Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Purpose

The Electrical Engineer will provide the following support for the manufacturing and operations of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), ROV tooling, AUV systems and other subsea electrical and electronic equipment: operations engineering, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing support, quality non-conformances resolutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Functions

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

The Electrical Engineer will be assigned to the Subsea Robotics and Offshore Projects Group engineering team based in Morgan City, Louisiana. Engineer shall be willing to travel offshore, both domestically and internationally.

While in the Subsea Robotics and Offshore Projects Group Team, the Engineer will:

• Perform engineering duties necessary to prepare subsea systems for offshore campaigns. These may include:
• Design modifications to existing equipment
• Design of test equipment
• Participating in operational risk assessments
• Preparing scopes of supply
• Providing cost and labor estimates for proposals
• Performing project-specific analyses and calculations
• Preparing project-specific procedures
• Develop testing procedures for qualification, factory acceptance, and offshore readiness testing
• Creation and revision of equipment software
• Creation and revision of block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Specification of required electrical equipment
• Recommendations for obsoleted items
• Performs conceptual and detailed design work and engineering analysis.
• Creates and completes design packages, specifications, and test procedures.
• Contributes in design of new products and techniques, modifies existing designs and techniques, improves installation techniques, and develops test procedures.
• Develops test programs for factory acceptance, certification and systems integration testing of developed equipment.
• Evaluates project design basis data to determine feasibility of equipment and/or services being proposed.
• Prepares or directs preparation of product specifications, system layouts, assembly drawings, user manuals and detailed drawings/schematics.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering, analysis, and design related tasks.
• Provide support during the manufacturing, testing, and assembly phases of a project.
• Provide support to offshore campaigns, from both onshore and offshore.
• Interface with customers, project managers, and technicians.
• Develops cost and schedule estimates, provides engineering status and progress reports.
  

Non-essential

• Other duties as assigned
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reporting Relationship

• This position will report to an Engineering Lead or Manager
  
  

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required with two (2) to three (3) years or more of upstream oil and gas industry related experience; or, combination of education and experience with comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and organizational skills, time management, multitasking, and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are necessary.
• Must be able to obtain a valid US Passport, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) & Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
  
  

DESIRED

• ROV/AUV and/or Subsea equipment design and engineering experience
• Experience with Labview usage and programming
• Experience with PLC usage and programming
• Experience with Enovia, Peoplesoft, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or other CAD packages
• Experience with electro-hydraulic-mechanical systems
• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Code (NEC), ABS, and DNV standards
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals
• Treats others fairly and with respect
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities
• Seeks out new learning experiences
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required
• Ability to analyze complex electrical controls circuits for functionality, electrical loads, and failure modes, is required
• Knowledge of Remotely Operated Vehicles and subsea systems is strongly desired
• Knowledge of operations in the subsea industry is strongly desired
• Knowledge of subsea controls systems is desired
• Knowledge of ROV Tooling is desired
• Knowledge of PCBs is desired
• Ability to work within tight deadline windows
• Ability to work under general direction
• Ability to work in a high-pressure offshore environment
• Ability to clearly communicate potential issues and resolutions
  
  

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place.
• Work surface is stable (flat).
  
  

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift 20-50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE for skin protection
• Lift 10-25 pounds
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection
  
  

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.