Subsea Operations Engineer / 0322292

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies. The Chevron portfolio includes powerful and respected retail and product brands - Chevron service stations in North America; Texaco service stations in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and West Africa; Caltex services stations in Asia, Australia and parts of the Middle East and Africa; and a broad portfolio of product lubricant brands. College students or recent graduates ready to launch their careers may wish to consider joining us. So too may experienced employees with a strong desire to build on their achievements.

If you are interested in this position, you must respond online. No phone, fax or email inquiries from potential applicants, external recruiters or other interested parties, please.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Position Description:

Chevron Energy Technology Company is accepting online applications for a Subsea Operations Engineer (0603-50149607) in Houston, TX through December 31, 2006.

This position is a Technical Career Ladder position within the Subsea Integration Team (SIT) of ChevronTexaco Energy Technology Company (ETC). ETC provides technology solutions to business units to support operations and new field development throughout the world. The SIT focuses on the development and integration of subsea production systems and technology into capital projects. The Subsea Operations Engineer will be responsible to ensure the operability of the subsea system and directing and assisting in the development of operations procedures to include testing, commissioning, start-up, shut-down, safety, and maintenance/inspection/repair (MIR). May become part of a Global Operations/Installations Team servicing West Africa/GOM in subsea installations outside the wellbore.
The candidate should have 5 to 10 years of related subsea operations or intervention experience.


Qualifications:

1. Reports to the Subsea Integration Team Leader.

2. Will provide Subsea Operations expertise during the design, construction, integration, testing, installation, and commissioning of subsea trees, controls, manifolds, jumpers, umbilicals, and topside control equipment.

3. Will participate in or lead Management of Change and HAZOP studies related to subsea equipment and control system changes.

4. Ensure the operability of the subsea system conducting operability reviews and gap assessments.

5. Participate in and direct subsea interventions and rework in West Africa and the GOM.

6. Direct and assist in the development operations manuals and emergency procedures to include testing, commissioning, start-up, shut-down, and MIR.

7. Participates in Interface & Risk Management activities to identify and properly manage and mitigate risks during design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities.

8. Participates in HES work team and contractors to achieve an incident and injury free culture. Ensure project HES goals are achieved. Provides technical support for permitting/regulatory activities.

9. Maintain a log of operations events, lessons learned reports, and subsea change notices.

10. Maintain an overview of the project progress and schedule to identify any weaknesses in procedures, workforce, safety, or planning to detect, address, and take remedial action.

- Domestic and international travel may be required.

Bachelor?s degree preferred in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Civil Engineering. Master's degree preferred.

The candidate should have 5 to 10 years of related subsea operations or intervention experience.


Experience with Offshore Production Operations

Experience with Phase 5 operations of subsea equipment

Familiar with the design, fabrication, installation, and intervention of subsea systems - flowlines, manifolds, jumpers, and subsea trees.

Project management of contractor activities

Team work and communication skills

Pro-active interface management

Pro-active HSE culture

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity Employer