Senior Engineer - Integrity Database
John Wood Group
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The development of asset integrity management databases and risk models using previous experience while working in an Asset Integrity department or carrying out a role connected to Integrity Management.
- An important aspect of the role is the ability to follow up with clients during/ after work scopes to identify potential improvements, trends or concerns with data recorded in the database. The databases used to manage data are Wood proprietary software products.
- Successful applicants will be required to ensure the safe, efficient and profitable execution of all engineering works.
- Assist in the training of graduate engineers.
- Development of software-based technology for the integrity management of Energy Industry assets.
- The provision of engineering support by other communication means (email etc) in support of the Wood client base.
- Possess a working familiarity with relevant codes and standards that affect integrity engineering for design and operational purposes.
- Provide technology engineering expertise based upon knowledge of data acquisition and data management systems, inspection methods and integrity assessment methods for a variety of Energy Industry assets.
- Provide ongoing maintenance support to the Wood client base for all software and technology related issues.
- Assist in the training of graduate engineers.
- Correctly adhere to the Company Health, Safety, Environment, & Quality policies.
- Implement appropriate levels of reporting and control to provide the information necessary to maximize the profit and return on work undertaken by the Company.
- Liaise with Customer(s) personnel to develop discrete work scopes and build a professional working relationship with the Customer(s).
- May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others.
- Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals.
- Discusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of others.
- Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment.
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals.
- Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects.
- Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done.
- May manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk.
- Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.
- Work is assigned in terms of goals and priorities; duties are carried out within broad guidelines and unusual or complex matters are generally referred to more senior authority.
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the technical, operational and financial results of one or more projects or departments.
- Translates standards and guidelines into practical actions.
- No direct reports but frequently serves as a technical resource.
- May be required to supervise teams and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers and technical professionals with some coaching from own supervisor.
- Accountable for own targets.
- Overall performance is reviewed and evaluated.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline desirable.
- Experience of 5+ years in the Oil & Gas or Energy industries in a role which had a primary technical function requiring the provision of technology engineering services.
- Experienced working background in Integrity Management.
- Ideal candidate would have experience working as an expert-user or super-user in an IT database system.
- Experience in engineering technical terms and their uses and applications.
- Demonstrate technical understanding of technology engineering standard practices and communicate effectively with others on technical issues.
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering first class technology engineering services.
- High level of computing / IT literacy required.
- Knowledge of hardware, software and SQL all beneficial.
- Team player with good interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to those in a wide range of organization positions.
- Capacity to understand complex problems and help identify practical and technically sound solutions.
- Formal training in various technology engineering applications associated with design and in-service asset operations.
- Thorough knowledge of international codes and standards relevant to the Energy Industry.
- Excellent PC literacy (specifically with the MS Office products).
- Fluent in both written and verbal English
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigor to deliver quality
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients.
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects