Engineer In Water Engineering

Job Description

Engineer (In Water Engineering)Location: Faslane, Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HLCompensation: £31,500 - £44,000 Full Time / Permanent PositionSF39176Here at Babcock International, we are looking for Engineers to join the In Water Engineering (IWE) team and provide technical engineering support to aid the development of our underwater engineering, enabling inspections and repairs to be conducted on platformswhilst alongside a jetty rather than in a dry dock. Developing new IWE capabilities will require the deployment of Babcock in-house capabilities as well as the requirement to innovate, utilising new and emerging technologies to ensure IWE continues to expand.As an IWE Engineer you will provide guidance and ensure that IWE maintenance opportunities are identified, developed and integrated as the overall package evolves to deliver projects to meet safety, quality, time and cost targets.This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and contribute to the improvement of our current capability to allow more complex and intrusive engineering on platforms.Responsibilities:* Identify, develop and integrate IWE work packages into platform base maintenance periods.* Act as the technical point of contact for IWE projects, as Fleet Operations underwater compliance authority.* Develop Method Statements liaising directly with Fleet Engineering and Compliance departments.* Work in collaboration with Babcock SHEQ to ensure risks and hazards have suitable mitigations.* Communicate with Fleet Programmes Project Teams to support the planning of IWE projects.* Lead innovation capability improvement projects, liaising directly with sub-contractors.* Arrange Learning from Experience sessions to ensure continuous improvement is applied to IWE work packages.* Ensure IWE work packages are compliant with relevant defence and industry standards.* Manage documentation within the designated department Sharepoint site.What do I need to do the roleWe are looking for someone that is competent and experienced in complex engineering work packages with knowledge of diving procedures and underwater engineering techniques.You will need to hold a Bachelors degree in an engineering subject or HNC/HND in Engineering with significant experience as a minimum requirement. You will also need to be eligible for SC clearance.We would also like you to have the following:

• A good technical skillset, including technical report writing and problem solving,
• An awareness of diving regulations and in water engineering techniques.
• You should also hold knowledge of general engineering principles including mechanical and electrical engineering systems and equipment, as well as project management and process improvement techniques.
• Knowledge of business processes (HR, Finance, ERP, Commercial) and knowledge of Submarine systems and equipment is desirable but not essential.
• An aspiration of achieving chartered status with the Engineering Council.

Lastly, you will need to be an excellent communicator (both written and verbal) with the ability to work well within a team.What else do I need to know

• This role is based at HM Naval Base Clyde, located 6 miles north of Helensburgh in the West of Scotland.
• In addition to core working hours, you may be required to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, in order to meet project requirements.
• This role will encompass agile working allowing you to work from home and site. Depending on project status working from site for a continuous period of time will be required.

About Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of theirmost critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownershipscheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceTo find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants please visit our website.All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once youve completed this youll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our careerspage.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Closing Date: 28th March 2022 (candidates submitted weekly)