Sr. Designer - Superior Completion Services

Superior Energy Services Careers•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Completion Services, a Superior Energy Services Company, is seeking a Sr. Designer for their office in Houston, TX. This role is within the Research, Design, New Product Development, and Sustaining Engineering Group. The Sr. Designer will support new product development for downhole completion tool product lines, including packers, sand control tools, fluid loss valves, interval control valves (ICVs), barrier valves, locks, nipples, and/or safety valves. The position involves the design and qualification testing of new downhole completion tool products for oil and gas wells to meet customer requirements and maintain existing designs. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and responsible for preparing and reviewing engineering documents for prototyping and production, supporting the Design Engineering Group during prototype testing, providing technical support for manufacturing and operations, and troubleshooting failed equipment or processes. Experience developing downhole completion tools to meet industry standards such as API 11D1, API 19V, API 19ICV, API 19AC, etc., is ideal.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design of downhole completion Oil and Gas Tools.
Experience in new product development.
Experience working with API and ISO specifications (API 11D1, API 19V, API 19ICV, API 19AC, etc.)
3D modeling skills are required.
Ability to work “hands-on” in a test lab and/or manufacturing facility.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Excellent written and spoken communication, efficiency, and time management skills are required.
An Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Engineering or equivalent education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoDesk Inventor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Generate layouts and detailed engineering calculations for new and modified equipment designs.
Actively participate in development design reviews and make “best choice” recommendations.
Ensure that manufacturing drawings are consistent with the working layouts for product designs.
Lead the assembly and lab testing of prototypes for product qualification.
Draft documentation of new products.
Provide technical assistance to manufacturing, assembly, and operation personnel.
Review machine drawings and advise on manufacturability.
Initiate, check, and approve change notices, test requests, and write test reports.
Disposition of rejected parts.
Work with minimum supervision.