Offshore Engineer

A new opportunity for an Offshore Engineer to work for an EPC on setting out the standard and procedures for their mooring capability in a permanent role has emerged. The role itself will be based in Houston 2/3 days per week working within a team of 8-10 but may look to grow in the near future.

Offshore Engineer Responsibilities:

• Execute engineering tasks both in-office and on offshore sites, ensuring seamless project integration.
• Conduct detailed design and analysis for a range of offshore projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality work.
• Provide critical support to offshore personnel during operations, addressing technical issues as they arise.
• Assist in maintaining and improving QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) assurance practices.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and offshore operations teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Contribute to technical sales efforts through engaging presentations, insightful publications, and active committee participation.
• Design mooring systems, performing thorough compliance analyses to meet regulatory and project-specific requirements.
• Assess and evaluate offshore mooring installation concepts for both technical and commercial feasibility.
• Define the requirements for installation vessels and evaluate potential candidates for suitability.
• Liaise effectively with clients, vessel owners, and third-party stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success.
• Conduct site visits to shore bases and offshore locations to evaluate operational capabilities and identify constraints.
• Oversee the installation of offshore mooring and subsea equipment, ensuring adherence to project plans.
• Develop detailed procedures for offshore installation, hookup, disconnect, recovery, repair, and replacement operations.
• Perform precise rigging design calculations and generate comprehensive equipment lists for offshore operations.
• Produce Daily Offshore Operations Progress Reports and comprehensive Post Job Summary Reports to document and review project outcomes.

Offshore Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Science (BS or MS) in Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the marine and offshore industry.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of offshore and marine industry terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Deep understanding of mooring system design and analysis techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of offshore operations methods and practices.
• Basic understanding of QHSE assurance standards and practices.

Interviews will be undertaken from July onwards in a 2 stage process, if you are interested please apply now for immediate consideration.