Decommissioning Study Lead

John Wood Group

  • Aberdeen Aberdeenshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Wood is currently recruiting for a Decommissioning Study Lead on a long term contract role working outside IR35, but will also consider PAYE or Staff for the right candidate. Responsible for technical and commercial success in delivering high-level & front end studies for Operations EMEA, the Decommissioning Study Lead is the central role in any study to ensure the client's success criteria and objectives are understood.Responsibilities:They will ensure that the proposed scope of work and method statement will adequately fulfil the success criteria and meet the objectives, guide the technical execution of the study, and ensure that the correct methods and level of effort is applied across the study key deliverables, which will usually include a Study Report, Cost Estimate and Schedule. The studies undertaken may include small to large projects and will range from Decommissioning Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Studies through to Technical / Environmental Comparative Assessments, Decommissioning methodology Concept Selection, front end engineering and design, and ad-hoc decommissioning support.Interface with multidiscipline study teams
  • Co-ordinate studies performed by co-operation partners or sub contractors
  • Good appreciation of latest UKCS decommissioning regulations
  • Follow up and report status of the study activities, including economic performance
  • Communication with clients, partners and subcontractors
  • Prepare and give presentations
  • Evaluate capabilities of co-operation partners and subcontractors
  • Facilitate Decommissioning Workshops / Design Reviews / other collaborative engagements with stakeholders
  • Prepare and check relevant parts of study reports, typically as the lead author
  • Prepare tenders for studies, prepare study execution plans, determine study methods and budgets to perform work in accordance with client requirements
  • Co-operate with and provide support to Wood's wider business
  • Support Business Development
  • Provide a consultative role to internal and external clients.
  • Quality - ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the Company Quality Policy and procedures.
  • Health, Safety & Environment - take personal responsibility and reasonable care of own safety and that of others. Work in accordance with training and instruction provided, reporting any shortfalls. Adhere to the requirements of the Company Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and report all incidents and accidents without delay.
Qualifications:Qualifications:
  • Min Degree Qualified, preferably in a technical subject
  • Chartered (preferred).
Knowledge, skills and experience:
  • Minimum of 10 year track record of Decommissioning, Subsea or Brownfield Modifications covering both fixed and floating offshore facilities
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering early phase consultancy / studies (concept, pre-FEED, FEED) expertise
  • Demonstrable experience of planning and writing content for tenders
  • Demonstrable ability to deliver efficient analytical solutions to engineering and cost estimating activities
  • Good rounded knowledge of oil and gas process systems, utilities, pipelines and subsea infrastructure
  • Specialist experience (SME) an advantage
Personal attributes:
  • Strong working knowledge of multi-discipline engineering, estimating methods, scheduling and management techniques
  • Ability to balance competing requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage expectations whilst enhancing relationships, both internally and externallyAbout Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

John Wood Group