Lead Installation Engineer

TechnipFMC plc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc is seeking a Lead Installation Engineer in Houston to oversee installation engineering across tenders and projects. You will drive safety, quality and cost performance while coordinating with PM teams, clients and suppliers.

The role requires a BSc in engineering and 8+ years of offshore installation experience, with strong SURF/SPS knowledge and industry standards familiarity. Proficiency in MS Office and project tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years offshore installation engineering experience.
• Multidisciplinary project experience.
• Strong SURF/SPS and vessel operations knowledge.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g. DNV-ST-N001).
• Proficient with MS Office tools and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation engineering activities across projects, tenders and studies.
• Interface with clients for technical input and clarifications; coordinate with planning for schedules.
• Review installability of products and equipment; manage technical inquiries and variations.
• Drive safety, quality and cost performance in readiness, preparation and execution.
• Support procurement, RFQ input and technical bid evaluations.
• Mentor and develop the installation engineering team.

Skills

offshore installation experience

SURF and SPS knowledge

project execution

safety and QA awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

The Lead Installation Engineer has overall responsibility for the installation engineering activities within projects, tenders and studies. The Lead Installation Engineer is the key technical interface within the project, working alongside the Project Management Team, to deliver the installation engineering and ensure project requirements are met. The role shall involve internal interfacing with other disciplines to review the installability of TechnipFMC products, tooling and equipment, external interfacing with client for technical input/clarifications, and lead installation engineering activities across execution streams.

Job Description

Overall responsibility and accountability pertaining to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost for the readiness, preparation and execution of allocated installation engineering activities.

Foster a collaborative safety, quality and security culture across all tender and project phases through adopting correct HSES & Q behaviors, leading by example

Lead installation engineering tendering and FEED activities, coordinating between VSO and Non-VSO execution streams. Includes ITT review, CTR development and preparation of tender deliverables (schedule, method statements, MDR, risk register, materials lists, technical clarifications and qualifications), client and supplier interfacing.

Interpret and understand the main contract, identify variations and communicate to client, managing installation engineering queries and interface requests.

Responsible for Installation Engineering schedule, interfacing with planner for schedule updates aligning execution streams.

Lead and coordinate Engineering and Operational (constructability, risk assessments, and Readiness) Reviews providing an independent review and installation engineering technical focal point for the engineering and proposed methodologies.

Support Package Engineers & Global Sourcing and Procurement to develop installation related procurement plans. Appoint resources for RFQ/ITB technical input and technical bid evaluation reviews for temporary installation aids and equipment.

Support Installation Engineering Manager with team development and check-ins (including individual goals and objectives) through training, coaching and mentoring to the installation engineering team

You are meant for this job if:

Bachelor’s of Science (BSc) degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline

8+ Years experience in offshore installation engineering

Multidisciplinary project experience

Strong technical foundation in Subsea Umbilical’s, Risers, and Flowline (SURF), Subsea Production System (SPS) systems and vessel operations.

Strong understanding of industry codes and standards (e.g. DNV-ST-N001).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Projects).

Ability to manage multiple and/or complex work package(s).

Skills

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.