Product Development à United States

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

To support the Bids and Proposals Team and Sales Team with technical expertise in response to client ITTs (Invitation to Tender) and other client technical enquiries. The Proposal Engineer may also be requested to support the execution of project engineering work as necessary and should have the following attributes:

• Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying established industry and company standards.
• Makes responsible and accountable decisions on complex technical challenges with minimal support from senior engineers.
• Broad knowledge of own professional discipline and general knowledge of related disciplines.
• Builds relationships within and across teams and delivers key technical content to stakeholders.

Duties And Responsibilities

The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.

ESSENTIAL

• Create technical proposals for subsea umbilical projects that meet functionality, quality, delivery and budget requirements.
• Review and understand the client requirements for all technical proposals undertaken.
• Be responsible for producing technically correct documentation including reports, calculations and drawings in each proposal, FEED (Front End Engineering Design) study or other assigned engineering scope of work.
• Collaborate with clients and suppliers as necessary to resolve interface issues and justify Oceaneering’s technical solutions.
• Collaborate with other functions to enable a successful (safe, on time, with high quality and on budget) completion of engineering proposal deliverables.
• Identify where a proposal requires additional input from subject matter experts and collaborate with them.
• Incorporate relevant feedback from supporting departments into bid designs.Collaborate with these departments when a new or modified process/product is required as part of the technical proposal.
• Use continuous improvement techniques to eliminate waste in proposals engineering processes.
• Participate in HSE awareness initiatives including but not limited to STOP, observation cards, HSE safety suggestions.
• Consistently demonstrate a high level of engagement and a positive `can-do` attitude.
• Support other un-planned engineering activities, as necessary.
• Be an active member of an Oceaneering core process team.

DESIRED

• Provide support to new team members as necessary and appropriate.
• Effectively use all systems related platforms to manage the fundamentals of the role.
• Provide meaningful data to the business leaders to drive improvement and align with the strategic direction.
• Support the customer satisfaction and loyalty processes.
• Support the organization's drive towards excellence in Health and Safety performance.
• Carry out any other duties/tasks/requests in accordance with our business needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED

• An undergraduate college or university degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• A strong candidate with a non-degree qualification may be considered for this position providing they can demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable experience as either a Project Engineer or Proposals Engineer in an engineering organisation.

DESIRED

• A mechanical engineering qualification is .
• Previous experience working in a subsea engineering or renewables industry is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Effectively communicates design concepts and risks using written, verbal and visual techniques; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Quality - Demonstrates attention to detail; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Can identify and anticipate risks.
• Can identify critical tasks and prioritize.
• Can manage the demand of multiple (internal/external) Clients.
• Empowers his/her team and delegates as appropriate.
• Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.
• Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within his/her area of responsibility.
• Gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Manages risk mitigation activities to minimize the probability of occurrence or impact.
• Promotes a knowledge sharing culture.
• Promotes a safety culture.
• Promotes & respects Oceaneering’s Ethical policy and commitment to .

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.