Lead Subsea Control Systems Engineer / USA

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Lead Subsea Control Systems Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 3+ year contract assignment

Responsibilities

To ensure consistency of design, execution planning and operational aspects of the Subsea Control System Package
Covering interfaces between the FPU and SPS packages for Topside Subsea architecture and equipment (MCS, HPU, EPU, …) interface between the UFR and SPS Package for the Subsea Distribution (UTA, HLF/EFL,…)
Identify and incorporate Subsea Distribution HPHT, subsea technology development programs which are required to install, build and operate the development with the support of Various SMEs.

SPS Control System Package Management

Monitor work within SPS Control system Package to ensure that schedule, technical, quality and HSES requirements are, as a minimum, met or improved upon.
Provide reporting function towards SPS Package Manager for all work activities within area of responsibility. Bring to earliest attention of SPS Package Manager issues which present a significant threat to the Package and offer mitigating measures / work plans

Technical

Act as Focus Point of Contact for the Subsea Control System Topics within the project, HQ and Contractors
During the TENDER, participate of the technical Evaluation for Control System topics, propose answers to any Clarifications to the SPS Tender technical representative.
Manage the evaluation and implementation of HPHT Technology Development Programs for SPS Control System in accordance with Project schedule and technical requirements.
Coordinate HQ support and prepare potential General Specifications derogation on SPS Control System topics
Participate to critical meetings at Project and package level eg design reviews, Interface reviews (especially for Topside Architecture), HAZIDs / HAZODs / Safety Logics, constructability reviews, workshops etc.
Prepare (as appropriate), review and comment Project documentation and external consultant / contractor project documentation relative to SPS Control System package.

Interfaces

Act as SPS Technical Focus Point of Contact for the Subsea Control System for the FPU/SPS interface on Topside control architecture and Equipment integration
Act as SPS Technical Focus Point of Contact for the Subsea Control System for the SPS/UFR interface on Umbilical Termination Head system and Equipment integration/installation (EFL, HFL, …)
Act as SPS Technical Focus Point of Contact for the Subsea Control System for the SPS/FOPS interface on topside side SPS software and subsea controls/instrumentation

HSSE

Actively participate within SPS Package and the Project for HSSE performance and compliance including monitoring of activities, the implementation of corrective measures for any related issues and the pro-active promotion and implementation of schemes / activities to improve HSSE culture and results.
Ensure that all SPS Control System Package work activities are performed in compliance with a high regard to Health, Safety, Security and Environmental requirements

Quality

Provide effective leadership in Quality performance and compliance for the SPS Control System package.
Actively promote the transfer of knowledge / return of experience to / from Company HQ. Monitor SPS Control system Designs and Execution for appropriate implementation of lessons learned from Corporate feedback
Digital
Ensure that the correct implementation of Digital systems in accordance with the Project’s Management of Technical Information Plan and in consultation with the Project Digital Lead

Minimum Education:

Secondary and tertiary engineering qualifications (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree as a minimum) and hold an internationally recognized professional / chartered engineer status

Minimum Experience:

15+ years on Subsea Control System, proven track record in similar positions with minimum of 5 years in senior Control System Engineering/management roles

Required Skills / Certifications:

SPS Control System Delivery activities and Project Technical Package Management – expert level of knowledge and experience
Safe working practices on offshore construction projects – proficient level of knowledge and experience
Deep Water Developments – proficient level of knowledge and experience
Excellent organizational ability and commitment to meeting deadlines
Strong communication and proficient presentation skills
Team worker capable of working autonomously

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