Senior Mechanical Drilling Systems Engineer

The primary function of this position is to conduct engineering activities in support of basic and detail engineering design of mechanical, marine and drilling equipment and systems on all mobile offshore drilling units; such as jack-up drilling rigs, semi-submersibles or on vessels such as drill ships, pipe-lay vessels or crane vessels.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
# Oversee development, review and approval Gas, layouts and P&IDs for all
systems on mobile offshore drilling units or vessels.
# Review 3D model with the designers to verify the GA’s, layouts and P&IDs.
# Responsible for selection of methods and procedures and optimization of the
design and materials within the scope of the project specifications.
# Close cooperation and coordination with other department disciplines to
ensure that the design engineering is properly translated to the drawings and
specification.
# Coordinate effort and priorities with the Engineering Project Manager so that
the engineering output coincides with the overall project schedule.
# Coordinate manpower requirements with the department manager.
# The Engineer may be assigned as the Package Engineer for the equipment
or components of the marine and drilling systems. In this function he or she
will have technical responsibility for the design, procurement and
manufacture of these equipment and components, which may include
preparation of technical specifications, technical evaluation of
RFQ/equipment specifications and attending FAT, if required.
# The Engineer must be capable of working independently with direction from
their department supervisor.
# All tasks and duties as assignment by SBM Offshore Group Management.
Education and Experience:
# Bachelors Degree in Marine, Mechanical, Naval Architecture or Ocean
Engineering. An advanced Engineering degree or professional registration is
desirable.
# Experience with supervising a project team of engineers and designers
# Minimum 10 years engineering experience within the oil and gas industry
with 3-4 years experience with semi-submersibles, jack up and barge drilling
rigs, drill ships or other offshore facilities.
# Strong knowledge of all Classification Rules, national and international
standards, API standards that apply to the offshore facilities.

All positions offered require excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills. Positions may require overseas travel and/or offshore assignment.

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