Subsea Engineer

About the role

Responsible for maintenance and repair of Blowout Preventer (BOP) stack, control and support systems, hydraulic and mechanical components and component interface/support systems. Monitor all rig subsea systems operation and direct troubleshooting and repairs as necessary for operations. Implement and uphold safety and environmental compliance requirements. Work closely with the Section Leaders to ensure subsea systems meet operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with rig management and supervisors for planning operations and evolutions related to subsea systems and subsea system operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Organize, brief, and directly control assistance team for pulling the Blowout Preventer (BOP) stack.
• Maintain an adequate knowledge level of overall drilling operations to assemble and disassemble all inter-related equipment involved with subsea and surface support systems.
• Interface with all key rig personnel during drilling operations to support operations involving subsea and surface support equipment.
• Perform calculations, e.g. fluids, total weights of BOP and riser string before spudding with Rig Manager, nitrogen pre-charge in accumulator bottles, water depths and its impact on equipment.
• Move heavy equipment.
• Install subsea equipment in a time efficient manner during drilling operations.
• Pre-plan all evolutions for most efficient, time effective operations.
• Work in cooperation with the Materials Coordinator maintaining adequate levels and records of spare parts under specific control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Recognized Marine/Engineering qualification from Maritime college.
• 5+ years of related experience and education/training in hydraulics and fluid system maintenance and repair; superior knowledge of BOPs and control systems and associated procedures; of riser tensioners and CMC functions; and of all wellhead equipment and running tools.
• Valid IWCF Well Control Surface and Subsea, level 4 certificate and BOSIET CA-EBS.
• 5+ years of experience working with IFS.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations for riser runs and tensioners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior troubleshooting, decision making, and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to understand and react with diverse groups and operations, to recognize and resolve conflict, to plan and delegate work that has been organized, and to think globally.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Skilled in time management, establishing priorities, handling multiple tasks on a daily basis and following through on all tasks to completion.
• Proficient in office applications and other systems required for the position.

Essential Functions

• OPERATIONS
• MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
• HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL