Project Engineer

For oil & gas exploration and production companies worldwide, Superior Energy Services is an oilfield products and services company with global reach, financial stability and mature safety and core values platforms. Through its portfolio of premier rental and well servicing brands, Superior provides customers with robust inventory, expedient delivery, engineered solutions and expert consultative service — all delivered with enterprise-wide Shared Core Values for safe, sustainable operations and corporate citizenship. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Superior is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Broussard, LA (On-Site).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In-House Technical Support of Operations, Procurement, QA/QC.
• Execution and presentation of WSI Drill String, Landing String, and Slip Crushing Designs, including all project updates requested, for customers and tender packages, as identified.
• Manage technical support of accessory equipment with rating spec sheets and engineering drawings.
• Manage the upkeep of engineering technical documents, data bases, etc.
• Technical support for high-end equipment within Workstrings and dealing with the OEM.
• Modification of equipment or redesign of products or services.
• Promote WSI engineering services and solutions in conjunction with WSI business development and personnel via meetings with operators and presentations.
• Continuously strive to enhance customer relationships and develop new customers where applicable
• Provide customers with technical support regarding their design projects; DWOP, CWOP, etc.
• Provide customers with technical support of standard equipment and specialty designed equipment.
• Provide in-house technical support of WSI Operations, QA/QC, Procurement, Business Development, and others as identified, and promote a team relationship.
• Support WSI Engineering Team with tech support; equipment ratings, tool drawings, approvals, etc.
• Support WSI business development and clients with engineering options and tubular recommendations based on specific well criteria.
• Consult with clients to ascertain and define need or problem areas and determine scope of investigation required to obtain solution.
• Advises client on alternate methods of solving need or problem or recommends specific solution.
• Development of engineering tools to improve support of Engineering, Operations, QA/QC, Procurement, Business Development, customers, and assets.
• Involved with new product development.
• Installation of alternate methods and procedures.
• Changes in processing methods and practices.
• Provide technical presentations as required.
• Assist in special engineering projects in-house and for WSI customers.
• Communicate potential new upcoming projects to management and other sales staff.
• Communicate design information to appropriate marketing and operations personnel on pending known orders to ensure good communication to all departments.
• Recommend new assets or services to make available for customers.
• Educate and enhance the level of knowledge of WSI personnel on tubulars, connections, drill string design and engineering solutions.
• Up-keep of engineering technical documents, data bases, and intranet engineering site.
• Design and Approved Engineered drawings.
• Entertain as identified.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required
of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and
responsibilities at any time or for any reason.

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Ability to use critical thinking skills and analyze engineering project data; prepare quality drawings, engineering technical documents, reports and solutions based on limiting parameters and available asset inventory.
• Knowledge in Torque and Drag, and Hydraulics Modeling.
• Knowledge in Landing String Design.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and CAD software, such as SolidWorks, etc.
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word, and VBA.
• Ability to present customers with case histories and technical information using presentations.
• Ability to present internal and external customers with technical information using presentations.
• Knowledge of drilling and completion processes and required equipment.
• Knowledge of drilling rigs and equipment, and their capabilities.
• Knowledge of tubulars and connections.
• Knowledge of tubular manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of Operations, QA/QC, and Procurement Departments’ processes.
• Excellent command of English – speaking, reading, technical writing.

BEHAVIORAL ABILITIES

• Good people skills
• Works well with a team
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills
• Exceptional project management, planning, and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve complex problems
• Ability to develop, direct, and manage a project to completion
• Solid ability to multi-task
• Ability to work self-directed

EDUCTION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four‐year college or university required. Additionally, a minimum of 3
years of experience in the design, project management and/or implementation of equipment (preferably in the oil
and gas industry) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management training or
experience preferred.

Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Matching 401(k)

To be considered for this position, please select the link “Apply for this job on-line.