Sr Subsea Engineer

Job Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for own safety as well as that of the Subsea crew.
• Attends and participates in all pre-tour, post tour and weekly safety meetings.
• Responsible for the performance of all marine related subsea and surface well control equipment.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all subsea equipment including but not limited to: BOP Stack and associated components of MUX control system, BOP handling equipment (BOP Crane, Transporter, Bulkhead Guides, Sea Fasteners, X-MAS Tree Cart and mini carts), Subsea High Pressure Unit, BOP Fluid Mixing System, and associated accumulators, BOP Test Stump, Crown Mounted Compensator, Active Heave Compensator, Marine Drilling Riser, Riser hydraulic handling equipment (Riser Yoke, Riser Trolley, etc.), Marine Riser Tensioners and associated equipment, HP Compressors and Standby APV's, Diverter, Diverter Control System and Diverter System Valves, Choke and Kill Manifold and associated control system, Moonpool maintenance baskets, MUX and Hotline Reels, Moonpool drape hoses.
• Capable of fully understanding, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting all aspects of the BOP control system, including at least the basics of the electrical components.
• Ensures that all components of the BOP Stack Assembly and Marine Riser System have been thoroughly cleaned, inspected, serviced, repaired and tested prior to use.
• Ensures that all well control or marine related subsea and surface support equipment such as running, retrieving and testing tools, subsea TV system and any other equipment associated with the subsea stack and surface well control equipment have been thoroughly inspected, serviced, repaired, function and/or pressure tested as applicable before running or connecting.
• Troubleshoots all subsea and surface equipment when required.
• Witnesses all pressure tests and latch up and weight set tests on subsea and/or completion equipment to ensure that all tests are safely carried out within the limitations of the equipment being tested or connected.
• Responsible for ensuring that the entire riser tensioning system is thoroughly inspected, serviced, repaired and tested before use and also that the pressures in use are applicable to the current well and situation.
  
  

Responsible for providing Engineering sufficient details to carry out a riser analysis for each well, and then following the results of that analysis for that well.

• Troubleshoots operating problems with the Compensator systems and ensures that all maintenance procedures are properly carried out.
• Maintains the internal / external preservation, lubrication, appearance and records of all subsea equipment that is in surface storage and not in use.
• Maintains up to date files of all the applicable subsea and surface equipment that he is responsible for which includes, but is not limited to, blueprints, drawings, dimensions, specifications, catalogues, spare part booklets, plus pertinent measurements of subsea equipment in all assembled and or operating positions.
• Carries out, or witnesses, measurements of operator provided subsea equipment in a timely manner before running to ensure that it is compatible with the other equipment that it is to be fitted to, joined with or run with and advises the Rig Manager of any complications that might occur with using the equipment.
• Advises and recommends the minimum and maximum spare part stock levels for all of his equipment and assists the storekeeper with the ordering and safe storage of such replacement parts.
• Monitors the inventory of all subsea critical spare parts together with all oils, fluids and gasses required for subsea operations.
• Maintains accurate maintenance and repair history files for all of his equipment in the Preventive Maintenance System (PMS), together with a daily log of all observations regarding the operation of the Subsea department so that his colleagues can benefit from his experiences.
• Develops and implements Job Safety Analyses and prepares risk assessments as required.
• Reports all hazards and communicates ideas for enhancing safety standards.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Valaris Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Participates as a member of an emergency team in the event of a fire or other emergency; participates in meetings and drills as a member of an emergency team.
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested by management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• Keeps written hand-over notes to ensure efficient and accurate transfer of information.
  
  

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or educational equivalent from an accredited technical school or trade school.
• Five (5) or more years offshore experience with a minimum of three (3) years as Subsea Engineer and prior offshore experience preferred
  
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors.

About Us

At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.

About The Team

The Human Resources organization at Valaris is a lean, fast-moving function that globally supports the entire employee life-cycle, including but not limited to talent acquisition, compensation, payroll, benefits, talent management, training and development and operations support. Despite being spread over six continents, we are a cohesive group committed to maximizing our people’s potential to drive organizational excellence.