Peritus provides advanced subsea and floating systems engineering and project management services to offshore oil and gas projects across the globe. Using highly experienced people, advanced technology and global knowledge networks, Peritus is currently recruiting for:

LEADUMBILICAL SYSTEM ENGINEER (Europe or Houston)

Responsibilities of Lead Umbilical Systems Engineer

• Client'stechnical representative on umbilical systems design (EPCI)  
• Responsible for monitoring contractor compliance with design basis
• Responsible for monitoring contractor compliance with codes, standards
• Responsible for monitoring contractor compliance with QA/HSSE requirements

Duties

• Check contractor design reports and calculation sheets
• Check procurement data sheets for alignment with basis of design
• Review and advice on material and installation specifications (technical)
• Review design solutions, options, and advice on corrective actions
• Provide input to umbilical design, procurement construction and installation
• Review contractor functional specifications and scope of work
• Review and advice on site queries, clarifications, deviations, change requests
• Review and advice on concession requests and non-conformances
• Review supplier documentation (technical)
• Attend design reviews to ensure design in accordance codes, standards
• Attend and provide input to HAZOP, HAZID, Risk Reviews
• Support fabrication and testing requirements (as client representative)
• Support installation and commissioning activities (as client representative)
• Contribute to training and development of clientstaff

Decision Making Authority

Can make technical decisions only. Will also be required to provide technical input to commercial, quality assurance, and HSSE related decisions.

Supervisory Responsibility

May be responsible for less senior or less experienced engineers.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Competency/Knowledge

• Technically proficient in discipline - proven track record on similar projects
• Competent in use of relevant international codes and standards
• Competent in design of subsea umbilical systems
• Competent / knowledge in use of relevant discipline software
• Good knowledge regarding umbilical system vendors and site work
• Good knowledge of Project execution and planning
• Good knowledge in subsea umbilical installation methods
• Knowledge in HSSE/QA protocols/procedures
• Spanish language knowledge desirable

Skills

• Good coordination, monitoring skills
• Good interfacing skills (focus on working with EPC contractors
• Good mentoring skills
• Good Communication skills - written and oral
• Proactive approach and attention to detail
• Team player, works well with others, and across disciplines

Abilities

• Ability to interface well with project team and with EPC contractor team
• Ability to anticipate issues and focus on proactive problem resolution  
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedule constraints
• Ability to multi-task
• Analytical and problem solving mind
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Work Location

The primary work location is EPC Contractor offices (likely Houston and/or Europe). Frequent travel will be required. Travel offshore may also be required.

Reporting Line

This position reports to the projectEngineering Manager.

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor degree in engineering / BSc Degree or equivalent
• 10 years of experience with control systems design
• 3 years of experience in similar position

Peritus is an equal opportunity employer and we offer the following benefits for our employees:
We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Flexible Work Hours
• Paid Time Off
• 401k matching
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage
• Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance  
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Interested and quaified candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence to Peritus International.