Senior Subsea Engineer

Houston, Texas, United States

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The Role

  • Maintain the Blow Out Preventer (BOP), Diverter, and associated subsea equipment in accordance to the Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) guidelines.
  • Operate and pressure test the BOP on the surface and on the seabed as required.
  • Direct the deck and drill crews in the running and recovery of the BOP and Marine Riser equipment.
  • Direct the assembly, installation, and nippling down the BOP and all well control equipment as required.
  • Operate, maintain and repair the subsea BOP control system, i.e. surface BOP or multiplex electro-hydraulic control systems.
  • Operate, maintain and test hydraulic connectors. Maintain BOP handling equipment, testing equipment and wellhead equipment.
  • Operate and service the bridge cranes and related hoisting equipment. Ensure the drill string compensator is serviced as required.
  • Ensure the riser pipe system is serviced and tested as required. Operate and maintain the diverter system and the running and handling tools.
  • Assist in running/testing the wellhead, casing hangers and seal assemblies. Operate and maintain wellhead running/retrieval test tools.
  • Ensure the required riser tensioning pressure is set to comply with the mud weight in use. Monitor and maintain the riser guideline and pod line tensioners.
  • Maintain accurate daily log sheets relevant to the subsea equipment

               
The Applicant

  • Candidates should be experienced within the Subsea discipline, with particular experience in managing a department onboard a semi submersible or drill ship.
  • Candidates must be willing to work within any international location including Uk, West Africa, America and India.
  • Valid Well Control Certificate.
  • High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
  • Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
  • Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the subsea operation of the drilling unit and basic computer skills.