Senior Drilling Systems Engineer — Onsite (Tulsa)

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Flex-scheduling

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer to lead mechanical and structural design on drilling rigs. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with fabrication facilities, and develop hydraulic systems and modifications for in-field builds.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of rig design experience, a PE credential or progress toward licensure, and strong project management and communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university.
• 5+ years of mechanical/structural/civil design experience with hand calculations and CAD.
• Experience with drilling rig design is beneficial.
• Licensed PE or active toward licensure.
• Familiar with AISC design practices.
• Familiar with API specifications and practices is beneficial.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Strong project leadership and self-starter attitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software.
• Team player with a service attitude.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work with office, shop, and oil-field personnel.
• Occasional international and in-country travel; rig site visits.
• Strong mechanical inclination with machine design and PM background.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical solutions for rig components.
• Value engineer build programs and in-field upgrades.
• Coordinate with fabrication facilities for projects.
• Design new mechanical equipment and hydraulic arrangements.
• Develop relationships with fabrication facilities.
• Prepare Certificates of Compliance for designs.
• Prepare proposals, budgets and schedules with International Marketing.
• Formalize technical design reports.
• Write standardized technical letters for customer feedback.
• Support operations on structural repairs and field upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and advise cross-functionally.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural design

Project leadership

CAD software

Hand calculations

Communication

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer to lead mechanical and structural design on drilling rigs. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with fabrication facilities, and develop hydraulic systems and modifications for in-field builds.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of rig design experience, a PE credential or progress toward licensure, and strong project management and communication skills for cross-functional teams.