Principal Project Engineer

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

We are looking for a Principal Engineer - Task Lead to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure that the Work/Project is performed focused on HSSE and quality aspects and within the budgets & forecasts whilst achieving the goals and objectives defined in Project Charter, Project Execution Strategy and Task Execution Strategy covering (when applicable): Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Completion
• Ensure focus on functional design solutions with respect to overall system functionality and operability, HSSE aspects and constructability & cost reduction
• Ensure that milestone reviews are performed for critical milestones with focus on Execution Key Deliverables and Management Key Deliverables
• Establish and maintain an effective Task organization with clear responsibilities, authorities and command/reporting lines, compatible with overall project organization responsibilities, policies and project objectives, proper and adequate personnel at all times, and secure good Interdisciplinary co-ordination
• Ensure clear interfaces towards suppliers and subcontractors with respect to Task scope of work.
• Establish and present Task Execution Strategy for approval for Portfolio Manager
• Ensure that all changes in scope of work/plan/budget are approved by Portfolio Manager and implemented.
• Ensure that the Task scope of work is clear and understood by the Task organization.
• Define/freeze, in the Task start-up period (in close co-operation with Task Team): Procurement package priorities, Modification packages, milestone dates, critical QLs for key deliverables, necessary aggregated milestone checks.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of Task activity schedule (Level 4): Reflecting the entire Task scope of work, in accordance with PEM, in accordance with the overall Task Portfolio Schedule, with clear ownership to all activities within the Task organization.
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of a document development schedule and a detailed fabrication & installation schedule (Level 5).
• Create and get approval from Portfolio Manager of cost budget and plan for each Task.
• Ensure that approved changes are reflected in manning, cost and schedule.
• Ensure clear interfaces in each Task towards suppliers and subcontractors with respect to scope of work, system design and area design.

We think you should have:

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree with excellent experience in front end studies, FEED and/or EPCI projects from energy sector
• A commercial behavior and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A strong work ethic and a proactive attitude
• The ability to see solutions together with meeting customer expectations and requirements
• The competency to be accurate, flexible, and organized
• Leader skills and experience
• Customer mindset and broad experience with project leadership