Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to seeing our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Riser Mooring Engineer

Job Requisition ID: R207560
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Family Group: Discipline Engineering
Worker Type: Regular
Business Unit: Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

What’s the role 

  • As a Principal Riser Mooring Engineer, you will provide discipline-specific expertise and skills to the Deepwater Projects team in Lagos.
  • The Deepwater Projects Lagos organization supports SNEPCo by the world-class delivery of Deepwater Projects and assets through leveraging the appropriate processes and tools, while developing local Nigerian capability.
  • Your activities will include the delivery and review of engineering deliverables for the various projects and activities executed within the SNEPCo Deepwater Projects Design office and operations support functions such as periodic provision of engineering solutions and technical calls for the wider Lagos-based functions of SCiN - Deepwater Projects, being the sole engineering warehouse based in Lagos. 
  • SNEPCo’s Deep Water Projects [DWP] is a fast-growing organization and a centre of excellence for Deepwater project delivery within the Gulf of Guinea.

What you’ll be doing 

  • You will work in a matrix organization- in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-racial group in a developing country with its unique qualities; supporting operations as well as growth projects simultaneously; and anticipating and resolving day-to-day operations and project maturation issues.
  • You will work with and contribute to a diverse skill pool of professionals from various disciplines by applying in-depth technical expertise (within Risers and Moorings), learnings, and best practices required for the design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operations support for delivery of projects.

What you bring 
You will be responsible for mooring and station-keeping aspects of FPSOs and analysis of risers and mooring for the deep-water Shell Nigeria region.  The role responsibilities and requirements include:

  • Bachelor's or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean/Naval, or Materials Engineering (or related discipline)
  • Assurance review of floating systems, mooring, station keeping aspects, riser and flowline design documents including reports, studies, drawings, specifications and datasheets to ensure they meet project requirements and comply with applicable company guidelines, International Codes and Standards. Understanding global and component mechanical design and use of material selection in the design, engineering critical analysis, strength and fatigue checks
  • Support the review of engineering deviations and clarifications and ensure the management of engineering design changes, handling, tracking, and closure of all actions to and from subcontractors
  • Support other engineering activities as directed by projects, including risk assessments, HAZOPs, integrity management and repair strategies, collection of pipeline lessons and experiences.
  • Clear understanding of Mooring and Riser industry guidelines from classification agencies and local governing bodies
  • Substantial experience in floating systems and/or riser and/or flowline engineering design, and offshore structures knowledge related to fabrication and/or installation activities of mooring and riser for upstream oil and gas projects is a plus.
  • Knowledge and skills include, but not limited to, use of hydrodynamic software such as WAMIT, Design and Analyze Global Performance of FPSOs, Proficient in riser and/or mooring analysis (static, dynamic, fatigue and interference analysis) using OrcaFlex software. Familiar with deepwater mooring, riser and flowline qualification, fabrication, welding/inspection, and installation methods.

What we offer 

  • You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. 
  • You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself. 
  • Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
  • Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
  • Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
  • Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself. 
  • Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
  • Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
  • Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
  • Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
  • Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and 
  • international teams.
  • Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

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