Hydraulic Project​/Design Engineer

The Hydraulic Project / Design Engineer role is responsible for the successful delivery of allocated hydraulic projects, or a defined hydraulic scope of work from the Head of Design & Draughting, that fall within MDL’s service offering.

Typically, the Hydraulic Project / Design Engineer will work as part of the Shared Services Engineering Team and in support of the Asset Maintenance, New Builds and/or Rental teams within MDL to successfully deliver allocated project workscopes.

The Hydraulic Project / Design Engineer should support the full hydraulic scope through its entire project life cycle from initial specification / kick off, engineering phase, manufacture, assembly, testing, through to the delivery or execution. They must draw on technical experience and ensure technical integrity through setting best practice and providing a high level of technical guidance on all Hydraulic Engineering related matters.

• Ensuring project documentation, procedures and associated work instructions are developed and defined in line with MDL / Client procedures
• Cost management of the hydraulic budgets associated with the wider project workscope
• To design new hydraulic systems and electro-hydraulic equipment for MDL rental equipment or MDL external clients in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplined engineering and projects teams.
• To implement and project manage hydraulic upgrades to existing MDL and client owned equipment
• Work closely with the overall Engineering Team, Hydraulic workshop personnel & offshore Teams displaying strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• To liaise with hydraulic sub-contractors and suppliers in conjunction with the MDL projects, procurement and engineering teams.
• Detail-orientated time management and meeting deadlines with a focus on project schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Create and implement best practice directives, policies, and processes to improve operational and financial performance.
• Deliver solutions to problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements.
• Championing ‘One Team MDL’ approach and acting as an MDL ambassador.

• Strong and effective working relationships with all internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Design, Draughting and Project Engineering Teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Liaise with Engineering Manager, Mechanical Design Engineers, Draftspersons and Project Engineers to align on project requirements.
• Contribute to internal design reviews and inter- disciplinary checks.
• Liaise with external design standards organisations to achieve design verification.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on design scope and deliverables.
• Support and mentor less experienced members of the team, where applicable.
• Set the standard, leading by example in terms of professionalism and work ethic
• Attend project KO meetings as required
• Attend client meetings as requested.

• Follow MDL Integrated Management System, Policies and Procedures.
• Contribute to the update and development of IMS policies and procedures.
• Ensure all engineering output is compliant with applicable HSEQ and technical standards
• Support continuous improvement of engineering practices and tools
• Participate in lessons learned and feedback sessions
• Demonstrate good practice in the checking, approval and storage of all relevant documentation.
• To show commitment to HSEQ and to set good personal examples on HSEQ issues within their area of operation and influence.
• To always lead by example and set high standards…