Completions Installation Engineer

Job Purpose

This position is considered to be a subject matter expert within functional teams. The installation engineer provides technical engineering solutions to ensure execution of post manufacturing services to our customers.

A successful candidate will be eager to split time between the office and the field, and enjoy working hands-on during assembly, pressure testing and equipment installation alongside technicians while in the field. 

An Installation Engineer’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing technical and tender support for quotes, providing operational input to product design and development, technical planning for field support work to ensure job readiness, approval of technical documentation and procedures, execution of onshore and offshore field support, completion of project closeout reviews and documentation, direct customer interface, product and system troubleshooting.

Job Description

• Performs hands-on assembly and pressure testing functions in the field alongside service technicians.
• Works independently on more varied and complex tasks.
• Performs as a process owner and actively drives/implements improvements. 
• Expert knowledge of shop/lab assembly, field installation or testing.
• Understand and interpret system, field and detailed schematics.
• Ability to effectively develop solutions to problems by analyzing, interpreting and evaluating data. 
• Anticipates potential problems and identifies required preventative actions.
• Acts as subject matter expert to provide planned and unplanned technical support and troubleshooting for onshore/offshore activities.
• Performs as a process owner and leads continuous improvement initiatives that impact the overall department.
• Provides technical support for onshore personnel including operations coordinators, workshop manager and quality department.
• Identifies and analyzes risks associated with engineering tasks.
• Proactively participates in HSE initiatives, JSAs and risk assessments.
• Provides interface resolution between TFMC and non-TFMC equipment.
• Participates in design reviews and consult with other departments on designs, and field related applications.
• Provides technical input to RCAs and resolution of field non-conformances.
• Understand and interpret system, field and detailed schematics.
• Assists in development of specialty equipment needed to support customer operations related to Services engineering.
• Provides status reports on assigned projects that include project status, milestones achieved, on-time-delivery and critical project issues.
• Ensures functional locations are created for assigned projects.
• Executes engineering scope of work for onshore and/or offshore operations.
• Provides the highest level of expertise on technical support and solutions.
• Supports the knowledge development within the discipline by providing guidance, training, and mentoring to engineers.
• Hosts Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR) prior to on or off-site execution of work.
• Hosts After Action Reviews (AAR) following on or off-site execution of work.
• Reviews/Approves equipment list and document register for projects.
• Reviews/Approves technical documentation related to engineering changes: ECN (Engineering Change Notices), Part Reports, engineering specifications/requirements and ensures conformance to all policies and procedures related to engineering deliverables.
• Reviews/Approves engineering designs and documents, including: assembly and testing procedures, system integration test procedures, installation and well commissioning procedures, preservation, storage and maintenance procedures, rig books, layout drawings, schematics.

Work Environment

Spend 90% of the time in the office with a potential for 10% in the field. This is a rotation-based position (approximately 28 days on and 28 days off), which involves international travel to Suriname and potentially other countries. The work schedule during days on rotation will be 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. A valid passport is required from the home country.  May be exposed to possible hazards including noise, outdoor temperature extremes, chemicals, pressure testing, heavy lift operations and shop/field traffic.  Hybrid work environment and setup while providing remote installation support for offshore operations.

You are meant for this job if:

BS degree in Engineering required.

8+ YEARS of experience in the O&G industry, field experience is preferred.

• Legally authorized to work in Suriname.
• Flexibility to travel offsite/offshore
• Advanced analytical problem solving skills, able to interpret and evaluate data, identify and implement preventive measures.
• Advanced planning and organizational skills
• Subsea Production System Knowledge (vertical tree systems, horizontal tree systems, intervention systems, manifolds and jumpers, controls):

• • Operational knowledge of at least 3 subsea systems
  • Expert knowledge of 1 subsea system
  • Cross-functional knowledge between subsea systems.

• Advanced project management skills, including:
  • Ability to provide engineering hours for scope of work, and manage hours to stay on budget
  • Ability to recognize the impact of variations in customer, code or contract compliance as it applies to cost and schedule.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities
• Communication Skills, including:

• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Effective understanding and communication within diverse cultural environments.

• Ability to present complex ideas, concepts, data and facts in a clear and concise manner and the ability to persuade and influence others as needed.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback, and respond appropriately.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to engineers in the application of engineering practices, including industry, code, and customer requirements.
• Embody a customer-oriented attitude and the ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent direct customer relationships leading to new business opportunities.
• In-depth understanding of business challenges, and what drives customer values
• Possess strong PC skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Must be able to pass DOT/OGUK physical requirements for offshore work.
• Must be able to complete T-HUET/BOSIET training.

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