and technical safety deliverables register
• Prepare engineering concepts and issue into detail design.
• Use of computerized information processing both general and specialist for Safety Engineering such as PHAST, FRED, CIRRUS, BOWTIE XP and PIPNET.
• Producing formal technical reports, HSE/Safety Cases, COMAH reports, HSEIA's
• Develop an understanding and ensure a good PEM knowledge of work processes and tools/systems (e-learning training will be given) within the discipline and give PEM introduction/training and discipline training as required.

We Think You Should Have

• Preferably experience with Equinor M&M projects, systems and tools
• HNC/HND level or University Safety engineering degree or relevant education with 5 to 7 years of experience in front end studies, FEED, M&M and/or EPCI projects from energy sector.
• Experience in participation in HAZOP/HAZID reviews
• Experience / qualification in Functional Safety
• Solution oriented with good communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of relevant Norwegian regulations and standards preferred but not essential.
• Strong work ethics and a proactive attitude
• The ability to train and mentor discipline engineers
• A commercial mindset, good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to see solutions together with meeting customer expectations and requirements
• The competency to be accurate, flexible and organized
• Willing to work in a hybrid structure with regular visits to the primary office
• Willing to work in Norway initially to build up a competency in Aker Solutions systems & tools and to integrate with the core project team

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position, please contact:
Andrea Gordon, Team Lead / NES Advantage / andrea.gordon@nesfircroft.com
NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions' global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aker Solutions is empowered by its diverse workforce. We ensure a good working environment where equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion are considered vital to our success. We believe diversity creates value, attracts talent, and makes life more interesting. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds related to race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, and more.

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 15,000 people in more than 20 countries.