An Oil and Gas Servicing Industry with a diversified portfolio of oil and gas operations requires the services of qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Nigeria
Role Summary
- As a structural engineer you will be responsible for designing, planning and of new projects and buildings and will also be in charge of extensions or changes to existing structures.
Responsibilities
- The preparation of designs, reports and drawings.
- Making detailed calculations about loads and stresses by considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
- Considering the strength of the materials used and determine how their use will impact the structural design.
- Carefully examine building/structures that are in danger of collapsing and come up with ideas on how to improve their structural integrity.
- Ensuring that projects meet legal guidelines, health and safety regulations and environmental directives.
- Working with professionals in order to investigate ground conditions and make sure new structures are stable.
- Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
- Examine structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;
- Make drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;
- Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;
- Use computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.
- Represent the company at Project Meetings.
- Prepare and submit a detailed Daily, Weekly and Monthly Project Progress Report of all assigned projects.
Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of B.Sc/B-Tech in Civil Engineering/Architecture or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a similar position
- Good knowledge of MS Office and structural design software
- Very good knowledge of English
- Independent, interdisciplinary building skill and knowledge
- High level of motivation and commitment
- Must be a member of COREN. Professional qualification will be an added advantage
- Must be versatile with designs of buildings
- Experienced in analyzing configurations of basic structural components of a building or other structures
- Requisite experience in considering the strength of various materials to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design
- Knowledge in liaising with other designers including Architects to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction
- Must be able to make drawings specification and computer models of structures for building contractors
- Must have strong analytical and technical skills.
- Must be sensitive to timeliness and deadlines and ensure work is accomplished within the stipulate time.
Application Closing Date
18th December, 2018
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application/Cover Letter plus Credentials as single MS-Word document using position applied for as the subject of email to:
[email protected]
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted