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Lead Engineer - Structure, Mechanical Package & Vessel

Employer: Subsea 7
Desired Expertise: Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architect, Structural Engineering, Structural, Mechanical, Vessel, Naval Architecture, Design
Experience: 10+ years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Houston
Salary: TBD
Date Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Job Description

Subsea 7 is a seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry worldwide.  We operate internationally as one group - we are locally sensitive and globally aware, sharing our expertise and experience to create innovative solutions with our clients.  We are more than solution providers, we are solution partners - ready to make long-term investments in our people, assets, know-how and relationships in support of our clients.  

Our diverse, integrated and dedicated teams are experts in their fields and have a track record of safely and efficiently executing complex projects in harsh and challenging environments.  We have the flexibility to respond quickly and sensitively to local demands, leveraging the full strength of our global resources and know-how.

LEAD ENGINEER - STRUCTURE, MECHANICAL PACKAGE & VESSEL
Reporting to a Project Engineering Manager or Technical Project Manager, the Lead Engineer will be a key member of the project team, seeking to use their technical and professional experience to supervise the engineering subcontractor, including confirmation of progress against schedule and review of all deliverables to ensure completion in accordance with project specifications and project milestones. He is expected to be competent in following areas, Structure, Mechanical package, and vessel. He / She is expected to improve the specific discipline work processes and be technical governance for the discipline. The scope will include studies and live projects.  

All personnel are expected to contribute to creating a positive HSEQ culture within Subsea 7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSEQ codes and practices and IIF program from the Client.

GENERIC KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Provides specialist skills, integrity and knowledge in key areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practice / Understands clients' needs; identifies and addresses design parameters and problems; develops and implements solutions / Ensures project and HS&E compliance and adherence to project budget & schedule / Under own supervision, independently evaluates, organizes and prioritizes work / Undertakes responsibility for production of deliverables, which may include engineering support to the Drawing Office, design calculations, specifications, procedures, analyses, progress reports, bid evaluations, study reports and various 3rd-party submissions / Signs and issues technical documentation as originator or checker, accepting personal responsibility for its adequacy / Ensures all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Engineering degree or equivalent; Accreditation from a professional body is desirable, but not essential; Advanced degree and/or professional engineering license is desired.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
More than 10 years engineering experience in Structure, Mechanical Package, and Vessel Areas; Past or current experience working for a company providing Engineering services to oil & gas industry; Experience in detailed design; Senior Engineer will be acceptable for this position but this is subject to review on a case by case basis.

LOCATION
Houston, Texas

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