Senior Engineer Mooring

Subsea7•Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

The Senior Engineer Mooring produces tender and project documents and preliminary studies, and carries out engineering for the preparation and offshore installation of anchor piles and mooring systems, including towing and hook-up of host facilities. The role is responsible for all phases of offshore installation, contributing to installation analyses for mooring systems and analyses for host-facility tow and station keeping. It specifies the vessels and equipment needed to execute projects safely, prepares procedures and associated calculation notes, and owns the Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) process throughout the project lifecycle. The engineer provides technical input during procurement and project reviews, participates in vessel mobilization and installation, and promotes awareness of company Quality Assurance and Health, Safety and Environment procedures. The role ensures work meets project quality, cost, and schedule standards, proposes solutions to reduce cost and risk, and supports the development and presentation of relevant tools and technologies. Most work is based at Subsea 7’s Houston office. Local and international travel may be required for up to 25% of the time, as may work at offshore or other off-site locations in the US and internationally during project execution.

Requirements

Engineering degree.
At least 5–8 years of work experience in offshore oil and gas, including specific experience in mooring system installation or design for FPSOs, semi-submersibles, and other offshore structures.
Ability to generate relevant procedures and sketches and define the analysis support needed to execute the scope of work.
Good knowledge of anchor-pile installation methodologies and relevant offshore operations experience.
Good knowledge of mooring installation methodologies and relevant offshore operations experience.
Working knowledge of industry software such as OrcaFlex, MOSES, MathCad, and the DNV SESAM Software Suite for Offshore and Maritime Engineering.
Experience executing mooring projects from an anchor-handling vessel or tug.
Good knowledge of coordinating project equipment in a material yard.
Working understanding of relevant industry codes and standards.
Self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision in the area of expertise, coordinate with others, and communicate effectively.
Good communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Nice To Haves

A second international language.

Responsibilities

Produce documents and preliminary studies for tenders and projects.
Perform engineering for the preparation and offshore installation of anchor piles and mooring systems, including towing and hook-up of host facilities.
Take responsibility for all phases of offshore installation.
Provide input to installation analyses for mooring systems and to analyses for host-facility tow and station keeping.
Specify vessels and equipment required to carry out projects safely.
Plan, prepare, and confirm procedures, including site validation testing, transportation, and installation procedures, along with associated calculation notes such as rigging design.
Own the Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) process throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical expertise during procurement and confirm project progress at interim meetings with the Project Lead.
Participate in vessel mobilization and installation phases.
Promote and facilitate project team awareness of company QA and HSE procedures.
Ensure activities comply with project quality, cost, and time standards.
Propose innovative solutions to reduce cost and risks.
Support development of relevant tools and organize technology sessions for the team to present them.
Guide and mentor graduate and junior engineers.