Subsea Engineer; Controls

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We are planning to hire an experienced Subsea Engineer (Controls) to work out of Exxon Mobil’s Houston Campus in the United States of America. The candidate would be part of Exxon Mobil’s Subsea Systems team in Exxon Mobil Technology and Engineering Company. Subsea Engineers (Controls) provide corporate‑wide technical and advisory support in the areas of subsea controls (including topsides controls equipment), cause and effects, interlocks, and electro/hydraulic distribution.

Responsibilities will include developing and applying design and operating criteria for Exxon Mobil’s diverse, global portfolio of assets, new developments, and industry‑led initiatives.

• Develop, specify, and apply subsea controls design criteria for a wide variety of activities, developments, and operations, i.e. large‑scale deepwater capital projects, R&D programs, offshore installation activities, and low‑carbon solutions opportunities.
• Involvement in various subsea project support efforts from concept evaluation and selection to commissioning and start‑up.
• Evaluate the strengths and shortcomings inherent in different controls design philosophies.
• Participate in risk assessments, root cause failure analyses, technology evaluations/​selections, and offshore installation of subsea hardware.
• Develop and carry out procedures for FAT, EFAT, SIT, and pre‑loadout of subsea hardware and software.
• Participate in subsea industry activities (e.g. OTC, SSTB, industry committees).
• Lead revision to company standards and/or industry practices.
• Support subsea operations issue identification and resolution efforts.
• Interface with people from different disciplines (e.g. marine, risers, pipelines, flow assurance) to align on work scopes and work products.
• Interface with suppliers, contractors, and other third parties to ensure work products are in alignment with Exxon Mobil expectations.
• Provide management with sound recommendations and context for subsea controls design philosophies and strategic contracting decisions.
• Monitor and provide engineering oversight of…