Subsea Design Engineer at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL)

Job Description

• Designing, costing and testing components and fittings using computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3D modelling.
• Building a small-scale model of a component, simulating the conditions it will have to withstand, observing its performance and analyzing the result.
• Planning appropriate improvements to the design of the component, applying them and testing it all over again.
• Responsible for the design and installation of equipment and structures below the surface of the sea.
• Management of all subsea work scopes related to an asset, including the management of contractors/suppliers for the work scope.
• Carrying out full scaling testing of the finished component, ensuring it meets all operating, as well as health and safety requirements.
• Providing technical and engineering support to offshore teams.
• Support the integration testing, installation and commissioning of subsea hardware including procedure development, onsite supervision, project management and coordination, and resolution of technical and commercial issues.
• Producing budgets and plans for projects.
• Writing evaluations of project progress, success and any issues.
• Spending some time offshore to liaise with suppliers, manufacturers and other Engineers.
• Working closely with Subsea execution contractor in all aspects of intervention preparation including coordination of operation reviews and risks assessments, and delivery of engineering procedures and equipment.
• Identifying and adopting new technologies to improve business results.
• Mentor and aid in the development of organizational capability in the area of interventions and IRM.
• Have a strong safety execution and cost focus, as well as contractor management.
• Be involved in all aspects of underwater interventions and marine integrity projects.
• Adhere to company work processes, procedures and reviews and abide by regulations relevant to diving and intervention operations.
• Carry out technical responsibility for mechanical ROV and intervention content of tenders and projects.
• Carry out mechanical engineering design and development for remote systems and intervention tooling.
• Prepare tender specifications and costs.
• Prepare design specifications.
• Manage Sub-contractors.
• Prepare and check manuals and procedures.
• Prepare and check design calculations.
• Support manufacturing, testing and commissioning.
• Support ROV and intervention projects.
• Have technical contact with clients.
• Ensure continuity of lessons learned for ongoing and future projects.
• Carry out the inspection, repair and maintenance, (IRM) of CUE subsea assets using underwater intervention techniques (divers and ROVs).
• Any other assignment as may be directed by the Management.
• Submission of monthly report to Management.

Education and/or Work Experience / Skills Requirements

• HND / Bachelor's Degree in Subsea Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering or Petroleum Engineering.
• At least 3 years hands on experience as a Subsea Design Engineer in the Oil and Gas sector.
• Sound Knowledge and above average capability in Engineering Designs is highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively use computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3D modelling.
• Familiarity with international standards and codes (API, ISO etc).
• Working Knowledge of FEMAP, NX Nastran or similar finite element.
• A considerable knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, marine propulsion, marine systems, marine structures and marine systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, design and develop subsea systems and equipment and troubleshoot and repair subsea systems and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must have the team spirit and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Highly attentive to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Adaptive to change.