Corporate overview

Aker Solutions provides oilfield products, systems and services for customers in the oil and gas industry world-wide. The company's knowledge and technologies span from reservoir to production and through the life of a field. Aker Solutions brings together engineering and technologies for oil and gas drilling, field development and production. The company employs approximately 23 500 people in more than 30 countries. They apply the knowledge and create and use technologies that deliver their customers' solutions.

We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry face now and in the future

Aker Solutions is a leading global oil services company that provides engineering and construction services, technology, products and field-life solutions for the oil & gas industry. Aker Solutions currently has 18 000 people working worldwide.

Our Business very much depends on our people; all our major achievements are team efforts. We are looking for dedicated team players who like to be part of a winning team, who meet challenges head on to serve our customers’ needs.

Aker Offshore Partner Ltd based in Aberdeen, has excellent opportunities for talented individuals who can strengthen our team and support our ambitious growth plans within the engineering, construction, maintenance, modification and operations market.

We are currently looking for a Piping Designer for an 'ongoing contract' position, location just off Aberdeen City Centre.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please apply below.

Responsibilities and tasks

To carry out design activities within an area of a project and ensure that the technical and safety integrity of the design is maintained and that the Company and Project procedures are adhered to

Organisational:
To ensure that the work allocated is completed in compliance with Line Manager requirements
To ensure that the inter-discipline aspects of the design are addressed
To ensure the generation of project drawing deliverables is via  AKIMS (including “check-in” / check-out” if applicable)
The maintenance of professional standards with regard to both attitude and work

Technical:
The preparation of drawings and or modelling related to discipline as directed
Assist in onshore or offshore site surveys, as required, during the initial workscope definition or the development of the design
Ensuring that the work is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the current releases of any Company / Client or Statutory Design Codes, Standards or Procedures, including PEM, as directed by the Engineers, and/or Designers


APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK WITHIN THE UK

Qualifications & personal attributes

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Attained or Studying towards HNC or HND in a Relevant Engineering Discipline preferred
Attained or Studying towards ONC (or equivalent) in a Relevant Engineering Discipline preferred
Current Offshore Survival Certificate
Current Medical Certificate
Working knowledge of  2D CAD systems (AutoCAD / Microstation)
Working knowledge of  PDMS (3D CAD system)
Demonstrable experience within the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry as a Designer
Industry recognised training where applicable
Good team working
Good organisational
Pro-active attitude

We offer

•Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future
•An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues
•Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance