Job Description

The DOF Group is present in all regions of the world and is growing. DOF is expanding its operations in Aberdeen to allow it to perform in-house installation analysis for the projects we are working on. This can range from mooring operations or flexible pipeline installation for traditional oil and gas, to cable installation and repair projects in the renewables sector. Our fleet of vessels is extremely versatile which is reflected in the projects that we work on. If you've got relevant experience using Orcaflex or a similar dynamic analysis program, we are interested in hearing from you.


As part of the DOF Engineering Department, you will perform analysis to support the delivery of projects in the Atlantic Region with the opportunity to work with the teams in our other regional offices. You will work in a positive, innovative environment with highly educated and skilled colleagues.


DOF offers a blend of young and experienced engineers supported by operational personnel, fostering professional growth and personal development. DOF is a value driven organisation with clear guiding principles to meet project and client expectations with a strong understanding and commitment to HSEQ standards and our core values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety.


We are looking for experienced

Installation Analysis Engineers

working across the following activities:

Performing installation or recovery analysis for flexible products (flexible pipelines, umbilicals, cables) Performing analysis for the overboarding or recovery of subsea structures Performing analysis for tow and mooring installation projects Providing project technical support during tendering and engineering phase upon award Utilising lessons learned to improve processes and techniques within the engineering team Participating in mentoring junior engineers and building on our values Offshore trips to maximise exposure to operations
If you have relevant experience and are excited about working in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply to join our innovative team at DOF.

Who we are

With a multi-national workforce of about 5,000 personnel, DOF Group ASA is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, and engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With over 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology and capacity.


DOF's core businesses are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention and diving operations primarily for the oil and gas sector. From PSV charter to Subsea engineering, DOF offers a full spectrum of top quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding industry. The Company's main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, the UK, the USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

Office location for the role is Aberdeen, UK

Requirements

Higher education (bachelor's/master's degree) and/or relevant work experience. Working understanding of DNV-ST-N001, DNV-RP-N103 Flexible product installation analysis and lay table development Lifting analysis for complex lifts (e.g. vessel to vessel and subsea) Modelling of hydrodynamic forces acting on floating bodies and lifted equipment in the splash zone In-place analysis of flexibles e.g. UBH and moorings Understanding of ship motions and development of RAOs Excellent reporting skills and a proven ability to translate complex results into plain English Use of software such as: Orcaflex, including automation using Python Orcawave Rhino (ship hull surface modelling for RAO development) MS Excel and Word Fluency in English;
The position reports to the UK Engineering Manager.

Benefits

Will be discussed during the recruitment process.