Senior RAMS Engineer

NOV Inc
Aberdeen
1 year ago
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CLOSING DATE August 30th 2024

NOV Process Systems is seeking an experienced Senior RAMS Engineer to join our team.

As a Senior RAMS Engineer at NOV Process Systems, you will be the global focal point for reliability, maintainability, availability, functional safety, root cause analysis, warranty management, field support, digitalization, preventative maintenance, and condition monitoring. 

FUNCTION PURPOSE:

Serve as the focal point for all tasks related to Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Functional Safety (RAMS), including vendor audits. Lead efforts in root cause analysis, warranty management, field support, digitalization, preventative maintenance, and condition monitoring. Work across projects and locations from early phases to delivery and aftermarket tasks. Advocate and implement advanced operation methods, including machine learning and remotely controlled facilities. Provide technical interface towards digitalization and automation stakeholders. Advise on real-time monitoring, preventative maintenance, and risk-based maintenance solutions.

FUNCTION OBJECTIVES:

Within your areas of expertise, you will:

Maintain and share knowledge, experience, and lessons learned with the organization. Perform RAMS calculations and evaluations, developing appropriate tools and using relevant software. Execute and lead root cause analysis. Conduct calculations relevant to warranty management, preventative maintenance, and condition monitoring. Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and templates in collaboration with the team manager. Develop and maintain a Process Systems database with RAMS data, punch list items, and failure/breakdown reports. Assist field operation services and supervise onshore/offshore tasks on Process Systems delivered products. Apply solutions using the latest developments in operation methods. Support stakeholders to achieve project goals within budget and timeline. Assist project engineering leads and managers in project design and execution according to contract and client needs. Stay updated with international standards and directives, informing the team about relevant updates.

FORMAL COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE:

BSc degree in relevant disciplines. Additional relevant studies are an advantage. Documented “continuous learning” mindset. Certificates for onshore/offshore works and willingness to renew them as needed. Project execution experience, preferably in oil and gas projects. Familiarity with international standards and directives (IEC, ASME, API, ISO, NORSOK, EU commission). Experience with specifications from oil companies like Shell, BP, Equinor, and Saudi Aramco. Significant ‘office and field’ experience in process technologies such as: Hydrate Inhibition (MEG) Gas Dehydration (TEG) Gas Sweetening (Amine) Water Injection (SRU) / Produced Water Separation Strong technical advisory skills. Proactive and innovative approach. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently. Sound knowledge of project and internal management tools, procedures, and systems. Fluency in English, with good verbal and written communication skills. Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (Python, C, C++, JavaScript, Typescript, Java). Foundational knowledge of machine learning principles is an advantage.

ABOUT US:

NOV Process Systems provides innovative processing technologies, systems, and services to the oil and gas industry. We deliver advanced solutions for separation and treatment processes, ensuring excellence in service delivery and project execution. Our head office is located at Fornebu, Norway, with branches in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, UK, France, Korea, Australia, Brazil, and Houston.

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