Senior Engineer – Mechanical

  • Full-time

Company Description

Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

Job Description

This position provides engineering and technical support for the Company’s technology development group. This support includes design and analysis for New Product Development and Sustaining Product Development as well as related project management. The opportunity is a 1st principles-based engineering position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS 

  • Engineer products from concept through detailed design in support of the innovation and technology development program.
  • Develop system and product design information and formulate models and simulations to represent their performance.
  • Implement design improvements and enhancements based on user evaluation.
  • Provide engineering and technical support to other departments as required.
  • Assist in development of product requirements, specifications, procedures, and standards
  • Development of project work scopes, cost and scheduling for projects.
  • Participate in design FMEA and FMECA studies.
  • Serves as project engineer on moderate and/or complex projects.
  • Ensure designs are executed within budget and as scheduled.
  • Create conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs with hand sketches, AutoCAD drawings Solidworks or other 3D computer models.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned..

Qualifications

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

  • A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree is required. A PE, EIT, or advanced degree is preferred.
  • Have at least 8 years of engineering work experience.
  • Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks or other 3D CAD design software.
  • Have extensive knowledge of casing running tools, casing exit tools (whipstocks), and similar equipment.
  • Have a working knowledge of drilling and well control systems such as BOP, topdrive, drawworks, iron roughneck, mud system, pipe racking system, and others.
  • Have a working knowledge of downhole oil tools.
  • Have knowledge of the codes and standards in ASME, ASTM, API, and AWS.
  • Have a working knowledge of static and dynamic systems, materials science, and mechanical design (preferable with downhole oil tools or related products)
  • Ability to perform mechanical and structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
  • Must be a detail oriented, self-starter and able to work with little supervision while maintaining goals/tasks.
  • Must have excellent PC skills to include MS Office products.

Position Competencies

  • People Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Personal Accountability
  • Flawless Execution

Physical demands and work environment

  • Sit/stand while performing primarily sedentary work; Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
  • Carry up to 10 lbs.
  • Communicate with others in a clear and professional manner both orally and in writing to exchange information.
  • Work as an integral part of a team with the ability to also work independently.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining both perspective and professional demeanor.
  • Work in a fast-paced professional environment while sustaining attention with distractions and/or interruptions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will typically work both remotely and in a climate-controlled building in the Dubai, UAE office.

SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Ensure personal behaviour and work practices are in line with Company safety standards.
  • Responsible for safety of self and others in the vicinity to include, but not limited to, employees, suppliers and guests,
  • Provide visible leadership engagement, be aware of housekeeping and take additional safety precautions to ensure no one is put at risk.
  • Do not take short cuts or unnecessary risks and actively work with others to ensure they take due care and do not put themselves or others at risk.
  • Ensure all incidents are reported and appropriately investigated in accordance with Company procedure.
  • As needed, seek advice from HSE representative

 

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