Job Description

Location: Aberdeen 

Duration: Permanent (Staff Preferred, Contractors can be accepted) 

Work type: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 
9-Day Fortnight Available (Staff) 

ASCO Workforce Solutions are hiring on behalf of our client for an Applications Engineer, who will be a technical focal point in the ongoing development and deployment of the clients Compact Workover Rigs (CWR) solution. This role will support the Engineering Director with a functional reporting line to the Engineering Manager, and cross-functional project teams in delivering rig-based solutions for plug and abandonment (P&A) and well intervention operations on the UKCS and internationally.  

The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity in design, robust understanding of rig-based operations, and the ability to align application engineering activities with the clients strategic rig technology initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the integration of the Compact Workover Rig solution into project scopes while ensuring compatibility with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements. 

• Provide oversight and leadership in the project design and operational integration phases. 

Design 

• Interface with external partners and internal teams to align equipment system design objectives and manufacturing details with project requirements. 

• Create, review and refine designs to meet project specifications and industry standards. 

• Technical documentation focal point for ancillary equipment and interfaces for prime movers and other equipment. This includes technical files for ATEX and Machinery Directive compliance.  

• Support development of comprehensive technical documentation and reports ready for third party verification. 

• Identify opportunities for design improvements and cost efficiencies. 

• Troubleshoot design issues during project implementation and propose effective solutions. 

• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SIT (Site Integration Test) activities. 

Operations Integration

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose solutions for well P&A and intervention projects.
• Support operations teams by aligning rig design capability with client-specific well challenges and logistical constraints, to ensure effective deployment of compact rig packages
• Development and review of interface drawings in conjunction with the internal engineering discipline teams. This would include stack up drawings, PFD, P&ID, platform modelling and other facility services interface drawings necessary for equipment mobilization.
• Review of equipment installation requirements including lift plan, deck loading, hazardous area locations, equipment skidding plans, hose and cable routing, etc.
• Identify operational gaps and propose innovations that enhance performance, reduce emissions, and optimise rig-up/rig-down time.
• Support HAZIDs and Safety Case tasks including conducting reviews and report generation.

General

• Report design progress and challenges directly to the Applications Team Engineering Director.
• Ensure that all safety standards and policies are adhered to, and deficiencies are reported as per policies and guidelines, via the appropriate reporting structure and systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant design codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Adhere to corporate procedure and management systems.
• Support development of detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Inventor and/or SolidWorks.
• Utilize technical problem solving and critical thinking skills when looking at solutions.

Minimum Qualifications / Competencies: 

Offshore Certificates:             Client to provide the necessary certification (if required)

Academic Qualifications:        Bachelors Degree (Engineering)

Professional Qualifications:    Chartered Engineer Status through a recognised professional body.

• In Equivalent Role: Minimum 10 Years or more
• Oil & Gas Sector Experience: 10 years minimum
• Drilling Contractor Experience or Workover rig and rig solution experience required
• Demonstrable experience with design work relevant to oilfield services equipment provision.
• Proficient in 3D modelling in SD Inventor and/or Solidworks including Finite Element Analysis.
• Offshore experience preferred

Personal skills:

• Solutions orientated.
• Cost aware.
• Able to communicate with others to understand requirements
• Able to lead other key resources towards common goal and integrate with wider stakeholders.
• Able to prioritise workload and work closely with senior management
• Good administration skills