Assistant Subsea Engineer
Core
Maintenance, repair, and operational support of subsea BOP stacks, control systems, and marine riser packages during drilling operations.
Role type
Assistant Subsea Engineer (Hands-on IC)
Builds
Subsea safety systems, well control equipment, and riser infrastructure for offshore drilling operations
Domain
Offshore Oil & Gas / Subsea Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hydraulics and fluid system maintenance, BOP stack assembly and disassembly, Riser tensioner operation, Pressure testing and witness procedures, Heavy equipment handling, Preventative maintenance planning, Safety hazard identification
Preferred skills
Calculations for riser runs and tensioners, Electronics control repair, Christmas tree installation, Team leadership for BOP evolutions
Technologies
BOP stacks, Lower Marine Riser Package (LMRP), Riser joints, Telescopic joints, Diverter systems, High-pressure hydraulics, TV camera systems, Christmas trees
Responsibilities
Organize and control assistance teams for pulling the Blowout Preventer (BOP) stack; Install and maintain subsea BOP stack components and riser equipment; Perform calculations for fluids, weights, and nitrogen pre-charge; Troubleshoot subsea and surface equipment and recommend corrective actions; Conduct pressure, latch-up, and weight set tests on safety equipment; Overhaul equipment and perform preventative maintenance inspections.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC