Assistant Subsea Engineer

Valaris; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris is seeking an Assistant Subsea to join their team in Houston, Texas. This role is primarily the trainee for the Subsea Department, focusing on marine-related well control and equipment management. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of offshore experience.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong communication skills and participate actively in safety protocol. Valaris emphasizes safety, collaboration, and results-driven behaviors within its organizational culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years offshore experience required.
• Completion of mandatory training and certification for Assistant Subsea Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety and crew wellbeing.
• Conduct daily checks on Subsea equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Fluent English communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Assistant Subsea is predominantly the trainee of the Subsea Department. This position is responsible for the performance of all marine related subsea and surface well control, and associated equipment and scheduled work and reportsto the Senior Subsea Engineerand the Subsea Engineer .

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for safety as well as that of the crew.

Attendsand participates in all pre-tour, post tour, and weekly safety meetings.

Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focuses on doing things right first time, every time and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.

Conducts inspection, maintenance, and repair rounds on all Subsea related equipment.

PerformsSubsea department daily checks filling out the checklist as required.

Participatesin weekly STOP tour with Subsea Department Personnel.

Ensurescleanliness and good housekeeping in work area.

Keepswritten hand-over notes to ensure efficient and accurate transfer of information.

Reports all defects to the immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications / Experience

High School diplomaor equivalentrequired with a minimum of t wo (2) years offshore experience.

Fluent English communication skill both written and oral.

Completion of all mandatory training and certification requirements for Assistant Subsea Engineer.

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Our five behaviors that define our culture are:

Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.
Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.
Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
Deliver Results – S triving to deli ver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors. Valaris is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

About Us

At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.