Design Engineer- Analysis
DOF, Australia
Job Description
It’s in our DNA to move
Curiosity and drive to change quickly is in our DNA. An adventure in growth and transformation which is a legacy from our founders, makes DOF one of the most exciting places to work. DOF has transformed several times through our history, not for the sake of our image, but to move towards a sustainable future. From fishing to traditional offshore energy and now to offshore renewables. We see moving our experience and competence into new tech, fuels, and fields as part of our everyday work.
The Company’s size and solidity creates a safe space to play with ideas, trying always, engineering solutions, and learning from different people. Our experts will help you to develop your knowledge, skills, and experience in DOF’s core activities, which offer exciting activities and plenty of opportunity to grow.
Join us as our new Design Engineer (Analysis).
We are looking for another member to join our Engineering Team: a working environment consisting of highly educated, skilled, positive, innovative, and enthusiastic employees. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position enables you to work on complex and rewarding projects with blue chip clients in offshore and subsea industry.
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DOF Subsea are currently seeking to employ an experienced Design Engineer (Analysis) on a contract or permanent basis.
DOF Subsea projects involve creation of plans and procedures for subsea installation and recovery operations including crane lifting, flexlay, mooring lay and towing. By modelling and simulation of these operations using Orcaflex software, Python automation and hand calculations in Excel, you will develop operational methods and assess those methods for feasibility, offshore operability and design loads. Your analysis will support project teams and the structural design and drafting team.
You will be a creative self-starter and problem-solver. Modelling operations, you will be thorough with an eye for detail.
Primarily responsible to the Engineering Manager, you will ensure that DOF Subsea engineering standards are observed for assigned tasks.
Due to the immediate start, you will need to be currently based in Perth with Australian work rights.
We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. DOF Subsea is an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity.
Who we are
At DOF what we do is as important as the way we do business our operations are safe, legal and ethical, everywhere we do business. The DOF team treat each other and our surroundings with RESPECT, INTEGRITY and strive for EXCELLENCE in all we do. All our employees are expected to have a drive for results and solve problems, but not without showing integrity and focusing on communication along the way.
With a multi-national workforce of around 3,800 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. More than 40 years in the offshore business, has g group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity.
DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry.
The company’s main operation centers and business units are located in Norway, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.
Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Offshore Engineering or Naval Architecture that is recognised by Engineers Australia for Professional Membership;
- Recent experience in analysis of subsea installation and recovery methods including SURF projects;
- First principles understanding of splash zone hydrodynamics, ship motions and behaviour of flexibles;
- Proven ability to design and specify lift rigging to DNV standards;
- Current experience in using Orcaflex software, Python and MS Excel;
- Demonstrated excellence in English report writing in MS Word with the clear ability to tailor reporting to suit the intended audience;
- Enthusiasm for proposing and developing solutions to complex problems;
- A practical problem-solving approach that works in the real world; and
- A strong commitment to HSEQ.
Benefits
We offer the following:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work options, including 9-day fortnight