Riser Analyst - Houston, United States - Seadrill

Description

Title:
Riser Analyst

Reporting To:
Head of

Subsea Riserand Marine Operations Function:

Technical ServicesLocation:Houston OfficeABOUT SEADRILLSeadrill is one of theworld's most modern offshore Deepwater drilling companies, employing some2600 people around the world.

Our vision is to Set the Standard inDrilling. It's an ambitious goal. And every single one of us has a partto play.

Help us to keep innovating, improving and maintaining thehighest safety standards, and we'll give you what you need to be yourbest too.

Diversity and inclusion are more thanwords for us. Everyone is welcome-as an inclusive workplace, our peopleare comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Wecontinue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, andcelebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation andconnects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.
JOB SUMMARYThe Riser Analysis Team provides support to theoperating fleet, marketing teams, and project teams. The riser analyst position is an entry level / early career opportunity.

The overall responsibility of the Riser Analyst is toperform riser analysis and related design/evaluations including calculationsdynamic structural analysis, and system configurations for subsea riserstructures under the supervision of the principal engineer.

The Riser Analyst will study acceptable structural andfatigue performance of the designs, whilst considering the functional,fabrication, installation, and in-service requirements.

The role will alsoinvolve frequent communication of technical results and conclusions to othermembers of the team - including meetings, presentations, and the preparation ofwritten reports, and other deliverables.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESWorking under thesupervision of a principal engineer(s) and/or the Head of Subsea Riser andMarine Operations, performing marine drilling design and engineering workrelated to the analysis of drilling riser systems.

Ensures eachfloater (MODU) has a riser analysis per well as per company directiverequirements.

Create and/oranalyze FEA models for Top Tension Risers in accordance with API RP 16Q.Support in thedevelopment of hydrodynamic models of drilling fleet and perform globalmotion assessments.

Develop templatesand code checking tools to facilitate increased efficiencies and accurateanalysis of MODU's.
Assist with thecreation of Well Specific Operating Guidelines for rigs.
Liaise with thirdparty riser analysis providers.
Liaise with classsocieties and regulatory agencies to gain approval on mooring designs.
Support in thehandling of rig/customer technical queries regarding riser management.
Assist inperformance of quality assurance tasks, work scope definition, costcontrol, project planning and management to ensure on time delivery.
Producing riseranalysis per well and transit analysis for move with BOP suspended.
Assist withdrilling riser analysis work scopes as required.

Issuing riser andtransit analysis reportsMaintainingtracking sheet of all riser analysis requestsSAFETY AT SEADRILLOur goal is to ensure that 'nobody getshurt' whilst performing their job.

Everyone at Seadrill has a part toplay in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personalresponsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach toidentifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day today operations.

Nothing is more important to us than the health, safetyand security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate andbehaving responsibly towards our shared environment.

We are vigilant,disciplined and always looking out for one another.

We have developed andembedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by allemployees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority toput an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.

Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture ofcare.
SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORKIn Seadrill, setting the standard is notjust about what we deliver, but how we deliver it.

We co-created our Behavioural Frameworkwith our employees, where we identified four key competencies that defineour culture and help us to live our values.

Our behaviours are embeddedin the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

Drive & OwnershipChange & Forward ThinkingCommunication & CollaborationService DeliveryKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ANDEXPERIENCEEssentialAble to understandcomplex business problems, identify business/functional user requirements,and recommend how best to support them through processes and applications.

Ability tocommunicate effectively with key stakeholders such as senior management,coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
Ability to learnand apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, andfederal/national statutes and guidelines.
Ability to dealwith multiple issues, tasks, and priorities concurrently, with appropriateattention to detail and working in a time-effective manner.
Well-developedcommunication skills, comfortable working in an environment of change,results oriented and resilient, effective at building and maintainingrelationships.
Computer literateand adaptable to the introduction of new software as appropriateDesiredJob-relatedtechnical knowledge is preferable.

This may include, but is not limited to,working knowledge of applicable industry regulations and code requirementsfor riser systems (e.g., DNV, API, ISO).Softwareexperience with Microsoft Office, finite element analysis packages (e.g.,OrcaFlex, Flexcom, DeepRiser, Ansys), and some knowledge of computerprogramming is preferable (e.g., VBA, Python, MATLAB or similar)EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in appropriate technicalengineering discipline (e.g., Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding,Structural/Civil/Mechanical/Ocean Engineering)Must be a UScitizen, or authorized to work lawfully in the United States, withoutsponsorship from Seadrill.

Must be able and willingto work regularly from Seadrill's Houston office location during typicaland customary business hours.
Flexible to traveloffshore as required in any country Seadrill operates.
Must pass DrugScreen and Background Check.
JOIN SEADRILLWe value our people and want to retainthem.

So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive basesalary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.