About PD&MS Group
PD&MS Group is recognised as a provider of safe, effective, and cost efficient design and engineering services to the oil and gas, drilling, production and marine industries. PD&MS focus on brownfield engineering, including upgrades to platforms and rigs. Services include project design, design verification and management, structural, piping, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical / instrumentation design, upgrades and modifications, inspection, auditing and engineering support. PD&MS Group has UK operations in Aberdeen, Dundee, and Great Yarmouth, and international offices in Azerbaijan and Brazil.
VACANCY 1: Project Engineer (Ref: 475)
Role synopsis
Due to continuing growth in the region, PD&MS Group are looking for a Project Engineer to join the team based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects from contract award to completion and close-out.
Preference will be given to Citizens of Azerbaijan.
Key Responsibilities
• Main point of contact for Client acting as “Project Responsible Person”
• Initial identification and confirmation of overall project work-scope and resultant delivery of same
• Responsible for the execution of work according to the agreed schedule and budgets
• Conduct project kick-off meetings in accordance with Company procedures
• Responsible for the selection of pricing format and for producing cost estimates appropriate for each project
• Identification of additional project requirements and the associated change control management, both in terms of deliverables and commercial impact
• Co-ordinate the efforts of multi-discipline engineering teams involved in the project
• Co-ordination of sub-contracts and vendor liaison
• Assisting with identifying resource levels and allocation requirements
• Ensuring adherence to Client requirements / specifications, as a minimum, whilst at the same time protecting / preserving the interests of the Company
• Work proactively with relevant Cost and Planning Engineers to ensure that commitments, costs and schedule are managed and controlled
• Work proactively and meet with client representatives and build a good working rapport
• In conjunction with Cost Engineer identify variances in project budget and expediently implement corrective actions
• In conjunction with Planning Engineer identify any issues with project schedule and expediently implement corrective actions
• Regularly monitor man-hour expenditure versus budget and physical progress, ensuring potential over-runs are identified and actioned in a timely manner
• In conjunction with the Cost Engineer, be responsible for the management and expedient recovery of Work in Progress costs
• Maximise sales invoicing on an on-going basis and ensure billing instructions are kept up to date.
• Evaluate outgoing RFQ’s, carry out bid evaluations and provide recommendation for subsequent Purchase Orders in conjunction with the Cost Engineer, for 3rd party services
• In conjunction with the Cost Engineer review and approve all Purchase invoices ensuring compliance with budget
• Liaise / interface with Client, sub-contractors, vendors and Certifying Authority.
• Produce progress reports on behalf of the Company and/or client
• Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Planning and the Commercial teams
• Responsible for approving all project plans submitted to client.
• Responsible for all internal and external project reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable Industry Codes and Standards, HSE Alerts, Statutory Instruments, Client Specifications and Legislative Requirements and establishing order of precedence on a project-by-project basis.
• Demonstration of safe approach in design and working practises.
• Encouragement of attention to safety.
• Responsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely manner.
• Adherence to the Company Integrated Management System.
• Compliance with quality assurance, health and safety and environmental policies.
• Demonstrate and promote PD&MS QHSE principles and lead by example
• Ensure unsafe activities are challenged.
• Adherence to the requirements of the best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties, in particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design of equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate and promote PD&MS values and lead by example
Essential qualifications and experience
• Degree qualified in an Engineering or Project Management discipline preferred
• HND or equivalent in relevant engineering or Project Management discipline essential
• Membership of or working towards relevant professional body preferred
• Project Management Training – PMI or APM accredited
• Understanding of interfaces between various engineering disciplines
• Understanding of relevant oil & gas industry codes and standards
• Demonstrable experience in an offshore industry project role including construction activities through to close-out
• Experience in the use of planning software
• Demonstrable experience in anticipating and resolving problems and contingency planning capabilities
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Exposure to people management
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Survival BOSIET / FOET
• MIST
VACANCY 2: Structural Engineer (Ref: 378)
Role synopsis
Due to continuing growth in the region, PD&MS Group are looking for a Structural Engineer to join the team based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Candidates will be required to undertake engineering duties associated with the design, construction, certification and safe commissioning for both on and offshore. Additionally candidates should have previous offshore experience in the oil and gas industry and have a proven background in Structural design engineering. Experience of drilling facilities and equipment along with offshore survey experience is desirable.
Preference will be given to citizens of Azerbaijan.
Key Responsibilities
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, PD&MS QHSE Systems.
• Knowledge of, and compliance with, client, industry and international specifications and standards.
• Identification of scope of work required to undertake a project / job.
• Input to project plans and schedules.
• Early identification to Lead Engineer of areas of concern during the course of any project or study.
• Production of cost effective engineering solutions that are fit for purpose, safe and add value to both PD&MS and the Client.
• Ensuring operational and maintenance issues are addressed in the design. Seeking input from operations and maintenance personnel.
• Surveys, both onshore and offshore, to determine information to allow execution of workscopes.
• Monitoring progress of work and achieving completion within the agreed schedule.
• Production of documents and engineering design deliverables.
• Review of Supplier / Vendor documents.
• Produce requisition for purchase of engineered items and services.
• Identification of increase or reduction in scope of work.
• Attendance at meetings called by Project Manager / Engineer.
• Representation of PD&MS with Clients, Suppliers / Vendors in a professional manner.
• Remain up to date with technical developments, client, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the position.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Industry Codes and Standards, HSE Alerts, Statutory Instruments, Client and PD&MS Specifications and Legislative Requirements and establishing order of precedence on a project-by-project basis.
• Responsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely manner.
• Performance of discipline engineering tasks and activities, in accordance with Company QA, HS & E policies.
• 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.
• Adherence to the company integrated management system.
• Compliance with quality assurance, health and safety and environmental policies.
