Senior Electrical Designer, BENTEC

We’re looking for

A Senior Electrical Designer to join our team at BENTEC, to be based at our Aberdeen office. Hybrid working available.

Key details 

Job title: Senior Electrical Designer 

Location: Aberdeen 

Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time / ad-hoc

About BENTEC

BENTEC is a global leader in energy engineering and technology – trusted by major operators, known for our technical credibility, and relied upon to deliver in the world’s most complex environments.​

​With decades of experience in the design and manufacture of rig and energy systems, BENTEC combines engineering expertise with practical insight and advanced digital capability. From concept to decommissioning, BENTEC delivers equipment, systems and aftermarket support services that maximise performance across hydrocarbons, renewables and emerging energy technologies.​

​From more efficient drilling and extending asset life, to bringing smarter technologies to the field, BENTEC helps customers think bigger, move faster, and go further.

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

BENTEC 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 BENTEC employee

There are many benefits of working for BENTEC, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

Meaningful work - We don’t just follow procedures, we rewrite them when there’s a better way. You’ll work with people who put safety and service before everything else, challenging conventional thinking.

Global network - We’re a connected network of around 800 experts across the UK, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Norway and Germany. Our people are leaders, innovators, and trailblazers. What’s more, we’re part of the H&P Group, meaning you’ll be able to tap into an even bigger network of energy professionals.

Application process

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We look forward to hearing from you.

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).  

You and the role

Time-served Electrical Designer familiar with the design, equipment and production of deliverables typically associated with offshore drilling facilities.

Primary responsibilities 

Safety

• Demonstration of safe approach in design and working practices, following the objectives of the Office and project specific Health, Safety and Environmental Plans. 
• Encouragement of attention to safety in personnel under the Lead Designer’s control.

Financial

• Awareness and understanding of the business drivers within the KCA DEUTAG / Client relationship and how these can be influenced by innovative designs and fit-for-purpose solutions.

Business Development

• Development of good working relationship with Client and site personnel.
• Use of opportunities at meetings with Clients, Vendors etc. to learn of additional work which KCA DEUTAG could undertake and to promote KCA DEUTAG’s capabilities.
• During surveys and site visits, communication with Operations and Maintenance personnel to determine any opportunities where KCA DEUTAG could provide an engineering solution to existing problems or for improving the existing practice.

Departmental Development

• Liaison with the Lead Discipline Designer to identify areas for development and to implement improvements in working practices.

Systems and Processes

• Provision of information as required by KCA DEUTAG systems.

People

• Training and development of Trainee Discipline Designers and assistance to Lead Discipline Engineer for training and development of Graduate Discipline Engineers.

Quality

• Adherence to the KCA DEUTAG BMS.

• Keeping up to date with technical developments, client, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the role.

Planning & Organising

• Direct functional responsibility for fit for purpose design deliverables, delivered to schedule and budget.

 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 remain 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 
• Must speak and write fluent English

Minimum qualifications 

• Professional qualifications and member of discipline professional institution are preferred