Subsea Operations Engineer

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

The GoM subsea support squad is seeking a Subsea Operations Engineer. The individual will report directly to the GoM Subsea Operations Discipline Manager and will work under the direction of the Subsea Support Squad Lead. The primary responsibility of the Subsea Operations squad is to deliver maximum value from our subsea operations by optimizing the balance between risk, production, and cost, while delivering step changes in performance through innovation by our people. The overall health and availability of the subsea systems is maintained through the Subsea Operations support squad within the Production Support Unit. The engineer will work across all GoM assets, responsible for providing support in delivery of optimization, troubleshooting, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the subsea infrastructure with support from Senior level SS Ops engineers. Improvement of system availability by risk mitigation, elimination of defects, and reduced Mean Time to Repair is a key focus area for all Subsea Support Squad engineers.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices and support the achievement of the GoM Regions' performance goals and standards.
• Support the delivery, maintenance, and utilization of subsea site operating procedures (SOPs) and technical drawings under the direction of a Senior Engineer
• Conduct condition monitoring, diagnostics, and resolution of operational issues for Subsea Systems.
• Integration with topsides engineering and subsea project teams in support of the area(s) to manage risks in compliance with practices.
• Work closely with the central subsea organization to steward plans and procedures for subsea interventions and offshore execution activities.
• Actively participate in applicable HAZIDS, HAZOPS, and risk assessments.
• Continue technical development through training, site visits, and offshore ROV campaign participation

Essential Education

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Engineering
• Actively pursuing PE license

Essential Experience

• 5+ years of industry experience with an understanding of Subsea Operations fundamentals
• Working knowledge of the various types of equipment within a subsea infrastructure, including instrumentation and controls
• Demonstrated ability to network and influence across organizational boundaries
• Growth mindset with the willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic environment

Desirable Criteria

• Awareness of common system-based anomalies and flow assurance tactics for a producing subsea system
• Generalized understanding of integrity, maintenance and repair activities for a subsea system
• Awareness of the interdependencies between the subsea system and the topsides production utilities
• Familiarization with creating, maintaining, and utilizing Site Operating Procedures
• Understanding of reading and utilizing technical drawings commonly used in process operations: P&ID's, simplified flow diagrams, block diagrams, logic diagrams, isometric drawings, equipment specific diagrams, and electrical diagrams
• Understanding of bp's risk management process, management of change, and basic understanding of root cause failure analysis

Must be willing and able to travel to offshore facilities and vessels as required.

Why bp?

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Anomaly assessment and management, Defect Elimination, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment maintenance and inspection strategies, FAT and commissioning, Fatigue Analysis, Fitness for Service, Flanged joint, Integrity Management, Mechanical seals and support systems, Monitoring and data interpretation, Piping, hoses and tubing, Piping vibration, Pressure systems regulatory requirements, Pressure Vessels, Selection and design of pipeline equipment, Stress analysis for integrity and leakage, Valves used for isolation, Wind Turbines

Legal Disclaimer:

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