Principal Engineer - Lifting Equipment

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for lifting equipment, such as Offshore Pedestal Cranes , overhead cranes and pull-in winches. 

About the position

This Principal Mechanical Engineer will serve as a package responsible engineer for lifting equipment in our major Oil & Gas ,Offshore Wind and Renewables projects. Package Responsible Engineer for the procurement of various Lifting and Material Handling Equipment packages include Offshore/Onshore Cranes, Overhead Cranes, Winches, and Off-loading systems.

Responsibilities and tasks include

• Participate in material handling studies in collaboration with the layout discipline
• Conduct design studies, technology qualification, selection, and assessments for material handling equipment
• Prepare and distribute equipment specifications and datasheets. Carry out technical evaluations of quotations received from suppliers
• Serve as the technical point of contact with suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines
• Conduct inspections and testing at the supplier’s workshop and ensure the timely delivery of equipment and documentation
• Oversee the installation of equipment and conduct testing at the yard/offshore. Evaluate and respond to technical queries
• Review and approve supplier documentation and contribute to technical data registers
• Ensure the supplier’s scope of work complies with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards

Qualifications

• Higher education (BSc or Msc), long relevant experience may competence for lack of formal education
• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience in design/delivery of lifting equipment 
• Experienced with multidisciplinary engineering in Crane Suppliers or EPC Contractors
• Familiar with relevant local international codes and standards such as NORSOK, EN, Norwegian acts and regulations
• Proficiency with 3D CAD softwares

Personal qualities

• Fluent in written and oral English, Norwegian is an advantage
• Cooperative working attitude and acceptance for multicultural team environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Innovative, systematic, and proactive; committed to improving methods with digital tools and meeting deadlines with high quality
• Consistent with Aibel’s values; responsible, visionary, open and flexible

Become our colleague

Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.

Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.

We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Application deadline and contact information:

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Department Manager: Reza Shafieezadeh

Work Place: Oslo

Application deadline: 31.01.2025

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