IT Lead - Engineering Systems

Company Overview

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies. We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs. This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and automate Dabacon E3D and Tekla interface processes for engineering, integrating with enterprise engineering systems (Aveva, Autodesk, Trimble, and in-house).
• Responsible for liaising with engineering SMEs to identify requirements for business process improvement and defining the Requirement Definition Specification.
• Translate the requirement specifications into Aveva and E3D/PDMS automation using the best practices defined by Aveva, Trimble, and Petrofac GMS (Global Business Management System).
• Train end users and roll out the developments as standard methodology across projects, preparing relevant GMS procedures.
• Manage the process of change with respect to E3D/PDMS and Tekla automation routines, carry out impact analysis prior to implementing the change, and support end users for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process.
• Experience in Tekla modeling and steel detailing.
• Provide clear plans and goal setting in managing the assigned activities.
• Solve problems and troubleshoot critical issues on E3D/PDMS projects.
• Engage with software vendors and stay up to date with the latest version of the application.
• Interface with clients and JV partners to manage project delivery.
• Deliver the engineering vision as set by the Manager - Business Systems Delivery.
• Provide strategic support and input into the overall engineering vision and development plan.
• Interact with other team members, other offices, and engineering SMEs regarding AVEVA DABACON, PML, Tekla, and interoperability related issues and requirements in terms of new or existing automation.
• Analyze the cases according to the GMS guidelines, resolve conflicts/issues, and guide the design team.
• Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited college or university with 10+ years of experience in a 3D automation role in a head office environment.
• Understanding of business processes from FEED to EPC and having worked in the oil and gas industry.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have business process know-how and development in Tekla in addition to expertise with 3D tools.
• Knowledge of engineering activities in relation to 3D systems.
• Excellent knowledge of E3D and PDMS automation, customization of catalogs, drawings, libraries, and standards.
• Knowledge of DABACON data structure.
• Comprehensive programming expertise using PML, PML.NET, C#, and SQL queries.
• Creation of APIs, scripts, or new features for a wide range of products such as Trimble, Autodesk, or any other in-house products.
• Must be able to work independently and play an active role in the team, developing PML codes and interfaces as per GMS standards and Petrofac best practices and norms.
• Able to develop logic to integrate E3D/PDMS with other products and legacy systems.
• Knowledge of Aveva ERM, Navisworks, Tekla, and its metadata.
• Knowledge of CAD applications such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and systems such as smart plant tools.
• Develop and maintain Corporate Standard Project Setup.
• Prioritization of business demand and scheduling.
• Strong problem-solving capability with a proactive and logical approach.