SDS NAM Shop Lead Engineer

Job Purpose

This position is an lead level position able to independently work with influence to lead, onboard and train new Rotational Engineers as well as new hires.  The SDS Shop Lead Engineer is a critical component to ensure proper planning and execution of post manufacturing services to our customers.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: technical documentation, product design review and validation, technical planning, customer interface, project execution, product and system troubleshooting, performance testing, product maintenance, repair, and refurbishment. Hands-on labor in shop and/or field environment, which requires lifting, walking, stooping, bending, and some climbing.

This role is for the NAM SDS Engineering Group supporting Subsea Drilling Value Stream's permanently installed equipment and tools executed in the Gremp Campus Shop.

Job Description

• Exhibit working knowledge of shop/lab assembly or field installation or testing. 
• Lead and develop solutions to problems by analyzing, interpreting and evaluating data.
• Anticipates potential problem and identifies required preventive actions.
• Assist onshore/offshore personnel including operations coordinators, workshop manager and quality department on technical requests.
• Provide technical support for all workshop activities as the single Engineering point of contact.
• Periodically assigned as “on-call engineer” to support technical issues that may arise in the field.
• Research and provide technical disposition relating to non-conformances.
• Reviews engineering designs and documents, including:  installation/commissioning procedures, refurbishment and preservation storage, and maintenance procedures.
• Create/review assembly and testing instructions for system level assemblies.
• Provides recommendations for standardization and optimization of workshop related documentation.
• Independently develops solutions to non-recurring problems by analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating various precedents and data.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for SDS product line and workshop assemblies, including:  buck-up machines, lathes, phosphate coating tank.

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, required
• 3-5 years previous experience in Subsea Drilling Services (or equivalent) in Field or 5 Years of Shop environment required
• Foundational awareness of relevant industry standards related to SDS (API 5DP, TH Hill DS-1, etc.)
• Full understanding of theory specific to area of specialty and/or single/multiple product, including code and criteria requirements
• Recognize the impact of variances to scope, cost and schedule
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are important
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is important
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and coaching, and respond appropriately

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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