Technical Tender Engineer

Oceaneering

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world’s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose

To support planning, execution, and coordination activities for one or multiple tenders according to internal processes. This role will provide technical support to the Commercial Team and interface with various internal groups such as but not limited to Operations, Engineering, SCM and other Support Functions as needed to ensure that tenders are completed within prescribed time frame and meets or exceeds all the customer requirements.

Functions

• Review Pre-Quals, ITTs and RFQs and support Commercial on Bid/No-Bid evaluations for Senior Management.
• Support the Commercial Team on the preparation of tenders by:
  • Review technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.
  • Understand customer requirements and outline technical solutions.
  • Prepare execution plans, methods statements, calculations, drawings, etc. as required.
  • Prepare time estimates and schedules.
  • Provide cost details and support the pricing strategy.
  • Identify equipment and personnel requirements.
  • Identify risks/opportunities and mitigation/improvement plans.
  • Interface with Operations, Engineering and other Business Units as required.
  • Collaborate with SCM to obtain commercial quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
  • Prepare clarifications/qualifications as required.
  • Oversee final compilation, document control and delivery of tender documents to deadlines.
  • Participate in Executive Bid Reviews with Senior Management.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings as required by Customers.
• Participate in tender debriefs and collate data to trend reasons for successes and failures.
• Support the preparation of Commercial Handovers to the Project Team.
• Support the development of cost/price models for new work activities and update existing models on an ongoing basis.
• Periodic review of processes in line with department and wider company demands to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain training requirements as directed by management.
• Due to the wide geographical regions supported, significant compliance and financial risks are associated with the performance of some services, therefore the role will oversee the liaison with other departments (Finance, Contracts, Insurance, Tax, HSE,QA, Operations etc.) to ensure receipt of the information allowing timely completion of the tender documentation and compliance with internal and external procedures, policies and legislation.
• Assist with any other duties as and when required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Tender Manager (as assigned).

Qualifications

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• BSc in Engineering or equivalent direct Operational experience
• International tendering experience in at least one of the following:
  • Installation (umbilicals, flexibles, jumpers, trees, manifolds)
  • Air Diving & Saturation Diving
  • Light Well Intervention
  • Plug & Abandonment and Decommissioning
  • Route Preparation (Renewables)
  • Engineered Solutions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project and SharePoint.
• Ability to navigate in PeopleSoft or similar enterprise management software, AutoCAD , SolidWorks, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), SharePoint and XaitPorter.

DESIRED

• Offshore / oilfield operational experience.
• Familiar with services offered by Offshore Projects Group (OPG) business segmen
• CAPM Certification or equivalent.
• MSc in Engineering and/or Business Management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to understand customer needs.
• Ensures that others involved in tenders are kept informed about developments and plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain tender priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Flexible approach to work schedules in line with the demands of supporting wide geographical demands across multiple time zones.
• International experience working in multi-cultural teams.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• Work surface is stable (flat).

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHTwork.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching

• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Standing

• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click ‘Apply Now’.