Operational Project Engineer

Claxton is a part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with huge inventory of rapid call off tooling, to deliver to our clients. Across a vast array of drilling riser systems, well abandonment equipment and structures, Claxton delivers pragmatic, safe reliable solutions to the operating challenges faced by our clients. We have a Global team with a singular mission, to make our clients projects happen.

Claxton are looking to hire an Operational Project Engineer on a full time, permanent basis. Based at their Facility in Great Yarmouth, the Operational Project Engineer is a hybrid role, moving from the onshore to the offshore phases of a project. During the onshore phase, the role holder will act as the interface between the assigned Project Manager and the Onshore operations function to undertake readiness of the equipment suite for the project, providing instructions to onshore operations, liaison with suppliers, checking equipment, onshore testing etc. In the offshore phase this role will act as crew supervisor and/or client & Claxton liaison role, following standard post offshore downtime, the role will oversee equipment restoration and will support project close out in relation to the equipment hardware aspects.

Duties & Responsibilities
Onshore

• Provide input into the overall project plan, timings, and execution methodology for the project.
• Provide input into the operational procedure, either peer contribution, drafting or reviewing.
• Selection of the appropriate tools/equipment to fulfil operational requirements with the assistance of the Project Manager, Product Leaders and other technical leads as required.
• Input into deck plans.
• Preparation of equipment lists for assigned projects, taking into consideration order of use and accessibility once on the installation. Interface with Warehouse to plan packing for shipment to installation.
• Preparation of documentation for workshop activities to ensure all equipment and tooling is assembled / prepared to meet the scope of supply and time demands of the project, detailing all consumables / parts required such that Onshore Operations ensure these are available in sufficient time.
• Oversee preparation of all equipment for the decommissioning phase of the project.
• Liaison with the Project Manager, Design department and Product Leaders to ensure engineering calculations are carried out to verify the suitability of procedures and equipment proposed to be used.
• Attend client meetings as required (AWOP, Risk Assessment etc).
• Assist in the selection of competent wellsite decommissioning crews.
• Assist the Project Manager and play a lead role in pre-job briefings prior to mobilisation to the installation.
• Responsibility for delivery of the products and services to internal & external clients on time, on quality and on cost for allocated projects.
• Completion of all database / project process / technical reports / minutes of meeting documentation as per Company's IMS procedures
• Monitoring/manage project performance / timelines and highlight potential problem areas in good time to the Project Manager.
• Ensure all QA/ HSE and personnel issues that have been considered relevant to each project are fulfilled and completed.
• Interface with QA to ensure all certification is complete.
• Manage inspection and repair all returned CES equipment from the project returning it to a state of readiness for the next decommissioning project as per asset PMM.

Offshore

• Undertake survey of the worksite as required, input into survey checklist and provide survey report.
• At the wellsite, supervise and manage all placement and equipment interface as per the agreed deck plan.
• Manage all Claxton / Client communications at the installation.
• Ensure effective planned communication with the Claxton Project Manager / Team including but not limited to telephone discussions, daily reports etc.
• Supervise and manage all wellsite operations in line with approved procedures.
• Effectively manage all Risk Assessments / Risk Assessment verification and permits at the wellsite.
• Record and document accurate records of work at the wellsite paying attention to areas of NPT of changes to the programmed work scope.
• Ensure all project specific documentation is completed to a quality standard and provided directly and in a timely fashion to the Project Manager at the end of the hitch.
• After wellsite operations, manage the backload of all equipment to Claxton base ensuring all relevant documentation has been completed.
• Assist the Project Engineer / Manager with and play a lead role in post-job washup meetings demonstrating highlights and lowlights of the operational aspect (in relation to equipment, crew performance and processes) and recommendations on improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum HNC / HND in related subject or proven experience with similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Adequate knowledge of schedules, quality, deadlines & Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
• Adequate knowledge of Health and Safety, Safe Systems of Work and legal regulations.
• Supervisory experience.
• Offshore experience with drilling practices and well decommissioning practices.
• Preparation of technical work scopes and review and commenting.
• Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with diverse audiences.
• The skills to prepare and execute presentations.
• Must be willing to travel overseas and spend periods of time offshore.
• Offshore Survival and Medical Certification