Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer Superior Completion Services

Superior Completion Services a Superior Energy Services Company has the technology resources and experience to deliver effective well-completion services in any downhole condition. As a global provider of best-in-class conventional unconventional intelligent and sand control tools Superior Energy provides field-proven state-of-the-art technology that reduces risk increases completion efficiencies and maximizes production on land shelf Deepwater and Ultra-Deepwater arenas.

Through participation in the E-Verify program Superior Energy Services Inc. electronically verifies the employment eligibility and Social Security Number validity of all new hires. SES LLC Completions Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran.

Superior Completion Services is currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Completion Toolsfor our office in Houston TX.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will drive innovation across our downhole lowerâcompletion and flowâcontrol product lines leading the design development and qualification of nextâgeneration tools for oil and gas wells. Youll own fullâcycle engineering from concept and testing to documentation and sustaining support while partnering with manufacturing and operations to solve complex challenges. This role is fastâpaced handsâon and ideal for a selfâmotivated engineer who enjoys mentoring others and managing highâimpact development projects.

Summary:

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will work within the Research Design New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering Group and support new product development in our Downhole - Lower Completion Tool - Flow Control product lines (including sand control tools fluid loss valves interval control valves (ICVs) barrier valves intelligent completion tools and accessories).

In their role they will be responsible for the design and qualification testing of new downhole completion tool products for oil and gas wells to meet applicable industry standards and customers requirements as well as the maintenance of existing designs.

The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated able to work in a quick-paced environment and will be responsible for: preparing and reviewing engineering documents for prototyping and production; providing support to the Design Engineering Group during prototype testing of equipment; providing technical support for manufacturing and operations; dispositioning nonconforming product; preparing design packs and other product documentation; and troubleshooting failed equipment or processes. The ideal candidate will provide mentorship guidance and direct supervision to junior design engineering personnel while managing larger development projects.

The ideal candidate will also have design experience developing new downhole completion tools to meet industry standards such as API 11D1 API 19V API 19 ICV API 19AC or similar specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses learned Design Engineering principles to design and modify downhole completion tools and equipment.
• Develop conceptual designs for new products from design specifications.
• Design direct and/or review the construction of layouts of possible designs and make best choice recommendations.
• Generate layouts and detailed engineering calculations for new and modified equipment designs.
• Ensure that manufacturing drawings are consistent with the working layouts for product designs.
• Lead the assembly and lab testing of prototypes for product qualification.
• Draft documentation of new products.
• Provide expert-level technical assistance to manufacturing assembly clients and operational personnel.
• Check/Review machine drawings and advise on manufacturability.
• Initiate check and approve change notices.
• Initiate test procedure test request and write test reports efficiently.
• Disposition of rejected parts.
• Create design pack documentation
• Mentor guide and supervise the work of junior designers engineers and drafters.
• Manage large research and product development projects from concept to product release.
• Provide leadership and recommendations to the departments Standard Operating Procedures Work Instructions operations and product development.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the companys right to change assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge competency and experience in the practical application of mechanical engineering practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Fully proficient at an expert level in performing detailed engineering analysis of new designs and required calculations.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude in the assembly and qualification of prototype designs.
• Expert-level knowledge of core products and current practices technology and materials used in the oil and gas industry.
• Fully proficient in MS Office software.
• Fully proficient in Solid Modeling and drafting software and drafting principles.
• Familiar with manufacturing techniques.
• Develop and manage engineering development project timelines.

BEHAVIORAL ABILITIES

• Has the ability to lead and mentor others.
• Exhibit ethical business practices.
• Has the ability to work hands-on in a test lab facility.
• Good verbal and written communication analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good time management skills
• Able to create innovative approaches to address challenging opportunities
• Collect research and analyze data
• Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit through contributions in team settings working groups and committees
• Deal with frequent changes delays or unexpected events
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form
• Listen and provide feedback to solve practical problems
• Read write speak and understand English
• Tracking project timelines
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers employees and clients.
• Listen and provide feedback to solve practical problems.
• Make independent decisions but understand when to escalate issues.
• Provide direction support and assistance to other department personnel.
• Understand the business implications of decisions.
• Ability to direct review and provide feedback on work performed by junior design engineering employees.
• Ability to manage a project with minimum supervision.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelors degree in engineering from a four-year college or university is required. Additionally a minimum of ten years of experience in the design of equipment (preferably in the oil and gas industry) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Superior Energy Services has Excellent Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Disability Life Matching 401(k) and Personal Time Off (PTO)

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Superior Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veterans.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race color religion natural origin gender pregnancy sexual orientation age disability veteran status or other characteristics prohibited by law.

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