Subsea Engineer

IPT Global is a well integrity software and advisory services company dedicated to working closely with clients to establish and continuously improve the safest and most efficient well integrity operations possible. We nurture a collaborative and innovative work culture.  

Responsibilities

BOP Controls

• Monitoring real-time data for surface and subsea BOPs; including pressure trends, volume consumption, trend anomalies, and all applicable functions of well control equipment.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of hardware and maintenance actions on well control equipment.
• Communicate clearly with customers about observed anomalies or unexpected trends during BOP monitoring.
• Investigate and respond to alarm system messages specific to the BOP stack.
• Analyze trends to identify potential concerns, predict failures, recommend mitigation strategies, and provide root cause analysis for equipment failures based on data.
• Document trend anomalies, communications, and analysis in comprehensive records.
• Prepare internal and customer-facing reports as needed.
• Strictly adhere to established processes to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Pressure Testing

• Ensure satisfaction of both external & internal customers through excellent support and service
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively identify ways to improve their operations
• Review field daily reports and rig forecasts
• Remotely provide real-time assurance to client operations.
• Identify anomalies in the data that may impact the test
• Quickly identify leaking tests and misalignments.
• Communicate and escalate issues as per procedures
• Document the findings, improvements, and corrections as per procedures
• Remotely provide engineering support to end-users:
• Review field rig drawings and ensure compliance to IPT Global drawing standards
• Develop, modify, and correct rig schematics, wellbore schematics, test plans, and other documentation
• Generate and ensure quality test plans that are optimized and compliant
• Support all types of pressure test planning and execution by making recommendations based on IPT Global’s best practices
• Review draft test reports to ensure proper component coverage, accurate comments have been made, and that the test has met requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a subsea engineer with a major drilling company.
• Hands-on experience with major subsea BOP systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot using real-time data trends and strong analytical thinking skills.
• Competent in correlating data to identify root causes through trend interpretation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in escalating events through proper channels.
• In-depth knowledge of surface and subsea BOP-related regulations (CFRs, Std 53, API standards, RPs, etc.).
• Familiarity with ROV/BOP interface systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electro-hydraulic circuit diagrams.
• Experience with maintenance plans, failure reporting, and component tracking.
• Basic knowledge of technical calculations for subsea operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Offshore fieldwork may be required occasionally.
• 12-hour shifts on a 14/14 rotation in Houston, TX, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid - WellSharp Awareness-Level certification or above
• OEM BOP Equipment Training certification
• Experience with multiple BOP stacks (NOV, GE, Cameron / surface vs subsea).
• 7-10 years of subsea engineer experience with multiple years as subsea supervisor or Senior subsea.
• Experience in real-time data monitoring, digital pressure testing, remote support/ tech support roles