Senior Electrical Designer - KENERA

Who we are looking for

A (Senior Electrical Designer) to join our team at Kenera on a zero-hour contact.

Key details

Job title: (Senior Electrical Designer)

Location: (UK – Aberdeen - Hybrid)

Contract Type: (zero-hour)

One Team. One Journey.

KCA Deutag, including Kenera, were acquired by H&P Inc. on 16th January 2025. 

For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business, search our vacancies here: https://www.hpinc.com/about/careers

About Kenera 

Kenera brings together over 130 years of experience and the knowledge, skills and expertise of the KCA Deutag Group, RDS and Bentec, to deliver customer-centric solutions in hydrocarbons and renewables.

At H&P, our people are our strength

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together..

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

Kenera recognises that managing talent is vital to achieving continued growth.

We will manage career development to ensure that our employees have every opportunity to develop their skills and pursue ambitions. We promote a culture in which employees are encouraged to communicate openly and honestly on any issues, concerns or suggestions they may have.

If you are looking to boost your career, in a business with excellent growth opportunities across the hydrocarbon and clean energy sectors, with an attractive market-rate salary on offer, contributory pension, benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then read on.

The benefits of being a Kenera employee

There are many benefits of working for Kenera, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond. We have an incomparable working atmosphere and strengthen our team spirit through annual social events.

Application process

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Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

Key details about the role and the candidate

Provision of discipline design services for the allocated Engineering Office or Project(s).  

Primary responsibilities 

• Production of cost-effective design solutions that are fit for purpose, safe and add value to both Kenera and the Client.  Motivation of discipline personnel to do similarly. 
• Surveys, both onshore and offshore, to determine information to allow execution of workscopes.
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, Kenera Management Systems.  Assurance that personnel under the Lead Designer’s control comply with the procedures.
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, client, industry and international specifications and standards.  Assurance that personnel under the Lead Designer’s control comply with relevant documents.
• Supervision of discipline personnel under own control, and for the quality of work produced by these discipline personnel. 
• Assurance of competence of design personnel under the Senior Designer’s control.  Identification of personnel shortfalls and submission of proposal to the Lead Discipline Designer for solutions such as training, coaching or replacement.
• Identification of design scope of work required to undertake a project/job.  Estimation of deliverables, manpower and time required to execute the scope of work. 
• Input to project plans and schedules via the Lead Discipline Designer. 
• Early identification to the Lead Discipline Designer of areas of concern during any project or study with necessary corrective action identified.
• Production of cost-effective design solutions that are fit for purpose, safe and add value to both Kenera and the Client.  Motivation of discipline personnel to do similarly.
• Ensuring operational and maintenance issues are addressed in the design.  Seeking input from operations and maintenance personnel and, if beneficial, carrying out presentations to site personnel of changes to their installation.
• Surveys, both onshore and offshore, to determine information to allow execution of workscopes.
• Raising requisitions for purchase of engineered items and services, as directed by the Lead Discipline Designer.
• Monitoring progress of work and achieving completion within the agreed schedule and budget.  Reporting progress to the Lead Discipline Designer as per Kenera systems and procedures.
• Checking of documents created by own discipline, e.g. drawings, bills of materials.
• Identification of increase or reduction in scope of work and advising the Lead Discipline Designer accordingly.
• Ensuring Discipline Designers follow discipline procedures for document control and use and retention of check prints / IDC comments prints.
• Representation of Kenera with Clients and Suppliers / Vendors in a professional manner as required.
• Awareness and understanding of the business drivers within the Kenera / Client relationship and how these can be influenced by innovative designs and minimum cost solutions.

Experience

• Proven experience in discipline design role with an Oilfield Operator, Drilling Contractor or Service Company

Behaviour and Skills

• Demonstrate competence in discipline area
• Must be well organised, proactive and a good communicator
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to tailor their approach to deal appropriately with all levels of contact
• An assertive and self-confident person
• Team player who demonstrates maximum flexibility and remains calm under pressure
• Deadline conscious with strong drive and initiative and ability to work well in time sensitive situations 
• Understanding of the Oil & Gas sector marketplace, market forces