Junior Project Engineer

The Junior Project Engineer is an entry point for engineering personnel at Global Riser and will be based at Global Riser’s Yard in GYSBI Annex A. The position encompasses a fast-track program of knowledge and performance with regards to Offshore Drilling Riser and associated well control equipment as well as Global Riser’s systems and processes. The employee will be supervised by Project Engineers, Management and Consultants.

He/she will be a driven, self-starter and motivated individual, with strong technical background, who can think practically and innovatively, with an ability to work independently or as part of a team. He/she will also be expected to work unsupervised and will be expected to supervise other GR personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Complete training as required;
• Shadow Project Engineers, Field Service and Subsea Engineers in order to gain a fundamental understanding of the design, operation, inspection and repair of Capital Drilling Equipment;
• Work alongside the current engineering team assisting with design requests for special tooling;
• When required, provide assistance to Project & Mechanical Engineers with in-house development, including basic first principal strength calculations, 3D CAD modelling and drawing using SolidWorks, manufacturing data pack generation (incl. BOM’s, QCP’s and Works Instructions) and vendor management during fabrication stage
• Physically participate in carrying out various processes in order to gain a fundamental understanding of how these are performed.
• Manage projects from inception through to delivery, initially with assistance of management but ultimately unaided; this will include, but will not be limited to, procurement, logistics, resource planning, scheduling, reporting, inspection report reviews, data book generation and submission;
• Draft manuals and procedures as required;
• Report effectively to management and Customers.
• Always ensure a safe working environment.

Experience:

• No experience required, as this is a Junior Position. Vacation or experiential training relevant to the field would be advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Industrial/Mechanical Engineering/BSc/BTech degree or similar qualification.

Skills

The following are the minimum skills required to perform the function:

• An advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite;
• Excellent written communicator (email; technical report writing; WhatsApp);
• Excellent level of English, both written and verbal;
• Ability to read and create engineering drawings;
• Good time management skills

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable supervising other team members when required?
• Have you ever managed your time to meet multiple deadlines?
• Are you comfortable communicating with customers and management?
• Do you always follow workplace health and safety procedures?
• Are you willing to travel or work offshore if the job requires it?
• Do you have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field?
• Can you handle pressure and changing project priorities?
• Are you interested in building a long-term career in offshore engineering and project management?
• Have you completed any engineering internship or vacation training?
• Can you read and interpret engineering drawings?
• Have you used SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling?
• Could you please share your expected salary range for the position?
• Have you written technical reports before?
• Can you perform basic engineering calculations?
• What is the duration of your notice period as per your current contract?

Work Location: In person