What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer (Installation Methods) position at Subsea7?
We are looking for a motivated Senior Project Engineer (Installation Methods) to join our Pipeline Group team at our Houston office on a full-time, permanent basis. Pipeline Group (PG) are responsible for delivering fit for purpose rigid pipeline installation methods and analysis to projects and/or tenders with specific focus on safe and cost-effective installation operations.
You will be part of a team of installation methods engineers, dealing with different pipeline installation methods (S&J Lay, reel lay) for a package of work on either a project or tender, supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the installation engineering team and provide regular operational reports on general project engineering activities, technical subject matters, and resource management.
What will you be doing?
This will be a varied role but some of the main responsibilities include:
- Follow project scope from early engagement with our internal and external clients through to offshore execution on board our reel lay assets. As well as following project scopes offshore you may be required to travel to other onshore sites globally to support different stages of the project.
- Prepare method statements and procedures for installation, assist with procurement efforts, and ensure proper follow-up with subcontractors, while also contributing to HSEQ initiatives and creating technical presentations.
- Installation rigging calculations and rigging design.
- Assist Tendering department with feasibility studies, method statements, manhour estimates, schedule inputs and costing support.
- Supporting installation aid procurement, fabrication and testing follow up.
What experience would we like you to have?
Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but believe you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.
- Degree qualified in an Engineering/Marine/Naval/Offshore Technology/Civil/ Mechanical or equivalent subject
- Relevant experience as a project engineer in an offshore pipeline installation role, particularly in the reel lay discipline (i.e., Reel Lay, J-Lay, S-Lay). Consideration will be given to candidate who have experience in other subsea project engineering roles.
- A clear communicator, able to speak at all levels within the business and who is comfortable working on their own and as part of a team.
- Good writing skills, with demonstrated ability to write method statements and procedures for offshore related projects.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise work to meet deadlines set by management.