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, have 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 Senior Instrument Designer.

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.
To be aware of and adhere to the Company values, systems and processes including PEM and AKiMS.
To ensure that the work allocated is completed in compliance with Line Managers requirements.
To ensure that the inter-discipline aspects of the design are addressed.
To ensure the generation of project drawing deliverables is via AKMS (including “check-in” / check-out”, if applicable).
The maintenance of professional standards with regard to both attitude and work.
Ensuring that Designers, and CAD Operators are fully acquainted with the appropriate use of AKIMS.
To coach less experienced members within the squad to assist with their development.

Technical:
The preparation of drawings and or modelling related to discipline in accordance with the agreed workscope, man-hours and schedule
The carrying out of Single Discipline checking of Designers and CAD Operators work in accordance with the Company / Project procedures including PEM
The carrying out of Onshore or Offshore Site Surveys, as required, to assist in the initial workscope definition or the development of the design and the compilation of a survey report in accordance with the Company / Project procedures
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

Qualifications & personal attributes 

HNC or HND in a Relevant Engineering Discipline preferred
ONC (or Equivalent) in a Relevant Engineering Discipline preferred
Current Offshore Survival Certificate preferred
Current Medical Certificate preferred
Working knowledge of  2D CAD systems (AutoCAD / Microstation) preferred
Working Knowledge of PDMS (3D CAD system) preferred
Demonstrable experience within an engineering industry as a Designer/Senior Designer
Industry recognised training where applicable

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