Lead Engineer - Stacks & Hydraulic Controls

Lead Engineer - Stacks & Hydraulic Controls

Job Number 1438194
Business GE Energy
Business Segment Energy - Oil & Gas
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Posted Position Title Lead Engineer - Stacks & Hydraulic Controls
Career Level Experienced
Function Engineering/Technology
Function Segment Product Design and Development
Location United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces Texas
City Houston
Postal Code 77032-3411
Relocation Assistance Yes
Role Summary/Purpose The Lead Engineer provide consultation and technical direction to the engineering community on near term and long term projects with substantial business impact. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and application of BOPs (blow out preventers), stacks and control systems and other related activities.
Essential Responsibilities
* Design and develop BOP (blow out preventer) stacks, control systems and other related activities

* Develop new products, improve product performance, reduce product cost, maintain schedules, resolve problems and develop processes to shorten lead times

* Support customers, sales, manufacturer, field service and suppliers

* Develop and apply technology to current and future business opportunities

* Ensure design compliance with regulatory authorities, relevant codes and contract

* Protect the Intellectual Property rights of the Company
Qualifications/Requirements
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET certified college or university

* At least 5 years of experience in an engineering position
Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics
* Oilfield related experience with Blow-out prevention equipment and controls systems

* Ability to develop and understand schematics for subsea control systems

* Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel

* Working knowledge of API, ISO, ASME, other related specifications, materials, welding, and manufacturing practices (i.e. API 6A/16A/16D/RP53/8C, DNV OS-E101, ABS CDS GUIDE)

* Knowledge of Pro-Engineer or other 3-D modeling software and ANSYS or other finite element analysis software

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

* Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

* Ability to document, plan, market and execute programs

* Ability to create technical reports and specifications

* Ability to obtain passport and visas for international travel
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