• Demonstrate PD&MS QHSE principles.
• Ensure unsafe activities are challenged.
• Adherence to the requirements of best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties.
• Demonstrate PD&MS values.
• Awareness and understanding of the business drivers and values.
Essential qualifications and experience
• BSc or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline preferred
• HND or equivalent in relevant Engineering Discipline essential
• Chartered Engineer status preferred
• Demonstrable experience in Detailed Design Engineering
• Reasonable understanding of all Engineering disciplines
• Understanding of relevant Oil & Gas Industry Codes and Standards
• Competent in the use of Autodesk Design products
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• BOSIET
• MIST
VACANCY 3: Electrical & Instrument Designer (Ref: 448)
About PD&MS Group
PD&MS Group is recognised as a provider of safe, effective, and cost efficient design and engineering services to the oil and gas, drilling, production and marine industries. PD&MS focus on brownfield engineering, including upgrades to platforms and rigs. Services include project design, design verification and management, structural, piping, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical / instrumentation design, upgrades and modifications, inspection, auditing and engineering support. PD&MS Group has UK operations in Aberdeen, Dundee, and Great Yarmouth, and international offices in Azerbaijan and Brazil.
Role synopsis
In order to support ongoing work in the region, PD&MS Group are looking for an experienced E&I Designer to join the team based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Candidates should have demonstrable experience in detail design, post traineeship, an understanding of relevant oil & gas industry codes and standards and have previous offshore industry experience.
Working as part of a design team, the Designer will produce engineering design deliverables.
Preference will be given to citizens of Azerbaijan.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Lead Engineer the successful candidate will be required undertake the following tasks:
• Represent PD&MS with Clients, Suppliers / Vendors and Certifying Authorities in a professional manner.
• Early identification to the Lead Designer of areas of concern during the course of any project or study.
• Ensure operational and maintenance issues are addressed in the design.
• Surveys, both onshore and offshore, to determine information to allow execution of workscopes.
• Remain up to date and knowledgeable with technical developments, client, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the position.
• During surveys/site visits communication with Operations and Maintenance personnel to ensure all requirements are fulfilled and determine any opportunities where PD&MS can provide engineering solutions to existing problems or for improving existing methods.
• Production of cost effective design solutions that are fit for purpose, safe and add value to both PD&MS and the Client. Motivation of discipline personnel to do similarly.
• Awareness and understanding of the business drivers within the PD&MS / Client relationship and how these can be influenced by innovative designs and minimum cost solutions.
• Performance of engineering tasks and activities, in accordance with PD&MS QA, HS & E Policies.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable Industry Codes and Standards, HSE Alerts, Statutory Instruments, Client Specifications and Legislative Requirements and establishing order of precedence on a project-by-project basis.
• Demonstration of safe approach in design and working practises.
• Encouragement of attention to safety.
• Responsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely manner.
• Adherence to the Company Integrated Management System.
• Compliance with quality assurance, health and safety and environmental policies.
• Demonstrate PD&MS QHSE principles.
• Ensure unsafe activities are challenged.
• Adherence to the requirements of the best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties, in particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design of equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate PD&MS values.
• Raise issues of quality, health, safety and environmental and input to continuous quality improvement element
Essential qualifications and experience
• HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline preferred
• HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline mandatory
• Demonstrable experience in detailed design, post traineeship
• Understanding of relevant Oil & Gas Industry Codes and Standards
• Awareness of all engineering disciplines
• Competent in the use of Autodesk design products
• BOSIET
• MIST
VACANCY 4:Buyer/Expeditor (Ref: 476)
Role synopsis
Due to continuing growth in the region, PD&MS Group are looking for a Buyer/Expeditor to join the team based in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The successful candidate will manage all aspects of buying with regards to acquisition cost, delivery and continuous improvement.
Preference will be given to citizens of Azerbaijan.
Key Responsibilities
• Participate in vendor assessments, bid reviews and contract award formalities
• Prepare bid summaries and procurement status reports
• Review monthly progress reports from vendors/suppliers and report on cost and schedule deviations
• Supplier selection and management
• Provide training and guidance to other purchasing personnel as required
• Effective communication with suppliers to achieve required service and meet project need
• Effective communication with engineers to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions
• Direct negotiations in the commitment of purchases, front cost negotiations, competitive bidding, market and vendor knowledge
• Provide backup support to the Materials & Procurement Lead
• Accurately analyse and evaluate quotes from vendors
• Monitor supplier inspection invitations
• Manage and coordinate supplier close-out meetings
• Meetings with vendors and suppliers
• Prepare weekly and ad hoc reports as required
• Participate in on call rotation as scheduled
• Ensure preventative measures and root cause analysis in place with vendors to increase vendor quality
• Assist supply chain management as required
• Plan and control deliveries, including returns
• Ensure compliance with applicable Industry Codes and Standards, HSE Alerts, Statutory Instruments, Client Specifications and Legislative Requirements and establishing order of precedence on a project-by-project basis
• Demonstration of safe approach in working practises
• Encouragement of attention to safety
• Responsible for ensuring professional development is maintained and identified competency requirements are undertaken in a timely manner
• Adherence to the Company Integrated Management System
• Compliance with quality assurance, health and safety and environmental policies
• Raise issues of quality, health, safety and environmental and input to continuous quality improvement element.
• Demonstrate PD&MS QHSE principles
• Ensure unsafe activities are challenged
• Adherence to the requirements of the best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties
• Demonstrate PD&MS values
Essential qualifications and experience
• CIPS Level 3 or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in similar role
• Minimum of 3 standard grades at grade 3 or higher or equivalent
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
How to apply
To apply please e-mail your detailed CV and covering letter to [email protected] quoting the job title and reference number (Ref: 476) in the subject box.
