Subsea Electronics Engineer

Stena Drilling Limited; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stena Drilling Limited seeks a motivated Subsea Service Engineer to provide shore-based support for BOP, subsea and well control electronic systems. You will assist offshore subsea electrical personnel and supervise repair and maintenance activities of subsea equipment.

The role requires design review, troubleshooting of electronic control systems, and working knowledge of Siemens Step 7 PLCs, CAN Bus, and Wonderware HMI. Strong communication and proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electronic Systems or Automation & Control.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shore based support relating to BOP, Subsea and Well Control Electronic Systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive proactive attitude

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc/BEng in Electronic Systems or Automation & Control

Membership of Professional Institute (towards Incorporated/Chartered)

Tools

Siemens Step 7 PLCs

CAN Bus Networks

Wonderware HMI

Electronic sensors & transducers

Job description

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for shore based support relating to BOP, Subsea and Well Control Electronic Systems.
• Support of Offshore Subsea Electronic Personnel.
• Supervision of repair and maintenance activities relating to subsea electronic equipment and associated topside controls.
• Ensure that equipment failures are properly investigated, root causes identified and remedial action taken in order to ensure reliability.
• Ensure offshore Subsea Personnel are informed of any fleet wide issues, product bulletins and safety alerts.
• Advise on preventative maintenance strategies relating to subsea/surface well control electronic systems.
• Co-ordinate and execute BOP/Well Control System upgrade and modification projects.
• Any other duties as required by the Subsea Manager.

Suitable applicants should ideally have:

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electronic Systems or Automation & Control.
• Previous experience and knowledge required in some of the following –
• Design review, maintenance and troubleshooting of Electronic control systems.
• Siemens Step 7 PLC’s, CAN Bus Networks, Wonderware HMI software.
• Solenoids, actuators, transducers & sensors.
• Subsea electrical cables and connectors
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Excellent Microsoft knowledge.
• Membership of a Professional Institute & working towards Incorporated/Chartered Status.
• Experience gained as a Service Engineer with particular focus on Subsea control systems/electronics.