Career Opportunities

Location: Houston, TX

Purpose:  Lead and direct the timely production of professional quality bids for project rig packages.  Must maintain high standards at all times relative to the production of project rig package proposals.

Responsibilities:  

•    Take ownership of and drive rig package proposal projects
o    Identify and understand what customers need relative to rig package projects
o    Communicate with and understand the needs of company's worldwide sales staff
o    Develop action plan for construction of rig package proposals
o    Identify resources and delegate responsibilities to various work groups and external vendors
o    Lead and direct technical meetings and discussions
o    Account for all costs and delivery times associated with rig packages
o    Work with management to determine commercial aspects of rig packages
o    Assemble and verify accuracy of complete proposal
•    Understand and improve internal processes

Basic Competency Requirements:  

•    Knowledge of MS Office Suite general is a must
•    Technical aptitude demonstrated by Engineering or similar technical degree and/or practical experience related to onshore or offshore drilling rigs and equipment.
•    Strong background in company products and sales/engineering internal processes
•    Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting time and resources
•    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Location: Houston, TX

Position Summary

Sells the organization’s products, elastomer, phenolic and turnkey products to oilfield service companies by contacting established customers and developing new prospects.

Essential Responsibilities
•    Manage all aspects of new and existing accounts including:

o    Developing sales plans and strategies for new business
o    Service existing business and lead relationship activities
o    Develop new accounts
o    Develop new business in existing accounts
o    Develop long term relationships with all customers

•    Project manage new complex products with Microsoft project and coordinate activities with all departments.

•    Through market research, cold calls, customer contact and other means, identify the sales opportunities for GP&C product line.

•    Function as Project Manager when customer has a need for a liaison between, engineering, quality and production.

•    Establish close contact with customer’s Engineers and Purchasing professional to determine customer needs, and position the Company to satisfy those needs.

•    Review drawings, specifications and other customer requirements to prepare RFPs and specifications received from customers/prospects and prepare sales input into bid.  Drive to submitting quote.

•    Develop and give customer presentations and demonstrations of products.

•    Recommend new product based upon customer needs, market feedback and increased sales potential.

•    Monitor the competition and reports actions and trends to management.

•    Prepare periodic reports and regularly updates database showing sales volume, potential sales and status of active pursuits.

•    Respond to incoming sales calls
Qualifications
7+ years previous outside sales of technical or engineering products in Oil & Gas industry
Experience in down hole segment
Proven success presenting engineered solutions
Strong selling and sales aptitude
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in calling on Engineers

Location: Houston, TX

SUMMARY
Functions as a senior technical specialist responsible for the efficient design and technical execution involved in providing Engineering support to Business Development group and project teams.  Works under limited supervision. May serve as a lead over a group of Engineers.

Requirements:
            : 10+ years of experience in engineering discipline including:
            : Onshore oil and gas pipelines (domestic or international) including route selection
            : River and water body crossings
            : Understanding of hydraulic calculations and modeling experience utilizing both transient and steady state modeling techniques a plus
            : Pipe stress analysis and hydrostatic testing requirements
            : Operational experience with compressors and pipeline systems and HDD experience a plus
            : BS in Engineering required. Mechanical or Civil discipline preferred.  Professional Engineering licensure is preferred but not required.


KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE JOB
 : Detailed knowledge pipeline design, and general knowledge of related disciplines.
 : Basic knowledge of competing and alternative technologies.
 : General understanding of internal economic factors (costs, margins, impact of decisions).
 : Advanced computer skills with MS Office programs.
 : Must be proficient in use of information and technical systems related to Engineering.
 : Possesses clear and concise oral and written communication skills, with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications.
 : Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to readily assume additional or new responsibilities.  Shows evidence of ability to guide and mentor others.
 : Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager.


MAIN ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT
 : Communicates business priorities and customer requirements to team and ensures that team members understand and are committed to meeting customer expectations.
 : Ensures that members are functioning as a unit and are integrated around the performance requirements of the team.
 : Implements and utilizes a robust checking procedure to meet quality assurance requirements.  Recommends engineering work processes and procedures.
 : Provides thorough investigation for project requirements including safety and environmental compliance issues.
 : Trains, monitors and coaches team members to improve skill level, ensure adherence to principles, policies and standards and to improve safety, quality and reliability in a cost-effective manner.  Facilitates communication, problem resolution and provides appropriate feedback, both positive and corrective within the team.
 : Tracks and monitors individual performance, quality of output and the impact of output on project delivery and profitability.
 : Proactively anticipates potential problems, solves complex problems
 : Acts to prevent conditions from getting out of hand or to resolve an issue as they see fit and reports immediately.

Location: Houston, TX

Bachelor degree preferably in engineering or construction technology.

10 Years Extensive Offshore Experience Required

Must have offshore fabrication, hookup and commisioning experience.

Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the specific type of construction being utilized on the project.

Experience with Subsea and Deepwater Floating facilities preferred.

Demonstrated ability to prepare construction plans and to lead constructability reviews.

Understands company's businesses, competing projects and profit impact of decisions.

