Principal Engineer

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Houston, TX, United States

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Serve as an experienced, lead Mechanical engineer within the Engineering and Technical Support group, responsible for designing drilling rigs and associated sub-systems to meet operational requirements. Responsible for drilling equipment system design, engineering for equipment upgrades, troubleshooting of existing equipment, and evaluation / selection of new equipment. Provide technical support to Operations, Marketing, and Purchasing groups to maintain and improve rig productivity, while evaluating equipment performance and implementing engineering solutions to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications
10+ years of experience with a minimum of 5 years with a drilling contractor and/or drilling services company

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university is required

Highly proficient in drilling equipment, systems, and components – including both equipment design & troubleshooting

Proficient with analysis software, preferably Solid Works Simulation and Ansys, etc.

Intimately familiar with API equipment design codes and inspection/repair codes

Proficient with drafting software such as AutoCAD and/or Solidworks

Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer License in Mechanical Engineering

Experience with maintenance (including predictive), preservation, life extension of drilling equipment. Working knowledge of project management concepts related to project initiation, project planning, project execution, project monitoring and controlling, and project closing.

BEHAVIORAL COMPENTENCIESStrong analytical skills

Conflict resolution related to designs through technical coordination.

Holistic and Interdisciplinary approach to solving problems. Dependable and adaptable to change

Encouragement of team members and engineering group with mentorship and guidance to individual performers

Reliable self-starter able to establish priorities and organize workload on a daily basis with minimal direction

Good interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills

Must be a team player with a positive attitudeTECHNICAL COMPENTENCIESKnowledge of machine design concepts and mechanisms, hydraulic systems, and thermal fluid concepts (thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics) Ability to establish design inputs and perform engineering calculations such as finite element analysis Ability to check drawings, perform tolerance stack up verification, prepare assembly instructions, and bill of materials. Able to read, interpret, and explain mechanical system drawings to field personnel and/or junior engineers

Able to estimate & quantify real world effects of design changes and perform cost-benefit analysis of proposed changes

The individual should have proficient drilling knowledge related to the following items:

Drilling equipment, structures, well control, and process/utility systems. Drilling operations and rig crew functions.

Code requirements pertaining to the design, construction, safety, and operation of both land and offshore drilling rigs including but not limited to API, ASME, ASCE, IEEE, ASHRAE, etc.

Discipline specific fabrication and manufacturing design, processes, and testing (i.e., welding, machining, etc.).Knowledge and experience with rig and equipment testing and commissioning, including systems integrated testing (SIT) and integrated acceptance testing (IAT).physical requirements / working conditions

Engineer position may require periods of extended travel to domestic or international rig locations equating to approximately 25% of time worked. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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