Job Details: Hydrodynamic & Subsea Engineer

Job Description

- To define hydrodynamic loads acting on floating systems and derive their effects. To analyze,
size and specify the anchoring system components and subsea / floating hoses configuration, in a
way that ensures the safe, timely, efficient and profitable delivery of high quality engineering that
meets the Company's requirements.
- To perform conceptual and / or detail engineering studies related to anchoring system
configurations.
- To perform conceptual and / or detail engineering studies related to subsea and floating hose
configurations and their associated ancillary equipments based on instructions specified by the
Proposal or Project teams.
- To provide technical support, lead and give directions to groups of engineers and technicians on
Hydrodynamic & Subsea issues.
- To provide technical support to After Sales on mooring; floating and subsea hoses topics.
- To keep abreast of Certification Authorities (ABS, DNV, LRS, BV,?) requirements and code
evolution that relates to Mooring & Subsea systems.

Key Job accountabilities 

- To assess hydrostatic stability of CMS products.
- To write un-bonded and bonded flexible pipe specifications.
- To assess global dynamic response (including motions in waves) of CMS products.
- To perform simple supporting calculations to demonstrate the adequacy of engineering solutions.
- To develop simple spreadsheet for routine calculations.
- To manage dynamic riser system optimization and analysis.
- To collect, analyze and interpret project data, including (but not limited to) oceanographic and
metocean data, design codes and standards.
- To perform advanced numerical analysis using specialized software packages in use within the
- To specify hydrodynamic numerical analyses subcontracted to external Consultants or other
SBM Operating Units, and to follow-up their execution.
- To co-ordinate the work carried out by the designer under his responsibility for specific tasks.
- To prepare design load reports and anchor leg length calculation reports.
- To calculate and report hydrodynamic loading on flexible pipe systems from FEA software -
mainly Orcaflex.
- To prepare technical specifications of anchoring system components (chain, steel wire ropes,
synthetic ropes, anchor leg accessories).
- To execute availability analyses of CMS Offshore Terminals
- To follow all relevant Corporate Engineering Standards, Procedures and Work Instructions.
- To identify and write Technical Notes for the routine aspects of the work.
- To follow all applicable and relevant legislations, standards and codes and to ensure awareness
of their latest revision.
- To act as Discipline Lead and Engineer or Engineering Project Manager (e.g. within the context
of Engineering Studies) when required.
- To check, review and/or approve internal drawings, specifications and calculation notes.
- To assist in the technical evaluation of bids and technical proposal submitted by contractors and
suppliers of anchoring system components.
- To visit supplier's workshops, shipyards and offshore installations to assess and report on
fabrication, installation and in-service conditions of Anchoring systems.
- To answer queries arising from clients, contractors or internal Company departments on
Anchoring aspects of the Company's systems.
- To prepare formal responses using CRS or TRS to detailed comments from clients and
classification societies on drawings, specifications and calculation notes.
- To attend and contribute to internal Company/department/project meetings when required.
- To investigate and report on failures or underperformance on the Company's products.
- To keep abreast of the latest development of specialized software packages.
- To attend training courses, seminars etc. when required.
- To be an expert in anchoring / risers technology including (but not limited to): metocean data
analysis, global analysis of dynamic response, design, selection of materials, fabrication and
testing, and to keep abreast of latest development in this technology.
- To be knowledgeable in oil and gas production processes and CMS Products

Your profile 

- A recognized engineering degree with major in Hydrodynamic and/or subsea, with at least 5 years
experience within the offshore industry.
- Key technical skills required for the position:
- Knowledge of Ariane and Orcaflex software
- Knowledge of SBM product/systems is a plus, and good spoken and written English is required.