Engineering Systems Administrator at Wood

Overview / Responsibilities

• Wood is currently recruiting for Engineering Systems Administrator on a contract basis for our head office in Bryanston.

Job Objective:

• To maintain and implement the company preferred engineering systems and workflows.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot database errors and advise on appropriate resolution steps.
• Develop, implement and maintain system standards and libraries in conjunction with other system administrators.
• Install and configure engineering systems applications.
• Ensure optimal configuration of engineering systems and provide technical guidance when required.
• Ensure all engineering systems customization is inline with the company’s objectives and long-term vision.
• Ensure engineering systems are configured in-line with client requirements.
• Contribute to the long-term strategic development plan for engineering systems and related design engineering applications.
• Provide advice to Project Managers on the most efficient use of engineering systems to meet project deliverables.
• Ensure that the correct engineering systems are deployed and used on projects.
• Extract material take offs as and when required.
• Identify training and retraining requirements and report findings to Engineering Systems Lead (Not design of drafting training).
• Provide engineering systems user support when required.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives.
• The engineering systems administrator is responsible for compiling the relevant documentation to facilitate the use of selected engineering applications.
• Setup and maintain drawing office templates and symbol libraries in line with HOD requirements.
• Export 3D model to navisworks daily.

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Programming language qualifications and experience for example VBA, C#, SQL, PML etc.
• Relevant design qualifications would be an advantage

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• 5 years Engineering Systems Administrator experience working within a BIM or database-driven engineering and design environment
• Proven computer skills and knowledge of CAD applications, relational databases, and spreadsheets.
• Experience and proficiency with AVEVA suite of applications is a distinctive advantage
• 2 - 5 years’ Experience with intelligent P&ID applications
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in engineering design and modelling within either mechanical, piping, or structural disciplines
• Proven experience with catalogue libraries and installation standards for piping, piping fittings, valves, and field instruments
• Experience in Microsoft Windows, and local and wide area networking environments
• A proven ability to translate client and company requirements into engineering system and engineering work practices
• Understanding the importance of database-driven, integrated design systems and flow of engineering information on industrial projects

Personal attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Methodical approach to allocated work areas.
• Must be able to work under pressure.