Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Topside)

Seatrium Offshore Technology USA, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seatrium Limited seeks an experienced Engineer in Houston to lead package procurement engineering for offshore projects. You will review topside sub-contractor deliverables, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure alignment with project specifications and schedules.

The role requires a Mechanical/Mechatronics degree and at least six years in oil and gas mechanical design, planning and construction, with strong vendor management and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics or related engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 6 years of working experience in planning, designing and construction of mechanical design in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Review topside subcontractor deliverables (MDS, specs, TBE, POQR, TQ) against project specs.
• Expedite responses from subcontractors, clients, vendors and cross-discipline teams.
• Monitor subcontractor progress to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Participate in bids clarifications, kick-offs, design reviews, safety studies and model reviews.
• Support procurement to resolve technical disputes.
• Review and comment on vendor documents during detailed engineering.
• Provide technical support to installation, construction and commissioning teams.
• Attend FATs and receiving inspections when assigned.
• Resolve comments on packages handled.

Skills

Procurement engineering

Mechanical design

Vendor management

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics

Job description

Engineer responsible for package procurement engineering. To understand and comply to the project and PO schedule with supplier. Review on topside engineering sub-contractor deliverables (MDS, Specification, TBE Report, POQR, TQ, inter-disciplines documents related to packages) with reference to project specification. Expedite the response from topside engineering subcontractor, clients, vendors and OEE cross disciplines. Monitor the progress of engineering subcontractor closely and ensure project target date is met. Participates in bids clarification meeting, kick off meeting, design reviews, technical safety studies workshop, model reviews for packages. To support procurement to resolve technical disputes and other discrepancies, where applicable. Review and comment on vendor submitted documents during detailed engineering. Provide technical support to installation, construction and commissioning team. Attend FAT and attend receiving inspections, when assigned. Resolve comments related to packages handled.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics or related engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 6 years of working experience in planning, designing and construction of mechanical design in the oil and gas industry.

BUSINESS UNIT Seatrium Limited Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Discover more at www.seatrium.com