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Cost Engineer
2016-07-19 08:05:26| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Vacancy in the Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Cost Engineer in the Cost Engineering Section, Systems and Cost Engineering Division, Systems, Software and InOrbit Demonstration Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Cost Engineering Section. Specific tasks and responsibilities will include preparing cost estimates in support of projects and other procurement actions for all areas of ESA activity with due consideration being given to technical, programmatic, planning and procurement aspects comparative analysis of industrial contractors estimates, prices and costsatcompletion participating in tender evaluation boards and associated costrelated panels participating in project reviews supporting industrial negotiations cost engineering tasks in the context of assessment studies in the Concurrent Design Facility contributing to the dissemination of the results of activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency. To carry out these tasks, the postholder will use and also contribute to the development and maintenance of analysis tools, databases and methodologies including ECOS, the ESA Costing Software the Cost Engineering Sections costtechnical databases designtocost and risk analysis techniques the lifecycle cost approach parametric cost estimating models mainly based on ESAs series of costschedule models. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline applicable to space. Preference will be given to those with an engineering background and who can demonstrate a systems approach taking account of technical and programmatic aspects, including planning and risk assessment. A minimum of five years experience of cost estimating, preferably for space activities, is required. Experience of developing and using relevant software applications would be an asset. Candidates should also have experience of working with project andor study teams and technical specialists and leading specific costengineering actions such as designtocost. Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills. They should be able to work effectively, autonomously and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment, defining and implementing solutions in line with team and individual objectives, as well as project deadlines. Applicants should also have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to problemsolving and an interest in innovative technologies. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 30 August 2016. Applications from external candidates should preferably be made online from the ESA website www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CVs to Human Resources, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH, The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will first be given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented Member States. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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Report: Oliva field development to share FPSO cost with Atlanta project
2016-07-15 01:00:00| Offshore Technology
The development of the Oliva offshore field is planned to be developed as a tie-back to the Atlanta FPSO in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil, benefiting the Atlanta project, according to a report by GlobalData.
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Low cost or high output? Cant we have both?
2016-07-14 18:31:00| Beef
Pounds, breakevens and a whole host of financial measures are all important but none of them, by themselves, is the silver bullet. Profitability is an elusive target requiring focus on all aspects of the ranch. read more
Cow cost trends: How does your operation compare?
2016-07-14 18:31:00| Beef
Running cows is always profitable if considering feed costs only. However, inclusion of non-feed costs establishes a different perspective. How does your operation stack up? read more
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Hinkley Point 'still worth the cost' as price tag soars
2016-07-14 12:38:37| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The government remains committed to building a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset, the new Chancellor Philip Hammond said.
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