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SURF Engineering Lead
Accepting applicationsOceaneering · Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
Full-Time Principal AIRFaiatementor
Posted
5d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Principal
Country
India
Job Description
The SURF Engineering Lead provides advanced technical leadership and subject‑matter expertise within subsea SURF engineering, leading large and complex multi‑disciplinary projects with accountability for critical engineering decisions. The role requires independent application of expert judgment across dynamic analysis, design verification and compliance with industry codes and internal engineering standards. Central to Oceaneering’s delivery and growth strategy, the role serves as the primary technical authority and single point of contact for assigned business units, shaping functional technical strategy, mentoring engineers and SMEs and driving continuous improvements in engineering quality, analytical rigor, processes, and customer outcomes. Success is defined by the ability to translate complex engineering analyses into clear technical recommendations, influence engineering decisions across stakeholders and continuously evolve engineering practices in alignment with business and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of subsea SURF engineers on dynamic analysis of flexible flowlines
Lead multiple projects at the same time, including large/complex projects involving multiple disciplines
Direct team of SURF engineers to enable them handle dynamic analysis projects effectively
Review work carried out by SURF engineers
Approve deliveries made by team
Ascertain compliance to established Engineering processes by functional or project teams assigned
Define functional processes and work towards continuous improvement
Act as account manager for one or more business units for subsea SURF projects
Communicate with business units to understand their design & analysis needs
Define scope of work and plan the jobs
Have resources allocated
Share regular updates about work with stakeholders
Monitor performance of the team on relevant key performance indicators
Identify growth opportunities for business and individuals
Participate/Lead the governance meetings with business units
Approve Engineering process documents
Approve timesheets of the assigned team members
Prepare & conduct technical trainings
Maintain performance records for team members & provide performance feedback about team members to line manager whenever needed
Develop & maintain individual & team level competency matrices
Identify individual training needs for the team
Lead the annual goal setting process for team members
Provide Engineering guidance to other disciplines
Keep abreast of industry trends and issues
Evaluate need of resource (people, software etc.) and provide recommendations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Ocean/Naval Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 10 years of experience or Master's degree in Mechanical/Ocean/Naval Architecture Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 8 years of experience.
Expert level knowledge on FEA and calculation for SURF Local and Global analysis and relevant CAE softwares (e.g. OrcaFlex, UFlex, ANSYS, RISA, Sesam etc.)
Strong knowledge of more than one relevant Mechanical industry codes/standards (e.g., ASME, DNV, API, AISC etc.)
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
About The Team
Our Manufactured Products group offers several world-class global manufacturing facilities serving multiple industries including energy, material handling, and entertainment ride systems. We have decades of experience in engineering, design, testing and qualification of hardware for any specification, including subsea umbilicals, junction plates, distribution units, termination assemblies, clamps, flanges, and more. For the material handling industry, we produce safe, reliable, and flexible mobile robotics solutions. For the entertainment industry, we deliver innovative ride systems engineering and automated people mover vehicles.
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The SURF Engineering Lead provides advanced technical leadership and subject‑matter expertise within subsea SURF engineering, leading large and complex multi‑disciplinary projects with accountability for critical engineering decisions. The role requires independent application of expert judgment across dynamic analysis, design verification and compliance with industry codes and internal engineering standards. Central to Oceaneering’s delivery and growth strategy, the role serves as the primary technical authority and single point of contact for assigned business units, shaping functional technical strategy, mentoring engineers and SMEs and driving continuous improvements in engineering quality, analytical rigor, processes, and customer outcomes. Success is defined by the ability to translate complex engineering analyses into clear technical recommendations, influence engineering decisions across stakeholders and continuously evolve engineering practices in alignment with business and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead a team of subsea SURF engineers on dynamic analysis of flexible flowlines
Lead multiple projects at the same time, including large/complex projects involving multiple disciplines
Direct team of SURF engineers to enable them handle dynamic analysis projects effectively
Review work carried out by SURF engineers
Approve deliveries made by team
Ascertain compliance to established Engineering processes by functional or project teams assigned
Define functional processes and work towards continuous improvement
Act as account manager for one or more business units for subsea SURF projects
Communicate with business units to understand their design & analysis needs
Define scope of work and plan the jobs
Have resources allocated
Share regular updates about work with stakeholders
Monitor performance of the team on relevant key performance indicators
Identify growth opportunities for business and individuals
Participate/Lead the governance meetings with business units
Approve Engineering process documents
Approve timesheets of the assigned team members
Prepare & conduct technical trainings
Maintain performance records for team members & provide performance feedback about team members to line manager whenever needed
Develop & maintain individual & team level competency matrices
Identify individual training needs for the team
Lead the annual goal setting process for team members
Provide Engineering guidance to other disciplines
Keep abreast of industry trends and issues
Evaluate need of resource (people, software etc.) and provide recommendations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Ocean/Naval Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 10 years of experience or Master's degree in Mechanical/Ocean/Naval Architecture Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 8 years of experience.
Expert level knowledge on FEA and calculation for SURF Local and Global analysis and relevant CAE softwares (e.g. OrcaFlex, UFlex, ANSYS, RISA, Sesam etc.)
Strong knowledge of more than one relevant Mechanical industry codes/standards (e.g., ASME, DNV, API, AISC etc.)
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
About The Team
Our Manufactured Products group offers several world-class global manufacturing facilities serving multiple industries including energy, material handling, and entertainment ride systems. We have decades of experience in engineering, design, testing and qualification of hardware for any specification, including subsea umbilicals, junction plates, distribution units, termination assemblies, clamps, flanges, and more. For the material handling industry, we produce safe, reliable, and flexible mobile robotics solutions. For the entertainment industry, we deliver innovative ride systems engineering and automated people mover vehicles.
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