Saudi Arabia: Senior Structural Engineer

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to support the Middle East region. You will collaborate with regional managers, drafts, field inspectors, and other groups to deliver complex drilling rig design projects and large-scale program management.

You will mentor engineers, lead high-level projects autonomously, and travel to field locations for upgrades and inspections. Strong collaboration across engineering and operations is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Eng or equivalent required.
• Saudi Council of Engineering license and 8+ years design experience.
• Experience with drilling rig design.
• Knowledge of API specs, AISC design practices, fabrication and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to lead projects and be a self-starter.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects with local fabricators and H&P Houston facility.
• Design new structures and analyze current builds for modification projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with fabrication facilities.
• Create and distribute Certificate of Compliance documents for various designs.
• Work with International Marketing on proposals, budgets and schedules.
• Formalize technical reports from design analysis.
• Review coworker design packages.
• Author standardized technical letters for rig functions and equipment design.
• Provide technical support for operations on structural repairs and inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and advise cross-functionally.
• Conduct in-field audits and reviews of existing equipment.
• Travel to the field and rigs to support upgrades and inspections.
• Overnight stays in the field occasionally.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Saudi Council of Engineering licensure

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength. As a member of the Middle East Engineering Support team, this candidate will be expected to work closely with regional and operational managers to ensure H&P’s engineering needs are met for each middle east country that we operate in. The candidate will work seamlessly with other engineers, drafting and field inspectors to accomplish the tasks at hand. The engineer will also interact with other H&P groups such as Marketing, Bids & Contracts group as well as Maintenance and Overhaul teams. The engineer will supply drawings, advisory and answer any engineering related requests from districts and field personnel. The engineer will be tasked with a multitude of drilling rig specific design projects, large scale project management, critical event advisory as well as CAT III & IV inspection related issues or development. This position also encompasses working large scale project management in concert with our Houston Assembly Facility. Being a senior engineer, the candidate will be expected to mentor within the group and be flexible to assist and advise across other H&P engineering groups as needed. The engineer will be expected to have the ability to operate autonomously and receive little guidance for proper high level project management. This engineer is expected to be a leader within the engineering group and will be held to very high standards of work output and deliverables.

What you will do:

• Coordinate construction projects with local fabricators and H&P Houston assembly facility..
• Design new structures and analyze current builds for modification projects.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with H&P’s primary fabrication facilities.
• Create and distribute necessary “Certificate of Compliance” documents for various H&P designs.
• Work with International Marketing groups in preparing proposals, budget estimates and schedules.
• Formalize technical reports from design analysis.
• Review and check coworker design packages.
• Author standardized technical letters specific to rig functions and equipment design for customer feedback.
• Provide technical support for operations on structural repairs, in field upgrades as well as CAT III & IV inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and be available to advise cross functionally throughout the company.
• Conduct in field audits and reviews of existing equipment.
• Travel to the field and rigs to support ongoing upgrades and inspections.
• Overnight stays in the field on occasion.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Saudi Consul of Engineering Certified Minimum of 8 years of structural design experience, ability to formalize design reports, perform and organize hand calculations and computer aided design analysis.
• Experience with drilling rig design.
• Professional Engineer license Knowledgeable on AISC design practices Knowledgeable on API specification and recommended practices Knowledgeable on general structural steel fabrication practices Knowledgeable with hydraulic systems Must have the ability to lead projects and be a self-starter.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software Team player with a Humble, Hungry and Smart attitude and work ethic.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills Strong Ability to work and communicate with office, shop, and oil field personnel.
• Some international and in-country travel required to fabrication facilities, assembly facilities, and rig locations.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! For more than 100 years, Helmerich & Payne (H&P) has expanded drilling operations to meet the increasing demands of a complex and globalized industry. But our industry is changing, with software, algorithms and automation playing a more important role than ever before. We are committed to being a partner to our customers in their operations by providing custom drilling solutions and technologies that don’t just meet, but exceed, their evolving goals and expectations. It’s this commitment that drives us to invest in the brightest people and the most advanced technologies, to support our customers’ operations every step of the way.