Staff, Subsea Engineer - Subsea Development (Finance)
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Job Summary
The Staff Subsea Engineer will be responsible to provide project, engineering and technical support for the integrity management for subsea wells and associated subsea infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico. This will include, but not limited to, production trees, flowlines, risers, and umbilical.
The Staff Subsea Engineer will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Subsea Asset Integrity Management System for existing Operated Assets
- Interface with internal regulatory team and regulatory bodies to plan and enable cost effect decommissioning and abandonment of end-of-life subsea assets
- Provide technical leadership on troubleshooting subsea issues to the key stakeholders, including direct interface with the offshore operations teams
- Oversight and management of subsea original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product delivery
- Oversight and management of subsea installation and construction contractors
- Interface with facility operations and production teams for the timely resolution of potential subsea issues
- Perform hazard evaluations, management of change, emergency response, compliance and minimize potential operating downtime
- Assist in developing operating and maintenance strategies to ensure the safety of your colleagues, safety to the environment, technical integrity, and the effective performance of the subsea assets
- Identify hazards, best practices, evaluate state of the art equipment and practices, and incorporates sound engineering practices for the design and construction of facilities
- Resolve technical issues, support multi-discipline projects, and propose new process improvements or modifications to maintain Murphy's safety culture
- Ensure that all subsea engineering and delivery activities comply with the Company/Industry standards and meet government regulations
- Manage Contractors who provide engineering services and equipment to the Company
- Manage relationship with vendors to ensure provision of deliverables, services and professional expertise in due time
- Participate as required in Project HAZOP / HAZID / Design & Constructability Reviews.
- Assist in preparing subsea intervention procedures and developing subsea operation strategies
- Understand and support operations and capital projects from a technical perspective
- Be part of a team that delivers safe & quality completion of OPEX and CAPEX projects
- Be part of a team that develops recommendations that increase the value of the asset
- Participate / support engineering standards and procedures development
- Develop required AFE's along with the economics and justification
- Track schedule and costs associated work
- Involved in project activities with multiple entities including Marketing, Operations, Land, Legal, and Accounting along with external entities such as contractors, equipment providers, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and other producers
- Work within the engineering teams to execute operating plans and to develop assets in a cost-effective manner
- Work within and support a multi-disciplined team, providing performance analysis, cost estimates, and other requested studies on a timely basis, often under a dynamic fast paced environment, frequently under pressure, and must be capable of handling multiple tasks.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned
- Work within and contribute to HSE leadership directives
- Represent Company and actively participate at industry events and conferences, including a time-to-time expectation to produce papers and presentations
- Willing to attend and be able to pass HUET (Helicopter Underwater Egress Training)
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical engineering degree
- Minimum 12 years' experience in offshore development and operations experience in the oil and gas industry with experience in integrity management, offshore installation and operation of subsea equipment, with a minimum of 10 years related to deep water projects
- Experience with subsea facilities operations, well intervention, and subsea systems
- Experience in diagnostics and troubleshooting issues in subsea systems
- Professional and safety focused mentality
- Professional and astute communication and interfacing skills based on successful track record of working in a multi-disciplined teams and organizations
- Experience with managing engineering contractors & contracts
- Extensive knowledge of MOCs, HAZOPs and PSSR/commissioning process
- Possesses a collaborative nature and actively participates in teams; actively seek continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices and procedures
- Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, AutoCAD
- Requires working offshore (either on production hosts or construction vessels) for extended periods
- Travel to worksite and offshore will be required
- Knowledge of subsea survey and metrology techniques
- Knowledge of Coast Guard and Regulatory requirements for offshore operations
- Knowledge of emergency management
- Familiarity with GOA industry practices, codes, standards and regulations related to the offshore and subsea profession
The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering or other technical degree
- Experience working within an integrated oil and gas operator with a proven participation in the delivery of subsea developments, asset integrity management, decommissioning and operational support
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PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
- Respect people, safety, environment and the law
- Follow through on commitments
- Make it better
- Offer solution
- Step up and lead
- Don't settle for "good enough"
- Embrace new opportunities
- Show resilience
- Lean into challenges
- Support each other
- Consider the implications
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