Local Unit & Position Description:
Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping safeguard life, property and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.
Our highly respected Risk Advisory department in the UK and Ireland, is primarily responsible for the delivery of consultancy-based safety, integrity and risk management services. We provide high quality advisory services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas sector (upstream, midstream and downstream) and, increasingly, provide similar services to the evolving hydrogen and renewables sectors.
Within this, our specialist integrity teams deliver a range of critical consultancy services such as failure investigation, fitness for service assessment, stress analysis, life extension, risk-based inspection, asset health assessment, and vibration assessment and risk management, to operators in support of their ongoing operations.
We are also leading our industry in advising clients how to repurpose their existing assets for the transportation of hydrogen or carbon dioxide to support the energy transition and deliver the innovative solutions that our industry and planet needs. This multi-disciplinary approach, with materials and integrity engineers working alongside our other discipline experts drawn from safety, flow assurance and rotating equipment, is what makes what we do unique.
Our Opportunity:
As a Senior or Principal Vibration and Integrity Engineer within our specialist Vibration and Asset Health team, you will support clients across the energy industry through provision of advisory services to manage the mechanical integrity of assets throughout their life cycle.
Key services delivered by the team include:
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Development and implementation of methods for managing pipework vibration risks on energy assets, including cost-effective remedial solutions
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Pipework and structural vibration measurement and investigation
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Theoretical analysis of vibration, fluid pulsation and noise issues
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Failure and mechanical integrity investigations
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Plant condition assessments to support operational, integrity and safety objectives
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Compressor testing to ensure safe and efficient operation
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Plant surveys to check compliance of compressor safety equipment
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Technology qualification and research
As a highly analytical Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will support and lead projects in the above areas for process plant and pipework on energy industry assets, including gas processing, transmission and distribution facilities. You’ll be responsible for project delivery across the full life cycle, from proposal preparation, methodology development, analysis and reporting, through to recommendation and development of solutions.
Your expertise will be invaluable in helping shape our team's approach to creating innovative solutions for our clients, defining our future strategy, and enhancing our capabilities to identify opportunities for wider integration of our services.
In this varied role you will also collaborate with our business development team, contributing to winning new business with existing and potential clients, developing proposals, bidding for contracts, attending client meetings and building relationships with key stakeholders.
Additionally, as a senior member of the Vibration and Asset Health team, you will have a mentoring role to oversee and support the activities of our less experienced engineers and there will also be opportunities for working across other teams within Asset Integrity / Risk Advisory and the wider DNV group, on a range of energy asset technology projects.
Here at DNV we encourage hybrid working, allowing you to divide your time between being primarily based from our Loughborough (Leicestershire) offices and working remotely. The nature of this role will also require flexibility to with offshore assignments a possibility, and will therefore require a willingness to work on short to medium term offshore assignments as required and flexibility to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas to attend client meetings and conferences etc.
Position Qualifications:
What will you bring?
Our specialist Vibration and Asset Health team build on a variety of backgrounds, and we value the diversity of expertise and thinking that this brings. We try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but we do believe that there are some critical elements that enable our people to thrive and succeed in this exciting opportunity:
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Minimum 2:1 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, e.g. Physics, Engineering Mathematics, and/or postgraduate qualifications/experience in vibration, acoustics etc.
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Demonstrable experience delivering vibration monitoring and analysis services within the onshore gas industry or related sectors such as energy, utilities or petrochemical.
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Technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
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Vibration testing and monitoring, and data analysis
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Advanced vibration and acoustics assessment techniques, including modal analysis
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Pipework vibration assessment and screening methods
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Finite element modelling, including dynamic analysis
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Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally, including the commitment to complete or maintain appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership)
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Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills along with ability to produce clear and concise technical reports for our customers
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Pro-active willingness to learn new skills, displaying a willingness to ’get stuck in’ and undertake work outside your ‘comfort zone’, demonstrating an appropriate balance between asking for help and using own initiative / thinking through a problem
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Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident in building professional relationships, within DNV and with clients, and demonstrating first class written, verbal communication and presentation skills
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Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute key activities proactively across multiple projects simultaneously, whilst maintaining high performance and quality under pressure.
Experience in one or more of the following technical areas would also be desirable:
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MATLAB programming for data acquisition and analysis
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Pipework stress analysis using CAESAR II
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Knowledge of safety procedures and permit to work systems on hazardous plant and/or construction projects
If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then this role could be for you.
What you’ll receive in return:
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
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Excellent development and career progression opportunities
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Discretionary profit share scheme
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Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
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Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health.
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Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
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Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
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Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £500)
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Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
Company & Business Area Description:
DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!