Riser System Engineer

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What role you will play in our team

We are planning to hire an experienced Riser Engineer to work out of ExxonMobil’s Houston Campus in the United States of America. The candidate would be part of ExxonMobil’s Pipeline and Risers team in ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering organization, responsible for:

• The development of riser systems within multi-discipline deepwater SURF (Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers, Flowlines) Project teams from concept through detailed engineering and installation, and 
• The structural integrity support of operated riser systems throughout ExxonMobil’s diverse, global portfolio of assets. 

What you will do

• Develop, specify, and apply riser system design criteria for a wide variety of activities, developments, and operations, i.e., large-scale deepwater capital projects, R&D programs, and offshore installation activities.
• Involvement in various riser engineering activities for deepwater projects from concept evaluation and selection to installation to commissioning and start up
• Oversee riser analysis studies (conducted by ExxonMobil internal resources and / or third party companies) to support riser system design (i.e., strength, fatigue, interference)
• Evaluate strengths and shortcomings of different riser system designs 
• Lead revisions to company standards and influence industry standard revisions
• Interface with engineers from other disciplines (e.g., marine, pipelines, flow assurance, materials) to align on work scopes and work products
• Interface with suppliers, contractors and other third parties to ensure riser system components are qualified, manufactured and tested in alignment with ExxonMobil expectations
• Participate in offshore industry activities such as conferences, industry committees, Joint Industry Programs, technology development and integration
• Participate in risk assessments, root cause failure analysis, fitness for service, and life extension evaluations
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers in the riser discipline
• Sustain and promote ExxonMobil’s safety culture

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Riser Engineering, with preferable experience with Flexible Riser systems 
• B.S., or M.S. degree in Engineering – preferably in Mechanical / Civil / Aerospace / Marine Engineering or related disciplines
• Working knowledge of deepwater riser systems, including design, installation, and operation
• Working knowledge of applying riser engineering codes & standards, such as API 17J, 17L1 and 2RD 
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and frequent changes in priorities

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Broad knowledge of industry standards (e.g., API 17J, 17B, 2RD, 2RIM), best practices, and related work processes
• Working knowledge of riser analysis software programs such as OrcaFlex and dynamic analyses (i.e., strength, fatigue, interference)
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and frequent changes in priorities
• Strong leadership, influencing, and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, and interface skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
 

We offer you: 
 

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. 
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. 
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. 
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. 
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
   

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at  www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
 

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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