Senior Subsea Engineer

The Role

• Maintain the Blow Out Preventer (BOP), Diverter, and associated subsea equipment in accordance to the Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) guidelines.


• Operate and pressure test the BOP on the surface and on the seabed as required.


• Direct the deck and drill crews in the running and recovery of the BOP and Marine Riser equipment.


• Direct the assembly, installation, and nippling down the BOP and all well control equipment as required.


• Operate, maintain and repair the subsea BOP control system, i.e. surface BOP or multiplex electro-hydraulic control systems.


• Operate, maintain and test hydraulic connectors. Maintain BOP handling equipment, testing equipment and wellhead equipment.


• Operate and service the bridge cranes and related hoisting equipment. Ensure the drill string compensator is serviced as required.


• Ensure the riser pipe system is serviced and tested as required. Operate and maintain the diverter system and the running and handling tools.


• Assist in running/testing the wellhead, casing hangers and seal assemblies. Operate and maintain wellhead running/retrieval test tools.


• Ensure the required riser tensioning pressure is set to comply with the mud weight in use. Monitor and maintain the riser guideline and pod line tensioners.


• Maintain accurate daily log sheets relevant to the subsea equipment

               
The Applicant

• Candidates should be experienced within the Subsea discipline, with particular experience in managing a department onboard a semi submersible or drill ship.


• Candidates must be willing to work within any international location including Uk, West Africa, America and India.


• Valid Well Control Certificate.


• High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.


• Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.


• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the subsea operation of the drilling unit and basic computer skills.