The Role
Leads engineering design and technical support for subsea capping stacks, connectors, rental equipment, and aftermarket assets. Performs FEA and structural, lifting, pressure, and hydraulic analyses; creates 3D models and manufacturing drawings; develops specifications, testing requirements, manuals, and procedures. Supports equipment assembly, testing, repair, maintenance, field operations, and client needs. Coordinates with project managers, technicians, third-party companies, and internal departments while improving product performance, reliability, and processes.
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Summary:
Trendsetter Engineering provides the Subsea Oil and Gas Industry with custom designed solutions for production,
intervention, capping, and containment. The Sr. Project Engineer (Engineer) is primarily responsible for performing
and leading engineering tasks associated with capping stacks, connectors, and other Rentals and Aftermarket
assets. The role requires a motivated individual with cross-functional skills to excel in detailed design, customer
support, and project engineering.
This position will be primarily based from the Trendsetter office located in Houston, TX, but may require occasional
travel in support of field operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead Engineer and technical point of contact for capping stack consortium client needs.
- Lead technical support for rental equipment (outside of intervention systems).
- Engineering lead for manufactured equipment- including new equipment and modifications to existing
assets.
- Perform engineering analysis including FEA for structural, lifting, pressure containing, and hydraulic design
purposes.
- Provide leadership and technical expertise for Rentals and Aftermarket in areas including equipment
design, assembly, testing, repair, and maintenance.
- Generate and revise 3D models of existing and new build intervention systems and ancillary equipment
assets.
- Generate detailed multi-view manufacturing drawings including detail such as weld call outs, bearing fits,
finishes, materials of construction, coatings, and quality requirements.
- Author and approve field manuals and procedures.
- Manage operating manuals, repairs, and maintenance for department assets.
- Act as “’beach” support for offshore field operations, for assigned projects.
- Implement changes to resolve system and project problems. Improve product performance and reliability.
Author MOC and NCR as required.
- Develop specifications and test requirements that drive product design.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the Trendsetter supplied equipment.
- Interface with the client as the primary technical representative for system and project support matters.
- Interface with Project Managers and Technician staff as required ensuring technical information is
accurate and consistent.
- Manage handovers of equipment between Trendsetter Projects team and Service departments. Clearly
communicate design requirements for various project scopes.
- Coordination of support with third party companies and Trendsetter departments as required.
- Provide input for the continued improvement of existing processes and assets. Contribute to the
development of new techniques and technology in support of subsea operations.
- Share relevant experiences and mentor Trendsetter colleagues.
- Must conform to all employment policies and procedures of Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Engineering Degree from an EAC/ABET accredited program.
- E.I.T. Certification or passed FE exam preferred
- Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in engineering design or aftermarket engineering
support.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in subsea equipment design.
- Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD software
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Systems (Word, Excel, MS Teams, etc.)
- Knowledgeable in Mathcad software
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Good communication & presentation skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to adapt to change, when required due to the rapid response nature of business
- Work autonomously as well as under direction
- Handle multiple projects and deadlines with changing priorities
Skills Required
- Engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program
- At least 7 years of relevant engineering design or aftermarket engineering support experience
- At least 2 years of subsea equipment design experience
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams
- Knowledge of Mathcad software
- E.I.T. certification or passing the FE exam
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects and changing priorities
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The Company
What We Do
Trendsetter is a global provider of specialized subsea solutions to the oil and gas industry's toughest challenges. We specialize in solving unconventional problems with conventional field-proven technology, especially in a crisis environment. Our quick response, innovative technology and commitment to customer service, safety and quality, is what makes us the leader in contemporary subsea solutions. Our team of experts has established a reputation for providing cutting-edge, reliable solutions with a quick turnaround, while keeping safety as the number one priority. Our expertise and inventive approach ensures our clients receive the most advanced and dependable solutions available today in the subsea oil and gas industry.
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