Lead Subsea Controls Engineer

Wood Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

Their primary function is to ensure that the objectives of the Subsea Controls Group and its Customers are performed to an expected high standard and that specific work tasks are performed safely, effectively and in compliance with their specified objectives. The Subsea Controls Engineer shall be conversant in subsea production operations, control system design and software, manufacturing, testing and installation, and provide a technical focal point for the Customer, Subsea Contractor(s), Suppliers / Vendors and other internal departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, other disciplines will be considered with relevant experience
15-20+; years experience as a subsea controls engineer
Willingness to travel to Operator or Supplier site and offshore
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) with the ability to interface directly with clients, interface with internal departments and manage vendors
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Excellent MS Office Suite knowledge
Must be a US citizen or be authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood

Nice To Haves

Proficient in industrial control systems (MCSs, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, etc.)
Experience programming, testing and troubleshooting MCS software
Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, CANBUS, Ethernet / IP)
Knowledge of subsea leak detection technology and methods
Broad knowledge of industry standards, best practices and related work processes
Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and frequent changes in priorities

Responsibilities

Directing and assisting with Concept, PreFEED, FEED and detailed engineering
Estimate costs and timing to bring the project to execution
Directing and assisting with ensuring project compliance with specifications and regulations
Directing and assisting with the development of specification and selection of subsea control systems and distribution equipment (SUTA, SDU, EFL, STFL, etc.)
Directing and assisting with the development of specifications and selection of subsea controls software systems
Directing and assisting in development of testing, installation, operation and maintenance procedures
Developing and/or reviewing topsides integration schematics
Developing and/or reviewing subsea distribution drawings
Developing and/or reviewing subsea electrical, fiber, hydraulic and chemical schematics
Developing and/or reviewing interlocks, and programming cause and effect spreadsheets
Developing and/or reviewing alarm rationalization manuals
Witnessing hardware FATs and Subsea Software FATs
Risk assessment and HAZID responsibilities
Progress reporting and monitoring responsibilities
Acting as a Customer Site (Engineering) Representative as may be required
Assist with training new engineers
Contribute to lesson learned exercises