Job description

Sr Technical Support Engineer
Houston, TX
6 Months

Responsibilities / Tasks of the Role	New product engineering support High pressure metal annulus seal and wellhead/tree equipment subject matter expert Wellhead elastomer seal analysis and design subject matter expert Tasks and Deliverables: • Read and understand client and customer specifications related to product engineering • Perform finite element analysis on assemblies with seal elements • Specify materials and geometries for metal annulus seals and associated features • Write and review qualification test procedures. • Support qualification tests within the Houston area. • Support troubleshooting of manufacturing and test issues and recommend solutions • Provide expertise and guidance on wellhead seals to less experienced Baker Hughes employees. Success Measurements: • Successful PR2F and customer qualification test of new wellhead system seal • Completion of all design verification and validation documents for the new seal
Expected Role Challenges	• Successful PR2F and customer qualification test of new wellhead system seal • Completion of all design verification and validation documents for the new seal • Multiple products/projects working in parallel
Is the Position Onshore / Offshore	Onshore
Working Conditions - describe the physical environment / conditions the worker will be working in	Office / Chemical Plant
Are there any safety risks associated with the role?	Typical industrial plant risks. Projects on batch reaction plants
What Training is provided to the worker?	Peer training and client Learning Systems

Essential Requirements of the role (Experience / Skills / Competencies)	Experience and Skills: • Degreed Engineer -Heavy FEA or Wellhead Experience needed • 15+ years Oil & Gas industry experience, including experience with API 6A and/or API 17D • Widely recognized subject matter expertise with finite element analysis and wellhead seals (Ansys) • Demonstrable prior experience developing new metal seals for wellhead annulus applications • Understanding of vendor capabilities for metal and elastomeric seals. • Proficient in ANSYS • Proficient in typical Microsoft applications, Outlook, Word, Excel • Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and sourcing personnel • Ability to follow process map and procedures. • Ability to handle multiple priorities at once
Desirable attributes of the worker (Experience / Skills / Competencies)	Per Essential Requirements
Technical Skills	Per Essential Requirements
Soft Skills	Per Essential Requirements
Tools or Software (Required / Preferred)	Per Essential Requirements
Education Qualifications (Required / Preferred)	BS in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering
Industry Background or Experience (Required / Preferred)	Chemical/Manufacturing/Refining
Offshore Only - Does the candidate require Offshore Medical & Training Certificates Prior to Start?	N/A
Required Accreditations / Qualifications / Certification / Licenses including Drivers License	Degreed Engineer
Is Medical Fit to Work Required for Role? Is there a specific medical screening required?	No
Languages Required & Proficiency Level	N/A
Target Companies	N/A
Alternative / Target Job Titles	N/A
Off-limits Companies	N/A
Resume key words	FEA, ANSYS, Wellhead, Elastomer, 6A