Has in-depth understanding of the project goals, drivers, strategies and stakeholders.

Must demonstrate a thorough understanding and have extensive experience with change management.

Demonstrates proficiency in using independent judgement.

Demonstrates leadership ability with ability to motivate a diverse group of people, many without a direct reporting relationship.

Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills.

Demonstrates exceptional negotiation skills and ability to handle sensitive communications.

Strong customer relationships for assigned projects. Viewed as a strong resource to influence relationships at higher customer levels.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, funds and reputation).

Must have experience as a Construction Manager with a proven track record of effectively managing projects on time and within budget while meeting HSSE targets and quality requirements are required to advance to this level.

Demonstrated effectiveness in project negotiations, multi-site interfaces, and commercial management of contracts, subcontractor quality systems and development and implementation of project management strategies.

Leads the development the contracting strategy and execution plan.

Manages constructability reviews of the design.

Manages the development of the overall construction budget, schedule, HSSE plan and quality plan.

Participates in risk analyses of the construction phase of the project.

Provides and updates as needed, a construction management staffing plan along with outlining the manpower and skills needed and anticipated duration of assignment.

Assists in development of bid packages including the HSSE and quality provisions.

Prior to issue of bids, leads the identification of contractors who are capable of performing the work scopes and meeting the HSSE and quality requirements.

Participates in the evaluation of construction bids including the review of the contractors' detailed execution plans for the work.

Manages company's construction site managers/superintendents, construction inspectors, and material coordinators; and reports progress, status and areas of concern.

Monitors the contractor implementation of the requirements of the contracts, construction specifications, construction drawings and project plans and procedures.

Reviews, integrates and monitors the detailed construction schedules prepared by the construction contractors to ensure that the project schedule requirements are met.

During construction, monitors the work to ensure that it is conducted in accordance with the project and company HSSE policies, project plans, procedures and requirements, industry codes and standards, and the applicable federal, state and local permits, regulations, laws, etc.

Ensures that all project documentation prepared and submitted by the contractor is in accordance with the project requirements. In addition, ensures that all company site team documentation is prepared and submitted in accordance with project requirements.


Sets up and has a lead role in the regular status meetings, including weekly progress meetings with contractor's representative and key personnel. Reports on the HSSE, progress, quality and budget of the construction works.

Leads in the resolution of field discrepancies and/or problems concerning vendors, engineering, government regulatory agencies, quality control deficiencies, defective work and deficient reports.

Leads preparation of periodic updates of construction risk register.

Leads evaluation of potential field change-orders and makes recommendation to management.

Location: Houston, TX

Bachelor's degree preferably in engineering.  Professional Engineering registration preferred.
Must have experience with offshore brown field, and/or new built projects.
3 years experience as an Engineering Manager preferred.  Years of experience are less important than type, depth and breadth of experiences.  Demonstrated abilities and contribution to successful engineering project outcomes are given significant weight.
Thorough understanding of conceptual design, front end engineering design, engineering analysis and detailed design.
Thorough understanding of engineering techniques and practices.  Understanding of engineering responsibilities on project reporting.
Thorough understanding of the technologies used on the project including construction techniques.
Thorough understanding of project goals and drivers.
Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, funds and reputation).
Demonstrates skills in problem solving, team building, and quality management.
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity and innovation needed to enhance competiveness.
Demonstrates resourcefulness in managing multiple and constantly changing priorities.
Experience as an engineering manager or project manager on a small or medium sized project.
Experience managing the budgets and schedules for engineering work.
Experience evaluating engineering progress from project controls.
Experience providing engineering inputs to project reports.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Main Activities:

Evaluates project assignment, confirms and clarifies project objectives and goals.
Leads the planning of project engineering strategies.
Ensures that all engineering deliverables for assigned project are identified and prioritized in a project execution documents.

Monitors and controls overall project engineering resources, schedules and processes.  Prepares engineering progress reports.
Develops, revises and updates engineering portion of project plans as required.
Has knowledge of contract and anticipates and communicates engineering change order opportunities to Project Manager.
Identifies project performance problems and implements appropriate measures, systems and lines of communication to ensure timely project completion.

Responsible for the technical content of the project.
Monitors engineering guidelines and standards compliance on project. Ensures that engineering deliverables are prepared and checked.
Enforces conformance with technical, Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality requirements and ensures that corrective actions are completed as required.
Resolves budget, schedule and quality issues with engineering suppliers and subcontractors.
Participates in the design change control and technical query process within the project.

Supports the Project Manager on responses to customer technical inquiries.
Prepares technical data, presentations and papers for sales, project team and customers.
Supports more senior staff in negotiations with clients regarding out-of-scope issues.  Ensures internal and external staff is provided with timely and accurate engineering information and status updates.
Provides technical support in contract negotiations.

Develops monthly forecasting of the engineering resources (internal and external if required) to support project plans.
Schedules internal and external resources (where needed).

Defines technology, equipment, instrumentation and systems needs in assigned area and ensures that staff has adequate resources to effectively meet department and individual objectives.  Assists in the requisition / approval process and acquisition of new or upgraded capital equipment, systems and software.