Salary range:
£34,500 - £40,000
FTE:
1
Term:
Fixed (2 years)
Closing Date: 22 September 2019
The Department of Electronic and
Electrical Engineering, Institute for Energy and Environment in partnership
with ICR Integrity (https://icr-world.com)
are seeking to appoint a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate in the
area of Asset Integrity Management, with a focus on developing and deploying
predictive analytics capability for pipework corrosion using machine learning
techniques.
ICR is a global maintenance and
integrity company offering a range of solutions in pipeline and structural
maintenance, integrity, corrosion and repair across the oil and gas
sector. As a KTP Associate you will be
principally based at the ICR Integrity offices, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen but
will spend periods of time at the University of Strathclyde as required. You will work jointly with Strathclyde and
ICR to apply emerging machine learning and predictive analytics techniques for
corrosion monitoring which will integrate into ICR’s Asset Integrity Management
(AIM) lifecycle platform for Risk Based Inspection (RBI). You will integrate into an agile team of
software engineers and corrosion specialists, taking on responsibility for
driving forward the prognostic capabilities of the AIM platform. The project will see you developing,
demonstrating and evaluating algorithms for predicting the presence and extent
of corrosion, based on existing client data and in conjunction with the
research team at Strathclyde. Following
evaluation, you will be responsible for translating these algorithms into
deployment for use in the field, integrating them into ICR’s existing asset
management software.
The project is part of the
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme that aims to help businesses to
improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of
knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base.
Successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects are funded by UK Research
and Innovation through Innovate UK and are part of the government’s Industrial
Strategy. To find out how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you
successfully secure a KTP Associate position please visit: www.ktpws.org.uk
To be considered for the role you
will be educated to a minimum of 2:1 Honours Bachelor’s degree in a relevant
discipline support by significant, related industrial experience. Whilst not
essential for the role it would be desirable if applicants had a PhD in Engineering,
Computer Science, Applied Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline; or have
significant, related industrial experience. You will have knowledge and
experience in one or more of the following areas; Machine Learning and data
analytics including design and implementation of decision support systems, Software
design including requirements gathering, development and deployment, testing
and evaluation; Condition monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics, preferably
in the energy sector; You will be
competent in at least one programming or statistical analysis package (examples
include: Java, Python, C++, MATLAB, R) with preferable experience of databases.
In addition, an awareness of commercial drivers for this work and an
understanding of the current climate in the UK and international oil and gas
sector would be of significant benefit.
In addition to the KTP core
development training, you will have a dedicated training budget of £4,000 to
further support your career development.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Graeme West, Senior Lecturer graeme.west@strath.ac.uk / 0141 548 3542
Initial interviews have been scheduled for 30 September 2019 and will take place at ICR offices in Aberdeen.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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