Valaris
Sr. Engineer- Geotechnical/ Marine
Valaris, Houston, TX, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
The Sr. Engineer-Geotechnical/Marine position provides marine engineering and naval architectural related engineering support for the company's fleet of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, including jack-ups, semi-submersibles, and drillships, in accordance with industry codes and standards. This support includes engineering assessments of suitability of locations for jack-ups, moored/DP floating MODU's.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
About Us
At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.
Job Summary
The Sr. Engineer-Geotechnical/Marine position provides marine engineering and naval architectural related engineering support for the company's fleet of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, including jack-ups, semi-submersibles, and drillships, in accordance with industry codes and standards. This support includes engineering assessments of suitability of locations for jack-ups, moored/DP floating MODU's.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts site assessment analysis for jack-up rigs to assess suitability of drilling site and compile results into a high-quality report to support the location approvals.
- Reviews geotechnical reports, third party leg penetration analysis and site assessment reports.
- Supports operations during the rig move process including afloat, preloading and elevated drilling and storm conditions.
- Provides practical and cost-effective solutions for location specific hazards.
- Reviews third party analysis for compliance with Company standards and applicable codes, rules and regulations.
- Works toward achievement of team and individual goals, in support of company strategic goals.
- Reviews and executes modifications to the marine operations manual in line with rig modifications and upgrades.
- Conducts and reviews mooring and DP station keeping analysis.
- Performs Naval Architecture engineering analysis and provide support to implement regulatory requirements and guidelines for operations and new builds.
- Reviews stability software inputs and perform periodical review of lightship records.
- Conducts, supervises deadweight survey and inclining experiment for the Valaris fleet.
- Coordinates regulatory and classification body review and approvals.
- Maintains current knowledge of marine industry standards, practices, and methodologies as well as Class, IMO, flag/coastal state requirements, SNAME, ISO and industry standards.
- Works with multi-disciplinary staff, coordinates engineering work with in-house resources, 3rd party consultants, and/or vendors to ensure compliance with applicable code, rules and regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Assists with the development of engineering procedures and standards.
- Performs other duties as required by management.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering or Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering with relevant working experience.
- Minimum of 10 years in a similar role with an offshore drilling contractor, rig designer or related engineering consultancy.
- Technical skills in jack-up site assessment, soil investigation, soil mechanics and foundation engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering are highly required.
- Working knowledge of Classification Rules, Statutory Regulations, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Codes, SNAME, ISO and industry standards
- Experience in role-related software e.g. JUSTAS, AQWA, Orcaflex, Rhino, NAPA, GMoor, AutoCAD.
- Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills, including ability to manage prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
- Perform duties onsite but also require travel to onshore and offshore locations, both domestically and internationally including shipyards, docks or other repair facilities, customer offices, etc.
- Ability to work self-directed and to develop solutions to complex technical problems
- Good communication skills: oral and written
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
- Working effectively alone or as part of a team on projects
- Ability to gather and analyze/synthesize data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy as an integral part of the collective analysis/synthesis process
- Ability to lead and influence
- Ability to maintain and handle confidential documentation and information
- Physically capable of being transported to an offshore rig by boat or helicopter
About Us
At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.