Decommissioning Operational Lead in Great Yarmouth at Claxton Engineering Services Group

Claxton is a part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with huge inventory of rapid call off tooling, to deliver to our clients. Across a vast array of drilling riser systems, well abandonment equipment and structures, Claxton delivers pragmatic, safe reliable solutions to the operating challenges faced by our clients. We have a Global team with a singular mission, to make our clients projects happen., Claxton are looking to a Decommissioning Operational Lead. Based at their facility in Great Yarmouth, the Decommissioning Lead will be key to Operational improvements, Cross training for Global Offshore Staff in Decommissioning, Implementation of existing / Upgraded and new Technologies regarding procedures and operational excellence, review maintenance plans to De-risk failures and improve operational turnaround times.,

• Working directly for the assigned Project Engineer, provide input into the overall project plan, timings, and execution methodology for the project.


• Provide input into the operational procedure, either peer contribution, drafting or reviewing.


• Selection of the appropriate tools/equipment to fulfil operational requirements with the assistance of the Project Manager, Product Leaders, and other technical leads as required.


• Input into deck plans.


• Preparation of equipment lists for assigned projects, taking into consideration order of use and accessibility once on the installation. Interface with Warehouse to plan packing for shipment to installation.


• Preparation of documentation for workshop activities to ensure all equipment and tooling is assembled / prepared to meet the scope of supply and time demands of the project, detailing all consumables / parts required such that Onshore Operations ensure these are available in sufficient time.


• Oversee preparation of all equipment for the decommissioning phase of the project.


• Liaison with the Project Manager, Design department and Product Leaders to ensure engineering calculations are carried out to verify the suitability of procedures and equipment proposed to be used.


• Attend client meetings as required (AWOP, Risk Assessment etc…).


• Assist in the selection of competent wellsite decommissioning crews.


• Assist the Project Manager and play a lead role in pre-job briefings prior to mobilisation to the installation.


• Responsibility for delivery of the products and services to internal & external clients on time, on quality and on cost for allocated projects.


• Completion of all database / project process / technical reports / minutes of meeting documentation as per Company's IMS procedures


• Monitoring/manage project performance / timelines and highlight potential problem areas in good time to the Project Manager.


• Ensure all QA/ HSE and personnel issues that have been considered relevant to each project are fulfilled and completed


• Interface with QA to ensure all certification is complete.


• Manage inspection and repair all returned CES equipment from the project returning it to a state of readiness for the next decommissioning project as per asset PMM.


• Work alongside the Decommissioning Technical Manager in equipment development


• Work with the offshore operations manager and competency manager on technicians' development and cross training across all sites


• Work with international sites on technicians' development across all abrasive spreads


• Development and standardising of Decommissioning offshore and onshore practices across all sites


• Assist as technical sales lead for offshore Decommissioning operations (equipment/Personnel)


• Attend required mobilisations for equipment installation/commissioning


• Undertake survey of the worksite as required, input into survey checklist and provide survey report.


• At the wellsite, supervise and manage all placement and equipment interface as per the agreed deck plan.


• Manage all Claxton / Client communications at the installation.


• Ensure effective planned communication with the Claxton Project Manager / Team including but not limited to telephone discussions, daily reports etc…


• Supervise and manage all wellsite operations in line with approved procedures.


• Effectively manage all Risk Assessments / Risk Assessment verification and permits at the wellsite.


• Record and document accurate records of work at the wellsite paying attention to areas of NPT of changes to the programmed work scope.


• Ensure all project specific documentation is completed to a quality standard and provided directly and in a timely fashion to the Project Manager at the end of the hitch.


• After wellsite operations, manage the backload of all equipment to Claxton base ensuring all relevant documentation has been completed.


• Assist the Project Engineer / Manager with and play a lead role in post-job washup meetings demonstrating highlights and lowlights of the operational aspect (in relation to equipment, crew performance and processes) and recommendations on improvements.
  
  Minimum HNC / HND OR 5 years equivalent experience in a technical / engineering capacity.


• Desirable to have technical knowledge of the products and services offered by Claxton.


• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (IMS) and Equipment Maintenance and certification requirements.


• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work.


• Experience of managing teams either onshore or offshore.


• Experience of Maintaining and running an Abrasive cutting systems.


• Offshore experience with drilling practices and well decommissioning practices.


• Experience in client liaison and management in both job planning and execution/in the field phases.


• Experience in participation in DWOP's/ Project Kick off meetings.


• Preparation of equipment lists.


• Technical authoring of technical documents and Operational procedures and review and commenting


• Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail.


• Methodical thinker able to break down complex issues and troubleshoot.


• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with diverse audiences.


• Always to demonstrate a highly professional conduct.


• Good interpersonal skills for liaising with both colleagues and clients.


• The skills to prepare and execute presentations.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.


• Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.


• Must be willing to travel overseas and spend periods of time offshore.


• Valid passport.


• Current Offshore Survival and Medical Certification
  
  Claxton is a part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with huge inventory of rapid call off tooling, to deliver to our clients. Across a vast array of drilling riser systems, well abandonment equipment and structures, Claxton delivers pragmatic, safe reliable solutions to the operating challenges faced by our clients. We have a Global team with a singular mission, to make our clients projects happen.