Summary:
The Project Engineer (‘Engineer’) shall be primarily responsible for managing the intervention systems and operations which are assigned to him/her. The Engineer will ensure that the projects are delivered as per the specifications set forth, function as intended, and meet applicable regulatory standards. The Engineer serves as the primary technical interface for the customer for subsea well intervention systems. The Engineer works closely with project managers, engineering teams, and field personnel to ensure project success. The Project Engineer position is officed based and located at Trendsetter’s Houston, TX campus. Travel both domestically and internationally is occasionally required. The position offers bonuses and a competitive salary based on applicants’ experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering leadership and support for intervention systems including design, assembly, testing, repair, and maintenance.
- Assist in handover from new product creation to service / aftermarket.
- Provide engineering support for customer intervention opportunities. This includes client permit approval processes, interface engineering, and engineering for the design and fabrication of project specific components.
- Act as “beach” support for offshore field operations, including interventions and installations.
- Implement changes to resolve system and project problems. Improve product performance and reliability. Lead MOC and NCR processes.
- Generate field manuals, drawings, and procedures for assets and offshore projects.
- Perform design and analysis for new products and modification of existing equipment.
- Develop specifications and test requirements that drive product design.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the Trendsetter supplied equipment.
- Interface with the client as the primary technical representative for system and project support matters.
- Interface with Project Managers and Technician staff as required ensuring technical information is accurate and consistent.
- Coordination of support with third party companies and/or organization as required.
- Stay abreast of developments which impact the industry and Trendsetter supplied equipment such as regulatory requirements in GOM and other regions.
- Provide input into the continued improvement of existing processes and equipment as well as contribute to the development of new techniques and technology in support of subsea operations.
- Must conform to all policies and procedures of Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.
- Represent Trendsetter as a technical specialist with potential clients, industry presentations, and committee participation as it relates to subsea well intervention.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Experience:
Minimum of 4 years’ industry experience in an Oil & Gas sector (Drilling, Completion, Production, or Intervention)
Design experience in offshore and subsea equipment preferred
- Education and Training:
B.S. Engineering degree from accredited university Proficient with Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, MS Project, Visio)
Proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks software
Proficient in Orcaflex and ANSYS analysis software
- Personal Attributes:
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills & ability to manage time
Good communication & presentation skills, both written and oral
Work autonomously as well as under direction
Handle multiple projects and deadlines with changing priorities
- Other:
The position is globally deployable and will require a current passport, immunizations, and training to be kept current as per Global Deployment Policy.
Position may require travel in support of projects, up to 60 days per year.
