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Marine Analysis Engineer, APL (Floating Production Solutions)

Employer: National Oilwell Varco
Desired Expertise: Marine Engineering, Naval Architect
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Masters Degree
Location: Houston
Date Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Job Description

Responsible for Marine analysis for projects, pre-FEED, and FEED studies related to turret & mooring systems based on Advanced Production and Loading (APL) technologies.  General engineering support of related efforts in connection with broader Floating Production Solutions projects for Rig Solutions.  
 
Responsibilities:
 

  • Perform analysis of mooring and riser systems and vessel behavior
  • Specify and follow up model tests, and perform model test calibration to validate numerical model
  • Ensure analysis is conducted in accordance with all relevant procedures, rules, regulations, codes, standards, and specifications
  • Verify design documents and prepare design briefs
  • Report non-conformities and address via established Quality Assurance procedures
  • Conduct technical discussions with clients and internal departments
  • Perform other work related tasks as assigned
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE procedures and policies
  • Build and maintaining positive, professional business relationships with both internal and external departments and resources
  • Assist in the overall effort for positive growth of the company

 

Desired Skills:

  • Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Naval Architecture
  • Two (2) year experience as a Marine Engineer in the oil & gas or oilfield services industry related to design, analysis, and delivery of mooring and riser systems, including marine hydrodynamics and dynamic analysis of floating structures.
  • Must be able to multi-task between different projects and shifting priorities
  • Good verbal and written communication skills 

Basic Competency Requirements:
 

  • Experience with software like RIFLEX, SIMO, ORCAFLEX and WAMIT is preferred.

 

Employment Type: PERMANENT
Hours: FULLTIME

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