Senior Subsea Engineer

This position is for an experienced Subsea Engineer who will manage the mechanical group, providing meaningful and informed support and mentoring to a staff of mechanical engineers, designers and draftpersons.

Category	: Engineering
Location	: United States - California - Escondido
Posted On	: Jul 30, 2008
Posted By	: BMT Scientific Marine Services
Employer	: BMT Scientific Marine Services
Job Type	: Employee, Full Time
Salary	: Minimum 100000 Yearly
Experience	: Minimum 5 Years
Education	: Master's Degree
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This position will:
• Be responsible for the technical integrity of subsea mechanical systems from concept to handover, and during operations where appropriate, i.e., layout, stress analysis, corrosion analysis, marine growth remediation, etc.;
• Integrate new technologies and value improving practices where appropriate;
• Liaise with Project Engineers, project team leaders and discipline engineers to develop and maintain philosophies, system specifications, datasheets and any other mechanical system documents;
• Liaise with vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure mechanical equipment are delivered in line with the projects goals and objectives;
• Liaise with third parties and client representatives as required;
• Participate with Design and Safety Reviews, HAZOP, HAXIDs, FMECA, Risk Assessments, etc.;
• Provide technical support and monitoring during manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and testing of mechanical systems;
• Develop and maintain specifications and procedures, where appropriate, for the onshore testing, loadout, installation and commissioning of mechanical systems;
• Assess the risks associated with the design, supply and operation of mechanical systems and equipment;
• Be responsible for delivering packages of work for engineering activities and technical assurance as agreed with the Project Manager;
• Develop and coordinate subsea designs and deliverables for various work packages including work associated with feasibility, conceptual and front-end engineering studies;
• Be responsible for planning engineering activities within the overall project schedule, ensuring all activities and/or deliverables are identified;
• Assist the Project Manager with planning and resource allocation to meet project goals and objectives.

Requirements will include:
- At least a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- A minor in Mettallurgy will be considered an advantage.
- More than five years experience in the design of subsea equipment, and designing interfaces with or tools for underwater vehicles.
- Demonstrated proficiency in material selection for underwater applications and corrosion consideration, structural analysis, and remediation of marine growth problems.
- Advanced experience and knowledge of CAD and solid modeling (AutoCAD and Solidworks).
- Familiar with all the mechanical interfaces associated with subsea risers, manifolds, structures and general equipment installation and operations.
- Experience associated with offshore installation methods, ROV and diver operations for mechanical equipment.
- Experience with feasibility, conceptual and front-end engineering studies.
- Experienced significant involvement in a similar role with at least four subsea execution projects, associated with design and delivery of subsea mechanical systems.
- Working knowledge of industry standards related to subsea mechanical systems, i.e., API and ISO standards.
- Proficiency in French or Portuguese will be considered an asset.
- - Must hold United States (US) or United Kingdom (UK) citizenship, or provide current proof of eligibility to work in the US.
- Must be able and willing to travel to shipyards and offshore both domestically and internationally, as may be needed, up to forty percent (40%) of the time, averaged over an annual time frame.
- Must be able and willing to work independently or in a team environment; with ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people including engineering, scientific, manufacturing and marine operations staff is essential.