Mechanical Engineers – Drilling & Well Intervention Systems

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in maritime safety in the United Kingdom is looking for a mechanical engineer with 3-5 years of experience in drilling or well intervention systems. You will review designs, manage projects, and support technology qualifications. Join us to work in an international environment with diverse colleagues on exciting and impactful challenges in the maritime industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with Drilling or Well Intervention Systems and/or Equipment.
• Experience within Finite Element Modelling and analyses.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approval of equipment designs.
• Run independent analyses.
• Support with qualification of new technology.
• Manage projects involving equipment manufacturers, rig and vessel owners.
• Support DNV's surveyors during fabrication, testing & commissioning.
• Support the development of DNV's industry standards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Practical skills

Good communication skills

Strong customer focus

Education

MSc. degree within mechanical engineering

Tools

Java

VBA

Python

Job description

AboutMaritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

Due to an increasing demand for our services, we want to strengthen our team of mechanical engineers. We are seeking candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Drilling Systems & Lifting Appliances

Section is the main unit in DNV Maritime handling Approval & Certification of Drilling & Well Intervention Systems & Equipment, to be installed on Mobile Offshore Units or Ships performing Drilling or Workover/Intervention operations. This includes Well Pressure and Flow Control Equipment such as:

• Bulk and Mixing systems
• Well influx prevention - drilling fluid circulation and cementing systems.
• Well influx management and well shut-in and disconnect systems (Well Control equipment)
• Well normalizing - choke and kill systems
• Drilling Riser Systems
• Well Test Equipment
• Coil Tubing Equipment
• LWI Equipment
• BOP`s and Safety Heads
• Workover Riser Systems

The above activities are related to both new equipment, but also overhaul, modifications & repair work of used equipment, life extension assessments, failure investigations etc.

DNV is a leading Classification Society for Mobile Offshore Unit`s & Workover Units and we are currently engaged in numerous ongoing and upcoming projects worldwide.

The work will mainly consist of the following tasks:

• Review and approval of equipment designs
• Run independent analyses
• Support with qualification of new technology
• Manage projects involving equipment manufacturers, rig and vessel owners
• Support DNV`s surveyors during fabrication, testing & commissioning
• Support the development of DNV`s industry standards

Collaborative Working Environment

Working together with colleagues who are world leading experts offers a unique possibility for self-development.

Growth Opportunities

Join us and get the opportunity to work in an international environment with challenging projects involving the world’s leading equipment manufacturers.

Supportive and Caring Culture

A dynamic and supportive work environment. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. We offer opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks.

Innovative Impact

Engage in qualification of new technology and further development of industry standards having an impact on the safety evaluation of existing and tomorrow’s world of Lifting & Handling of Loads.

Exciting Projects

A wide variety of Drilling Systems and Lifting Appliances projects ensures a challenging and interesting workday.

Meaningful Work

By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment. Our values we care, we care, we dare characterize how we work and behave towards each other and our customers.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Personal Skills

• Analytical and structured mindset
• Ability to combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills
• High ethical standard
• Result-oriented and proactive
• A wish to develop individually and as a team
• Good communication skills
• Strong customer focus

Qualifications

• MSc. degree within mechanical engineering
• 3-5 Years of relevant experience with Drilling or Well Intervention Systems and/or Equipment
• Experience within Finite Element Modelling and analyses
• Experience within programming, using e.g. Java, VBA or Python, is an advantage
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

If you want to collaborate with the world’s leading equipment manufacturers & rig owners, and make a significant impact on the safety of today’s and tomorrow’s Drilling and Well Intervention operations; Join us and seize the opportunity to work in an international environment on challenging projects. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Per Esvall, Head of Section / Drilling Systems ＆ Lifting Appliances at [phone]. Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.