NavArch Online! A Resource for Canadian Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineers
MUN - ONAE | SNAME | Maritime Reporter | The Dilbert Zone
Naval Architecture - A Brief Description
News in the Industry
Directory of Naval Atchitects and Ocean Engineers
Mailing Lists
Employment Opportunities
Links to Other Engineering Websites
Sons of Martha
Engineering Humour
Guestbook
Contact Webmaster

A leading offshore drilling company is looking for a ...

Marine - Technical Support Engineer

Reports to: Engineering Manager - Marine

Location: Sugar Land, Texas, USA; Corporate Office

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Manage the provision of Marine and Technical Support to the Company’s operations ensuring marine operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, complying with Company policy and procedures and Coastal State, Flag State and Classification Society Requirements. Assist rig move operations as required including unit suitability to operate at a location. Establish rig move procedures including attendance during the rig moves, if required. Arranges for/coordinates provision of Third Party services in support of rig moves or transports. Assess the suitability of a unit to operate at a particular location, including site assessment and positioning the rig within tight tolerances at the limit of the unit’s operational envelope. Provide engineering analysis of the companies moored units including specific mooring analysis as required. Assist Division Managers as required for operational support.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with mechanical/marine/naval architecture engineering preferred.

2.      3-5 years experience in the petroleum industry to include some background in piping systems for mechanical systems.

3.      Familiarity with actual rig operations.

4.      Knowledgeable in offshore drilling unit design and construction techniques.

5.      Knowledge of machine shop techniques and procedures, metallurgy and welding.

6.      Familiarity with appropriate software.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Manage the provision of Marine and Technical Support to the Company’s operations ensuring marine operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, complying with Company policy and procedures and Coastal State, Flag State and Classification Society Requirements.

·        Assist rig move operations as required including unit suitability to operate at a location.

·        Establish rig move procedures including attendance during the rig moves, if required.

·        Arrange for/coordinate provision of Third Party services in support of rig moves or transports.

·        Assess the suitability of a unit to operate at a particular location, including site assessment and

·        positioning the rig within tight tolerances at the limit of the unit’s operational envelope.

·        Provide engineering analysis of the companies moored units including specific mooring analysis as required.

·        Assist Division Managers as required for operational support.

·        Assist project rig construction, re-fitting, and reactivation.

·        Perform design and problem analysis work on machinery and systems, as required.

·        Perform mooring analysis as required.

·        Evaluate and inspect overhauled equipment (mechanical and electrical systems).

·        Perform new equipment evaluation, construction and installation.

·        Upgrade, modify and repair existing equipment.

·        Review CAD drawings for accuracy prior to fabrication and construction.

·        Perform in capacity of Project Manager, if required.

·        Develop, control and supervise the writing of project AFEs.

·        Serve on various IADC committees and other professional society committees.

·        Supervise, plan and prioritize the activities of project and outside service personnel.

·        Develop Company rig policies, operating procedures and update rig operations manuals.

·        Physical dexterity sufficient to perform all necessary shipyard interface and interaction required within the scope of job responsibility.

·        Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.

SUPERVISORY

Direct: Team members, both Company and Contractor

Indirect: Shipyard personnel, as needed

Inter-departmental personnel, as required

If interested, please contact jgpetten@yahoo.com






Email me to have your job
advertisement listed here for FREE!





Job advertisements found on this web site are placed here at the request of the companies advertising these positions, free of charge.

In general, only advertisements for graduate Naval Architectural Engineers, Ocean Engineers and Naval Architects will be listed on this web site.

Canadian job advertisements will also be emailed out (where possible) to the Directory-listed NAEs/OEs/NAs as they come in.

Please feel free to make this service known to your HR Department if and when they intend looking to fill these types of position. It is a win-win arrangement. The requirements are listed below.

Finally, applicants are not to contact me regarding their applications. They are requested to direct any and all enquiries to the contact person(s) on the advertisement itself.

Requirements

To place an ad on this web site, simply email me the ad, as it should appear.

In addition to the required information (Company name, position advertised, etc.), the following elements are suggested:

  • Short background of the Company and what it does;
  • Location of Company and of the job;
  • Deadline for applications;
  • Company web site address, if available;
  • Email address of Contact Person, if available;

If no deadline for applications is specified, please contact me when the job is filled so that the advertisement may be removed.

Finally I, Wayne Moses, accept no liability whatsoever for the accuracy of the original information given to me to place on this web site. This FREE service is provided as a convenience for both Companies and potential applicants.

© Copyright NavArch Online! and Wayne Moses - 2010
Last Updated on : Friday, May 21, 2010
Site Designed and Hosted by Gondola Webworks