Hardware/Electrical Engineer
Location: US, TX, Houston
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Master's Degree
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Engineering
Company profile: Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.
Description: Corporate overviewAker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to #URL_0fa3f7c5e23a16de16a841e368006cae916884407d90b154dfef3976483a71ae# for more information on our business, people and values.Aker Solutions is a leading global provider of engineering and technology, products and service solutions to the Oil & Gas industry.At Aker Solutions we offer an ocean of opportunities. Our people are our biggest asset and our business relies on their abilities to win projects and execute them to the highest standards. We are committed to developing our people’s capabilities through challenging tasks supported by excellent training and development opportunities.All our major achievements are team efforts. We are looking for dedicated team players who like to be part of a winning team, who meet challenges head on to serve our customers’ needs.Responsibilities and tasksResponsibilities are carried out within a centralised structured environment whereby normal management reporting is to your immediate line manager.• Executing the development, qualification, implementation, test, and maintenance of hardware/electrical development workscopes.• Ensure allocated workscopes are produced within budget and timescale.• Assist with estimates of effort and best technical solution• Ensure all work activities are in accordance with Aker Solutions procedures.• Produce technical investigations and reports. • Working offshore/overseas as the role requires.• Identifying processes and patterns of work areas and recommending procedures to improve standardisation and consistency of approach to the Manager.• Monitoring trends and new products in the marketplace, which could benefit the company, and recommending to Manager/Lead.• Technical overview and control of suppliers supplying hardware/electrical services and equipment to assigned workscopes. Work with Manager to ensure ongoing, consistent and quality service from these suppliers.• Production of drawings/documentation for assigned workscopes within the SAP document approval cycle• Demonstrate commitment to operating System procedures and the processes of continuous improvement• In addition to the duties listed, the jobholder is required to perform other duties assigned by his/her Manager from time to time.
Requirements: Qualifications & personal attributes:Degree or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience in an electrical or electronic background.Experience within a design environment, preferably within the Oil and Gas Subsea Controls IndustryPreferably Chartered Engineer StatusStrong electrical background/experience preferrably with Computer-controlled industrial control systems.Knowledge of networking and an understanding of communication protocols: RS232, RS485, RS422, Modbus RTU and TCP/IP etc.Knowledge of Windows based control systemsUnderstanding/experience in working with ISO 9001 operating proceduresAble to demonstrate a logical approach to system design and appreciation of system processes, procedures, and requirements.Must posses strong communication and presentation skills both written and oral and posses the ability to discuss and conclude technical discussions effectively at all levelsFamiliar with participation in FMEA, FMECA & Risk Analysis activitiesWe offer:• Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future.• An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues.• Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance.If you would like to join us on our journey, take a position with Aker Solutions, the preferred partner.
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