GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The subsea cables Engineer is responsible for managing the technical and engineering
activities in the Inter Array and Export cables for the project.
He or she will also provide support on the cable design and electrical characteristics for the
onshore export cable
He or she will be responsible of ensuring that design solutions for the Work Packages under
his/her responsibility deliver the most costs effective solution taking account of life cycle cost
and system availability.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Responsible for the technical analysis and definition of the cable packages and
ensuring that are in accordance with applicable standards (e.g. the Grid Code),
legislation, ethics, and good practices across the offshore wind farms industry, tender
requirements, regulatory aspects and project policies
* This will include providing all the specifications and technical documentation to allow
Project's engagement with the correspondent subcontractors and to evaluate
suppliers, with the intention of guaranteeing the correct application, bidding,
construction and operation, ensuring that the determining factors established by the
Permitting department, Environmental and other departments are met.
* Provides technical support to other areas of the technical department and other
departments as necessary across the project lifecycle to ensure the successful
completion of the project.
* Definition of consent and environment conditions associated with subsea cable works
and management of compliance during project lifetime.
* Maintain an effective and systematic planning and control of project electrical design
and works (in what concerns cost, deadline, quality and safety); Ensuring control of
the budget, deadlines and quality aspect.
* Together with the manager provide risk management plans of the cable packages as
part of an overall project risk management strategy.
* Provide lessons learned on the projects and participate in wider OW knowledge
groups with peers across projects contributing to the application of synergies across
the group
* Foster collaboration and teamwork with the OW corporate areas facilitating the
efficiency in works related to the Project and alignment with OW practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering degree
EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of 5 years' work experience with a proven track record in subsea cables
installation is required.
* Contractual negotiation experience will be valued.
* A recognized qualification in health and safety would be advantageous
KNOWLEDGE
* Comprehensive knowledge of standards/regulations and best practice associated
with the design and installation of subsea power cables essential.
* Specific knowledge of electrical and Scada aspects of wind turbine technology is
desirable.
* Specific knowledge of cable route engineering and associated areas including
project surveying is essential.
* Knowledge of electrical and mechanical design of subsea cables is required
Knowledge of the latest legislation and guidance of the management of health and
safety is also required.
SKILLS
* Strong technical skills
* Ability to communicate across all levels of the project team.
* Proactive to identify and resolve problems, and to find optimizations and
improvements.
* Commercial awareness in order to identify risks and opportunities early and initiate
appropriate actions.
* Ability to work within approved budgets and under deadline pressure.
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
