Lead Engineer

Mhwirth Fze; Macaé; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in Macaé, Brazil, to design and own automation projects from requirements to deployment, including FAT/SAT, commissioning and lifecycle support. The role focuses on drilling automation, data analytics and reliability engineering.

You will collaborate with customers, field service, engineering and manufacturing to maximize uptime while maintaining safety and efficiency. Travel to client sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant technical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of drilling equipment (BOP, topside) and related mechanical systems.
• Familiar with API standards for pressure control and drilling equipment.
• Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel to support customers.
• Ability to work non-standard hours as required.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and evaluate projects to engineering, business, regulatory and product requirements.
• Own automation projects from requirements through software implementation and deployment, FAT/SAT, commissioning and lifecycle support.
• Prepare service work packs, material lists and tooling requirements; assess maintenance findings.
• Develop technical solutions, repair plans and procedures with internal and external specialists.
• Improve processes, tools and standards through knowledge sharing and reviews.
• Partner with customers, field service, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing and project management to improve performance and reliability.
• Represent Services in new product development and upgrades.
• Support processes, safety systems, HMIs, instrumentation, networks and drilling controls offshore and onshore.

Skills

Travel willingness

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation or related engineering

Tools

API standards knowledge

Job description

About us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.

HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze and evaluate projects to engineering, business, regulatory and product requirements.
• Own automation projects from requirements and detailed engineering through software implementation and deployment, system testing, factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, startup and lifecycle support.
• Prepare service work packs, material lists and tooling requirements; assess maintenance and recertification inspection findings.
• Develop technical solutions, repair plans and global inspection and repair procedures, using established or bespoke methods with internal and external specialists.
• Improve processes, tools and standards through lessons learned, technical/program reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with customers, field service, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing and project management to improve operational performance and asset reliability.
• Communicate significant issues and developments promptly.
• Represent Services in new product development and upgrades.
• Support process and safety systems, HMIs, instrumentation, industrial networks and drilling controls offshore and onshore, including overseas assignments.
• Develop condition-based service offerings using data analytics, condition monitoring and reliability engineering to maximize availability and optimize maintenance.
• Resolve rig-critical, overhaul/repair and aftermarket performance issues through advanced troubleshooting, technical investigations, root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
• Minimum 3 years of relevant technical experience
• In-depth knowledge of drilling equipment, specifically drill-through or Blow Out Preventer (BOP) equipment, topside equipment and associated mechanical systems
• Familiar with American Petroleum Institute (API) standards for pressure control and drilling equipment
• Root Cause Analysis experience
• Ability and willingness to travel to support customers
• Ability to work non-standard hours, as required
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills; effective engagement across organizational levels and with customers.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear strategies and action plans.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience dealing with electrical controls

Location

Macae, Brazil