Senior Mechanical Engineer, Drilling Rigs & Mentorship

H&P; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid leave

Parental benefits

Disability coverage

Employee assistance

Educational assistance

Learning & development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Helmerich and Payne in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the FlexRig Engineering team onsite. You will design mechanical components, evaluate builds, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with fabrication facilities and field personnel.

Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of design experience, and familiarity with CAD/analysis tools. PE licensure is a plus; occasional international and domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical/structural/Civil design experience, strong ability to perform and organize hand calculations and computer aided design analysis.
• Experience with drilling rig design is beneficial.
• Is a licensed PE or is working towards attaining it
• Familiar with AISC design practices
• Familiarity with API specification and recommended practices is beneficial
• Knowledgeable on general structural steel fabrication practices, welding and improving fabrication drawings
• Knowledgeable with hydraulic systems
• Strong ability to lead projects and be a self-starter.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and CAD software is beneficial.
• Team player with a service attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work and communicate with office, shop, and oil field personnel
• Occasional international and in-country travel required to fabrication facilities, assembly facilities, and rig locations
• Occasional Rig site visits and overnight stays on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical solutions for various projects on all rig components.
• Value engineer existing build programs as well as in-field upgrades.
• Construction projects with local fabricators and H&P Houston assembly facility.
• Design new mechanical equipment, hydraulic arrangements 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural design

Hand calculations

CAD software

Project leadership

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited BS ME

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Helmerich and Payne in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the FlexRig Engineering team onsite. You will design mechanical components, evaluate builds, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with fabrication facilities and field personnel.

Requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of design experience, and familiarity with CAD/analysis tools. PE licensure is a plus; occasional international and domestic travel may be required.