Subsea Mechanical Engineer

Description of function

We have an opportunity for a Subsea Mechanical Engineer to work with our client in Aberdeen as part of their Subsea Engineering Department. The team are responsible for developing & supporting all activities from initial engineering through detailed design, procurement, manufacture, test and final installation of subsea oil and gas production equipment.

Job responsibilities

• Commitment to Company HSE and Quality Policies
• With the support and guidance of senior/lead engineers:-
• Carry out mechanical engineering and design for subsea oilfield operation  
• Carry out all aspects of onshore / offshore engineering work
• Prepare / review calculations and perform mechanical / structural analysis as required
• Preparation / review of specifications for procurement / manufacture / fabrication of appropriate items and equipment             
• Prepare / review onshore Assembly / test / FAT and offshore operations procedures
• Work with design / drafting personnel for the development of engineering / manufacture drawings
• Sub-contract and Vendor liaison, management and expediting 
• Technical support of onshore assembly / testing as required 
• Technical support of offshore operations as required
• Reporting to Company and client 

CAPABILITY PROFILE; KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Up to 5 years’ experience in the subsea engineering, equipment and operations sector.
• Materials engineering awareness
• Capable of producing detailed design calculation packages
• Performing computer-based analysis (e.g. ANSYS) finite element analysis and the like
• Working knowledge of applicable industry mechanical, piping, subsea codes and standards
• Previous experience of the design manufacture, testing and installation / operation of subsea production facilities incl. subsea wellhead / xmas trees desirable
• CAD drafting capability desired, must have the ability to translate designs into drawings for manufacture and installation / operation working with design and drafting personnel
• Vessel based experience; desirable
• Previous experience of installation of subsea Xmas Tree / Choke / Intervention equipment from a Rig / DSV / RSV highly desirable
• Electrohydraulic controls experience highly desirable