Job Opennings at BW Offshore
BW Offshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with a fleet of 15 FPSOs and one FSO. The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.
We are recruiting to fill the positions of:
Job Title: Site Discipline Lead - HVAC
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Expected Start Date: 01/03/2018
Duration: 12 months
Job Description
- BW Offshore is seeking candidates for the position of Site Discipline Lead - HVAC.
- The position will support the discipline requirements on BW Offshore's FPSO Life extension projects in Nigeria and render technical support to other internal activities.
- In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.
Key Tasks
- Take a lead in all phases of FPSO Life extension projects from scope definition, engineering solutions, procurement technical assistance, construction, commissioning to completion
- Responsible for designing the FPSO, including:
- Design complete HVAC solutions for FPSOs complying with all applicable rules, regulation and class requirements, and serving the needs of operation - systems shall be efficiently designed (i.e. easy to balance, fabricate, install, maintain and operate)
- HVAC system design – calculate heating/cooling balances and specify required air handling units, DX coolers and/or similar to ensure the right quality conditions in living quarters and other mechanically ventilated areas
- HVAC area design – layout and design ducting system, including dampers, filters, sound traps, air handling units, fans etc. to ensure efficiently and suitably integrated in the LQ and other mechanically ventilated areas (machinery spaces, topside E-houses etc.)
- Produce all necessary HVAC philosophies, specifications and reports
- Produce, with necessary assistance from drafting support if required, flow diagrams and ducting and instrumentation diagrams (D&IDs)
- Perform and/or contribute in Unit surveys
- Actively contribute to Marine discipline activities and provide input to develop and maintain company engineering standards and best practices within the field
- Coordinate, plan and schedule HVAC activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely preparation, review and revision of all related documents, as well as check and/or approve deliverables from the discipline, and assure schedule and quality are attained
- Actively drive the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input)
- Follow-up design development, construction and testing activities
- Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results, including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries
- Work closely with and actively support Supply Chain, Estimation, Planning and other project teams
- Review and approve deliverables from suppliers and contractors
- Lead technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
- Liaise with class, regulator and client for the submission of documents and close out of comments
- Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore Units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
- Act as a mentor and resource for new employees, less experienced colleagues and consultants
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a Master’s degree would be an advantage.
Experience:
- Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience within HVAC design/engineering
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience within the FPSO industry
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team player with the ability to lead
- Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
- Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
- Ability to deliver high quality work on time
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment
Knowledge:
- Understand the various disciplines and their interaction
- In depth knowledge of the design and function of marine / utility / safety systems
- In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Other:
- The position may require temporary assignments at project premises or on board units
- The position may require heavy travel and long working hours during peak periods
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 31st December, 2017
Job Title: Site Discipline Lead - Process
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Expected Start Date: 18/12/2017
Duration: 12 months
Job Description
- BW Offshore is seeking candidates for the position of Site Discipline Lead - Process.
- The position will support the Process engineering requirements on BW Offshore's FPSO Life extension projects in Nigeria and render technical support to other internal activities.
- In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.
Key Tasks
- Take a lead in all phases of FPSO Life extension projects from scope definition, engineering solutions, procurement technical assistance, construction, commissioning to completion
- Responsible for designing the FPSO, including:
- Develop and contribute with input to philosophies and design specification
- Develop PFDs, P&IDs, data sheets, etc.
- Develop material take-off and cost input for Process discipline
- Ensure the design meets regulatory, class, client and corporate requirements
- Give input to the master equipment list
- Perform Process calculations and simulations
- Follow-up contractors performing Process related studies
- Meet with clients as needed
- Participate in planning and execution of project HAZOP sessions
- Take a lead in Process discipline activities and shape company engineering standards and best practices within the field
- Coordinate, plan and schedule Process activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely preparation, review and revision of all related documents, as well as check and/or approve deliverables from the discipline, and assure schedule and quality are attained
- Actively drive the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input)
- Follow-up design development, construction and testing activities
- Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results, including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries
- Work closely with and actively support Supply Chain, Estimation, Planning and other project teams
- Review and approve deliverables from suppliers and contractors
- Lead technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
- Liaise with class, regulator and client for the submission of documents and close out of comments
- Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
- Act as a mentor and resource for new employees, less experienced colleagues and consultants
Qualifications
- Ideally a Master's degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
- Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry with 3 to 5 years being in the FPSO industry
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team player with the ability to lead
- Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
- Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
- Ability to deliver high quality work on time
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment
Knowledge:
- Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction
- Good understanding and knowledge of the FPSO topside process systems
- Good knowledge of the different process equipment
- In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Other:
- The position may require temporary assignments at project premises or on board units
- The position may require heavy travel and long working hours in peak periods
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Application Deadline 30th November, 2017
Job Title: Engineer, Instrumentation
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Working days: Day
Expected Start Date: 18/12/2017
Duration: 12 months
Job Description
- BW Offshore is seeking candidates for the position of Engineer Instrumentation.
