Job Title: Sr Mechanical Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Work Schedule: on-site
Location: Mobile, AL USA
NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the energy industry. Our client, OneSubsea (JV of Schlumberger, Aker Solutions and Subsea7), located in Mobile, Alabama is looking to add a
SR Mechanical Engineer.
Position Summary OneSubsea is seeking to hire an experienced
Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic Umbilical & Cable Systems Engineering team at our manufacturing and design facility in Mobile, AL.
Essential Duties- Lead the design and development of subsea umbilical systems, inclusive of umbilical cross section, topside and subsea umbilical terminations.
- Function as primary technical contact with clients and suppliers.
- Manage all project technical deliverables while adhering to project budget and schedule.
- Engineering specification of sub-supplied ancillaries such as dynamic bend stiffeners, bend stiffener connectors, buoyancy and ballast modules, and various clamp assemblies.
- Oversight and completion of engineering calculations and reports required for cross section design, end termination strength, seabed stability, corrosion protection, accumulated plastic strain, sea fastening and any other project specific requirements.
- Develop manufacturing plan and umbilical layout for most efficient manufacturing of the umbilicals.
- Design of test samples and procedures for typical API 17E umbilical tests such as umbilical flex fatigue, tensile and torsional, end strength, bending stiffness, bundle impact, crush, internal friction and tensioner hold back testing.
- Produce all required technical project documentation to be delivered to and agreed upon with the client.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting during all phases of project execution.
- Manage client and supplier interfaces.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, procurement, quality, manufacturing and offshore installation teams.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers.
- Support sales related activities such as estimating, technical reviews of proposals and client meetings as needed.
Education and Required Experience- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering. Subsea engineering experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience with subsea umbilicals, subsea distribution equipment, or subsea engineering.
- Familiarity with engineering software and simulation tools such as SolidWorks, Abaqus, and Orcaflex.
- Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as API 17E, ISO and DNV.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead projects.
- Willingness to travel as required.
About our Client A global joint venture to expand the frontiers of subsea
SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 have come together to create the world's leading subsea technology and solutions provider. We are focused on accelerating innovation to create a step change in subsea production economics and reduce emissions in subsea operations. The joint venture brings together deep reservoir domain expertise, broad front-end and system design knowledge. We provide an extensive field-proven subsea production and processing technology portfolio, world-class manufacturing scale and capacity, and unique pore-to-process integration capabilities.For additional information, please contact Julie Watkins -
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
