Offshore Project Engineer Manchester, England
Siemens Energy
Full Time
Manchester, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
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Siemens Energy have an exciting new opportunity for an Offshore Project Engineer.
What we're looking for....
Passion for Renewables -you desire to work on offshore renewable projects – design, build, install, deliver Offshore Substations for Offshore Wind farms.
Inspired! You are inspired by new ideas, technical and also non-technical.
Engineering background – background in any engineering field, ability to grasp engineering concepts, ask searching, detailed questions and through that form a good understanding of a technical problem.
Project background – worked on a construction project onshore or offshore as an engineer, team lead, technical lead, subject area lead, project engineer, etc. or similar, where you had to lead topics, convince customers, chair a meeting with different interface participants, and different parties with their own interests.
Communication – able to articulate ideas clearly, convince and influence by listening and asking, then responding accordingly.
Develop – want to develop as a person in leading, presenting and influencing, contract management and terminology, technical breadth and deliver large offshore substation projects.
Siemens Energy, based in Manchester, UK, delivers transmission solutions predominantly for the UK market. Further to that, we are the center of competence for AC offshore substations for Siemens Energy, hence extending our remit to the global Offshore AC substation solution requirements for Siemens Energy globally. On DC technology, we work collaboratively in mixed teams with Siemens Energy in Hamburg to develop solutions and deliver DC projects in the UK
What is the role?
At the proposals /tender stage:
You will be handling the procurement of two key supply chain packages for an offshore substation. This entails firstly, compilation of scope of works, division of responsibilities, interface documents, contractual and technical information from the various internal teams. Thereafter, engaging with the supply chain prospects and running the supply chain selection process – RFQs, offer comparison, clarification of offers.
Core skills: Organised, Attention to detail, and great at interacting with different people.
You will be understanding customer requirements, fielding queries and chairing meetings with the customer focusing on the scope of the supply chain packages.
Core skills: Able to grasp technical concepts relatively quicker than others, ability to ask searching questions and filter out key information, eloquently able to convince and influence an audience.
At the project delivery stage:
You will then be working in a project team for an Offshore Project Manager, to own the technical engineering interfaces between our internal engineering team and the other supply chain packages (not limited to the two key supply chain packages above)
Core skills: Able to clearly set out a plan and implement it with a team of people with different expertise.
You will then continue to lead and manage the supplier and be the main interface point for Siemens Energy, as the supplier moves to the installation and commissioning phase of the project. This period often requires a regular presence at the supplier’s site, mainly in the UK or within mainland Europe.
Core skills: Able to visualise a process in real life on a site or assembly yard, Ability to focus and prioritise issues and actions without getting distracted.
Finally, you will support the offshore works required for the completion of the offshore substation out at sea. This is a short but intensive period, and you will be working in tandem with the Offshore Project Manager to ensure the team carrying out the offshore works are led and well supported at quayside or on the rare occasion on a large sea going vessel.
Core skills: Good at solving logistical puzzles, Ability to understand different constraints and risks and balance them accordingly, good decision-making mind.
Throughout the stages of the job described above, you will be well supported with experienced people available for you to seek advice, support, learn from previous experiences but also to challenge them on standard practices that may be out of date.
At all stages, you will come across a mix of genders, race, religion, micro-cultures, and hence your skill in interacting with people from different backgrounds and beliefs are vital to the role.
Who are Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
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Siemens Energy
https://www.siemens-energy.com/
Munich, Germany
Christian Bruch
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Energy & Utilities
2020