- The position will support the instrumentation engineering requirements on BW Offshore's FPSO Life extension projects in Nigeria and render technical support to other internal activities.
- In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.
Key Tasks
- Participate in all phases of FPSO Life extension projects from scope definition, engineering solutions, procurement technical assistance, construction, commissioning to completion
- Participate in designing the FPSO, including:
- Perform pre- and detailed engineering for instrumentation systems
- Prepare instrumentation documentation, including: philosophies, specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions etc.
- Provide input to PIDs and Electrical drawings, including: single lines, block diagrams, termination diagrams etc.
- Ensure the design meets regulatory, class, client and corporate requirements
- Develop material take-off and cost input for Instrumentation discipline
- Provide input to electrical and instrument databases
- Participate in and actively contribute to Instrumentation discipline activities and provide input to develop and maintain company engineering standards and best practices within the field
- Coordinate, plan and schedule Instrumentation activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely preparation, review and revision of all related documents
- Actively contribute to the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input)
- Follow-up with design development, construction and testing activities
- Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries
- Work closely with and actively support supply chain, estimation, planning and other project teams
- Provide technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
- Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; a Master’s degree would be an advantage.
Experience:
- Ideally 7 to 10 years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the FPSO industry
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team player with the ability to lead
- Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
- Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
- Ability to deliver high quality work on time
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment
Knowledge:
- Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction
- In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Other:
- The position may require temporary assignments at project premises or on board Units
- The position may require heavy travel and long working hours in peak periods
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Application Deadline 30th November, 2017.
Job Title: Site Discipline Lead - Naval / Structure
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Expected Start Date: 18/12/2017
Duration: 12 months
Job Description
- BW Offshore is seeking candidates for the position of Site Discipline Lead - Naval / Structure.
- The position will support the Naval / Structural engineering requirements on BW Offshore's FPSO Life extension projects in Nigeria and render technical support to other internal activities.
Key Tasks
- Take a lead in all phases of FPSO Life extension projects from scope definition, engineering solutions, procurement technical assistance, construction, commissioning to completion
Responsible for designing the FPSO, including:
- Create hull and other structural designs (e.g. riser porch, offloading extension, flare, module support stools, topside modules)
- Contribute to development of primary, secondary and tertiary structural designs
- Perform stability analysis
- Perform global structural strength and fatigue analysis
- Ensure general arrangement layout
- Maintain continuous efforts on structural design optimization to reduce steel weight as a safety insure, cost effective and construction friendly manner
- Ensure the design meets regulatory, class, client and corporate requirements
- Develop material take-off and cost input for Naval and Structural discipline
- Give input to the master equipment list
- Take a lead in Naval and Structural discipline activities and shape company engineering standards and best practices within the field
- Coordinate, plan and schedule Naval and Structural activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely preparation, review and revision of all related documents, as well as check and/or approve deliverables from the discipline, and assure schedule and quality are attained
- Actively drive the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input)
- Follow-up design development, construction and testing activities
- Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results, including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries
- Work closely with and actively support Supply Chain, Estimation, Planning and other project teams
- Review and approve deliverables from suppliers and contractors
- Lead technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
- Liaise with class, regulator and client for the submission of documents and close out of comments
- Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore Units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
- Act as a mentor and resource for new employees, less experienced colleagues and consultants
Qualifications
- Ideally a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering
Experience:
- Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
- Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience within the FPSO industry
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team player with the ability to lead
- Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
- Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
- Ability to deliver high quality work on time
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment
Knowledge:
- Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction
- Good knowledge of electronic database systems and working IT applications
- In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Other:
- The position may require temporary assignments at project premises or on board units
- The position may require heavy travel and long working hours during peak periods
- In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Application Deadline 30th November, 2017
Job Title: Site Discipline Lead - Marine / Mechanical
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Working days: Day
Expected Start Date: 18/12/2017
Duration: 12 months
Job Description
- BW Offshore is seeking candidates for the position of Site Discipline Lead - Marine / Mechanical. The position will support the Marine / Mechanical engineering requirements on BW Offshore's FPSO Life extension projects in Nigeria and render technical support to other internal activities.
- In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.
Key Tasks
- Take a lead in all phases of FPSO Life extension projects from scope definition, engineering solutions, procurement technical assistance, construction, commissioning to completion
- Responsible for designing the FPSO, including:
- Develop and contribute with input to philosophies and design specification for Marine and Mechanical disciplines
- Develop material take-off and cost input for Marine and Mechanical discipline
- P&ID/PFD development for the marine/utility/safety systems
- Develop RFQ documents for marine/utility/safety systems
- Ensure the design meets regulatory, class, client and corporate requirements
- Give input to the master equipment list
- Perform system calculations and develop system design
- Develop system operation philosophies and design manual development processing
- Participate in project HAZOP sessions
- Take a lead in Marine Mechanical discipline activities and provide input to develop and maintain company engineering standards and best practices within the field
- Coordinate, plan and schedule Marine Mechanical activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely preparation, review and revision of all related documents, as well as check and/or approve deliverables from the discipline, and assure schedule and quality are attained
- Actively drive the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input)
- Follow-up design development, construction and testing activities
- Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results, including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries
- Work closely with and actively support Supply Chain, Estimation, Planning and other project teams
- Review and approve deliverables from suppliers and contractors
- Lead technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
- Liaise with class, regulator and client for the submission of documents and close out of comments
- Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore Units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
- Act as a mentor and resource for new employees, less experienced colleagues and consultants
Qualifications
- Ideally a Master’s degree in Marine/Naval Architecture Engineering
Experience:
- Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
- Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience within the FPSO industry
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team player with the ability to lead
- Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
- Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
- Ability to deliver high quality work on time
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment
Knowledge:
- Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction
- In depth knowledge of the design and function of marine / utility / safety systems
- In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Other:
- The position may require temporary assignments at project premises or on board units.
- The position may require heavy travel and long working hours during peak periods.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Application Deadline 30th November, 2017.
Job Title: Engineer - Electrical
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Contract
Working hours: Full-time
Working days: Day
Expected Start Date: 18/12/2017
Job Description
- BW Offshore is seeking candidates for the position of Engineer Electrical.
- The position will support the electrical engineering requirements on BW Offshore's FPSO Life extension projects in Nigeria and render technical support to other internal activities.
- In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.
Key Tasks
- Participate in all phases of FPSO Life extension projects from scope definition, engineering solutions, procurement technical assistance, construction, commissioning to completion
- Participate in designing the FPSO, including:
- Perform pre- and detailed engineering for electrical systems
- Prepare electrical documentation, including: philosophies, specifications, datasheets, technical requisitions etc.
- Prepare electrical calculations and studies, including: power systems analysis and protection co-ordination
- Provide input to electrical drawings, including: single lines, block diagrams, termination diagrams etc.
- Ensure the design meets regulatory, class, client and corporate requirements
- Develop material take-off and cost input for Electrical discipline
- Provide input to electrical databases, including cable schedule and electrical equipment list
- Participate in and actively contribute to Electrical discipline activities and provide input to develop and maintain company engineering standards and best practices within the field
- Coordinate, plan and schedule Electrical activities to ensure a logical sequence and timely preparation, review and revision of all related documents
- Actively contribute to the development of relevant RFQ’s for module yards, integration yards, newbuild shipyards and equipment packages and prepare technical bid evaluations (input)
- Follow-up with design development, construction and testing activities
- Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
- Proactively support and cooperate with all engineering disciplines to achieve optimal design results including relevant input and comments to other discipline deliveries
- Work closely with and actively support supply chain, estimation, planning and other project teams
- Provide technical clarifications towards clients, sub suppliers, class and yard
- Support Technical Maintenance & Support team, Operation Managers and offshore units as and when required, including visiting Units in operation as needed for technical support and troubleshooting
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; a Master’s degree would be an advantage.
Experience:
- Ideally 7 to 10 years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience within the FPSO industry
Interpersonal Skills:
- Team player with the ability to lead
- Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
- Ability to deliver in a high pressure, fast pace project environment
- Ability to deliver high quality work on time
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary/multinational environment
Knowledge:
- Understand the various engineering disciplines and their interaction
- In depth knowledge of the relevant requirements of the classification societies and international rules and regulations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Other:
- The position may require temporary assignments at project premises or on board Units
- The position and friendly working environment
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Application Deadline 30th November, 2017
Job Title: Commercial Administrator
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Working days: Day
Expected Start Date: 18/12/2017
Job Description
- BW Offshore is recruiting a Commercial Administrator in Nigeria.
- The position will report to the Vice President Commercial and will actively support the asset management as well as project teams, interfacing with the client(s) on commercial issues.
Key Tasks
- Assist the Asset Manager in the administration of client contracts including preparation and coordination of formal correspondence with clients
- Assist the Asset Manager in following up variation order requests with the client
- Review and manage BW Offshore’s rights and obligations under client contracts
- Maintain and review business models for assigned assets
- Participate in the negotiation of significant commercial changes to existing contracts, including contract extensions, amendments, renewals, etc.
- Provide input in annual budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned assets
- Support Business Development / Tender team on bids and client negotiation regarding commercial and contractual terms
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ideally a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in contract management, preferably within the oil and gas industry
- Experience in negotiations
Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player, well organized and good attention to detail
- Ability to co-ordinate and manage negotiations in solution- oriented and constructive fashion
- Ability to transform a problem into a challenge/solution
Knowledge:
- Good understanding of the technical, contractual and commercial issues related to asset operations
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Others:
- The position may require temporary assignments at project premises
- The position may require heavy travel and long working hours in peak periods
- In line with NOGICDA (2010) requirements, this position is open to Nigerian Nationals only.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Application Deadline 30th November, 2017.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted