Coatings, Painting and Corrosion Specialist at Deep Blue Energy Services Limited

Deep Blue Energy Services Limited (DBESL) is a resource and solution management company that specializes in assisting international/Local companies in identifying Potential market opportunities, assisting with permits, sourcing highly skilled employees, bidding on and negotiating contracts and navigating the often complex political and policy environment of many sub Saharan African countries. The senior management and staff of DBESL have more than twenty years (20 years) experience in successfully operating in the Sub-Saharan African market, during which we have created innovative, user friendly solutions that have opened up new markets and increased the profitability of our clients. We provide a one-stop solutions shop to challenges experienced by our clients

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Coatings, Painting and Corrosion Specialist

Location: Lagos, Nigeria, Africa

Activities
The Coatings, Painting and Corrosion Specialist will be acting as technical referee within the Engineering and Inspection teams and assisting Systems Lead Engineers and fabrication inspectors for all technical matters related to Coating, Painting and Corrosion activities (5LPP and PU insulation of pipes, 3LPP coating of pipes, field joints, painting of structures, cathodic protection, and polymer based equipment) performed by the Umbilical Contractors.
He will be in charge of:

• Reviewing all relevant Engineering / Qualification / Manufacturing / Fabrication / Testing documents throughout all project phases. This includes typically material selection, specifications, application procedures, qualifications, inspection and testing plans (ITP) and procedures, technical reports, etc ...
• Assisting in analysis of the Contractor technical queries and preparation of comments and proposed answers to these queries
• Assisting in resolution of interface issues as necessary
• Ensuring that Engineering / Qualification / Manufacturing / Fabrication / Testing activities are performed in line with Contract requirement and Project Specifications,
• Ensuring that Engineering / Qualification / Manufacturing / Fabrication / Testing activities are performed in line with Client’s general specifications and issue proper derogations, if required
• Establishing / updating technical specifications as necessary
• Conducting inspection of Vendors / subcontractors facilities and yards as necessary in particular at qualification stage to ensure adherence to qualified process and prevent deviations. This involves specific missions on site as need be.
• Providing technical assistance and relevant quality controls during pre-fabrication and site construction
• Working in cooperation and getting assistance from the company's Specialists (DEV/TEC), or third parties, if required, for specific topics
• Reporting to the Head of Engineering / Construction Manager on a regular basis, and to Project’s Management upon request
• Proposing technical solutions / way forward in case of unexpected difficulties during the project development.
• Developing and preparing as need be technical reports
• Getting feedback from other deepwater projects on coatings, painting, cathodic protection aspects

HSE

• Ensuring that HSE requirements are taken into consideration during design
• To demonstrate leadership for implementation of Company requirements on technological risks management.
• To ensure that all recommendations from safety studies and technical reviews are fully addressed in design phase.
• Participating in various technical reviews (Hazids, Hazops, Project Technical Reviews, Risk Assessments …)
• To fully comply with office security, health and safety instructions.
• To stay vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of hazards and surroundings.
• To report to Management on any issue they may face or observe and propose way of improvement.
• To also take care of colleagues safety and behaviour without hesitating to intervene as much as necessary.
• To give his own input and making sure the workplace is safe (obviously clean and tidy).
• In doubt to ask questions to gain clarification.
• To fully comply with Security rules about Travelling in Nigeria.

Accountabilities

• Reports directly to the Head of Engineering
• Accountable for the proper implementation of Project Technical requirements (Project Specifications, Client General Specifications and International codes) as well as good industry practices regarding coatings, painting and cathodic protection aspects

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Graduate degree in a relevant engineering discipline MANDATORY (copy of diploma to be provided) with MSc or equivalent, with specialization in polymer products, painting, corrosion protection. Pending experience candidates with BSc may be also given consideration
• 10 years experience in pipeline coatings (incl. insulation coating), painting and cathodic protection aspects in offshore / deepwater subsea projects (pending profile, candidates with less experience and previous exposure to EPCI projects will be also given due considerations). Relevant experience will include development of detail design specifications, performance and / or validation of detailed engineering, qualification and testing programs, fabrication and installation activities.
• Qualified ACQPA – FROSIO level 3, NACE Peer Review, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of international design codes / standards and the company's general specifications
• Good sense of organization, ability to identify critical aspects, to propose way forwards, to summarize and present complex technical issues
• Fluent in English both verbally and in writing

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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