Senior OCT Engineer - TSI

What you will deliver

• Lead the OCT discipline input and expertise for operations critical telecoms systems through design and delivery of safe, cost effective, Quality and competitive Projects.
• Project interface with subject matter experts off project in OCT and other related subject areas
• Lead, oversee and performance manage the Project OCT Engineering Team and Engineering Contractor(s) to deliver OCT engineering scopes, including:
• Provide technical oversight, review, guidance and approval of OCT design engineering contractor deliverables.
• Provide requirements for OCT equipment specification in requisitions/datasheets and selection as well as engineering package technical content.
• Review technical bid analysis for OCT packages.
• Technical decision and insights on requests for exceptions/deviations to specifications or standards.
• Ensure digital security requirements are embedded and delivered for OCT networks and sub-systems.
• Provide technical support to Engineering Contractor or Telecoms System Integrator to ensure cost-effective and fit-for-purpose systems are specified, designed, and implemented.
• Determine risks to project delivery and ensure adequate risk mitigation plans are in place
• Work with engineering contractor(s) to verify they are performing required activities in line with project schedules, and assist bp s Engineering Manager in contract performance management
• Ensure that Engineering Contractor(s) apply bp s Engineering Practices and industry standards in engineering designs
• Verification and oversight of quality and consistency in telecoms equipment delivery on projects
• Decision maker on Vendor Inspection and Test Plans, documents and drawings o Support team in preparation of factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance test (SAT) plans
• Record and share relevant learnings
• Work closely with Digital to define and manage the interfaces between Digital and Engineering, including any scope delivered by Engineering on behalf of Digital.
• Determine operational licence and certificate requirements for bp owned and operated communication solutions
• Coach and support performance of OCT engineers aiding their technical and professional development.
• Collaborate with other subject areas, construction, commissioning and operations teams for OCT design.

What you will need to be successful

Must have educational qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications or Computer Engineering

Preferred education/certifications:

• Chartered Engineer or Registered Professional Engineer

Minimum years of relevant experience:

• Min of 15 years in oil and gas/petrochemical/ refining/ chemical or equivalent, with minimum five (5) years experience of Leading Telecoms Engineering work in Major Capital projects.

Total years of experience:

• 15+ Years

Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):

• Experience as competency assessed OCT lead engineer in client or contractor organisation
• Strong technical knowledge and experience of OCT engineering in Projects.
• Practical working knowledge of governing codes, industry standards (API, IEC, ISA, ATEX, IEEE, BS, IOGP), local regulations relevant to OCT.
• Deep subject area expertise with good track record of multi discipline integration.
• Experience of leading delivery of OCT packages.
• Experience of EPC environment on major Projects.
• Pragmatic decision maker, willing to challenge and ensure engineering value is delivered.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the project team, Contractors and projects leadership.

Good to have experiences/skills (Can be trained for - learning/on-the-job):

• Experience with application of OCT in operating environment.
• Experience of working with remote team and collaborative approach to delivery
• Leading engineering in different contracting models (lump sum; lump sum conversion).
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn from others and work with minimum direction.
• Site construction & commissioning experience
• Knowledge of BP standards (59 series) and practices.