Field Engineer

About the Position

Helix Energy Solutions Group is seeking a Field Engineer to oversee design, development, and continuous improvement of coiled tubing services.

• Oversee design, development, testing of coiled tubing and pressure control equipment, ensuring compliance with API Q2, BSEE, and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to optimize performance and reliability.
• Lead engineering project timelines and budgets; allocate resources to ensure deliverables meet customer expectations.
• Execute compliance & quality assurance: document designs, conduct failure analysis, root‑cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to field operations; analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Supervise and mentor engineering personnel; conduct performance evaluations and training programs.
• Assist the Department Manager in ensuring personnel training per government, company, and customer requirements.
• Assist Engineering Manager in expense/income ratio management through proactive district operations management.
• Maintain safety compliance: verify pre‑job planning, inspection procedures, and incident investigations; enforce HSE SOPs and STOP WORK program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or related Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in coiled tubing, pressure control, or oilfield services engineering.
• Proven project management and team leadership experience.
• Expertise in coiled tubing, pressure control, hydraulic systems; strong knowledge of API Q2, BSEE.
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD) and FEA, coiled tubing simulation (Cerberus, Orion
  
  NET).
• Strong HSE risk assessment, failure analysis, root‑cause analysis experience.
• Ability to work 24‑hour on‑call schedule and meet physical requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to read, write reports, and present information.
• Advanced mathematical skills: probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry; applied in practical contexts.
• Reasoning ability: define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.

• Lift 40 lbs from floor to knuckle repeatedly; lift 30 lbs knuckle to overhead.
• Pull a sled with 75 lbs over 50 feet one time.
• Hang from 1.5" rope for 15 seconds (offshore only).
• Climb to third rung of stepladder and return to floor 5 times.

• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Present information effectively to customers and employees.

Helix Energy Solutions Group is an equal‑opportunity employer.