Sr. Global Applications Engineer (9764673)

Job Description

POSITION: Sr. Global Applications Engineer (9764673)

JOB LOCATION:10353 Richmond Ave. Houston, Texas 77042 [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may telecommute]

Sr. Global Applications Engineer needed by National Oilwell Varco, L.P. in Houston, Texas [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may telecommute] to provide technical support globally for Well Construction product line including troubleshooting assistance, technical support of requests from engineering, operations, sales, and manufacturing, tender preparation assistance, and special projects as assigned. Provide assistance to Well Construction Global Product Line Manager through development of liner hanger training materials, customer presentations, operation manuals, and special projects as assigned. Provide technical and applications engineering support for global operations, sales, and engineering by reviewing well designs, review of product application alongside hookup and procedures, running torque and drag analysis, swab and surge calculations, tubing stress calculations and all related hydraulic calculations. Participate in design reviews of new product designs presented by the engineering group with a focus on ensuring engineering designs meet project requirements and an eye for standardization and product improvement. Lead development of standardized Operations Manuals for Well Construction products including liner hanger systems, float equipment, etc. Lead introduction of new products by training sales, operations, and customers on new products and services. Assist with development of Statement of Requirements for new product requests (NPRs) and assist with maintaining status of NPRs in iQS system. Prepare product bulletins/Alerts and make recommendations on need for and timing of potential product bulletins/alerts. Assist in technical writing/review of product marketing materials. Participate in regular cross-functional meetings with sales, regional operations, and region applications engineering in order to continually update objectives and priorities. Assist with technical preparation of key Well Construction tenders and bids. Assist with troubleshooting analysis incidents and assist with final investigation reports. Provide technical support to supply chain by verifying accuracy of orders including functional requirements and appropriate cost targets. Write and present papers for professional engineering associations (e.g SPE). Complete training plan as set out for the position and within company guidelines. Participates in CAT (Corrective Action Teams) to implement corrective/preventive actions. Perform client interface duties as required including potential travel for customer presentations. Perform other tasks and duties including special projects as assigned by management. Propose appropriate liner hanger system for given application based on available portfolio of products and develop appropriate stab-up and running procedures, as needed. Apply knowledge of down hole equipment including Completions, Liner hangers, Float equipment, and liner wiper plugs. Apply technical knowledge, engineering capabilities, and knowledge of system capabilities of completion tools to well construction and float equipment product lines. Perform technical and commercial reviews for liner hanger tenders. Create Standard Operating Procedures for Well Construction/Liner Hanger System products. Utilize Microsoft Office desktop applications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Mechanical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering, and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered, or 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation applying experience running/analyzing Torque and Drag simulations; creating Standard Operating Procedures for Well Construction/Liner Hanger System products; performing technical and commercial reviews for liner hanger tenders exceeding $500,000 USD in value; applying technical knowledge, engineering capabilities, and knowledge of system capabilities of completion tools to well construction and float equipment product lines; participating in regular cross functional meetings with sales, regional operations, and region applications engineering; applying knowledge of Well Construction products, technologies, and installation methods; applying knowledge of down hole equipment including Completions, Liner hangers, Float equipment, and liner wiper plugs; proposing appropriate liner hanger system for given application based on available portfolio of products and developing appropriate stab-up and running procedures, as needed; performing tubing movement calculations, torque and drag, and swab and surge calculations; utilizing Microsoft Office desktop applications.