Summary: The Sr Technical Support Engineer will provide expert engineering support for high-pressure metal annulus seals and wellhead/tree equipment, focusing on finite element analysis and seal design. The role involves reading specifications, performing analyses, specifying materials, and supporting qualification tests. The engineer will also mentor less experienced staff and troubleshoot manufacturing issues. Success will be measured by the qualification of new wellhead system seals and completion of design verification documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and understand Baker Hughes and customer specifications related to product engineering
• Perform finite element analysis on assemblies with seal elements
• Specify materials and geometries for metal annulus seals and associated features
• Write and review qualification test procedures
• Support qualification tests within the Houston area
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing and test issues and recommend solutions
• Provide expertise and guidance on wellhead seals to less experienced employees

Key Skills:

• Degreed Engineer
• 15+ years Oil & Gas industry experience, including experience with API 6A and/or API 17D
• Widely recognized subject matter expertise with finite element analysis and wellhead seals (Ansys)
• Demonstrable prior experience developing new metal seals for wellhead annulus applications
• Understanding of vendor capabilities for metal and elastomeric seals
• Proficient in ANSYS
• Proficient in typical Microsoft applications, Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and sourcing personnel
• Ability to follow process map and procedures
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at once

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Houston

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other