Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client Limited is an oilfield services company and has more than 140 nationalities working in more than 120 countries. This Client has four principal executive offices located in Paris, Houston, London, and The Hague. This Client is the world's largest offshore drilling company.
Job Title : R&D Technician / Technologist
Duration : 12 Months
Work Location : Houston, TX 77099
Job Type : Temporary Assignment
Work Type : Onsite
Job Description :
- This position demands creativity and collaborative hands-on work to design, assemble, operate and optimize prototypes for oil and gas processing equipment. Role requires excellent mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation, and a commitment to safety and quality initiatives.
- A strong background in practical mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is essential
- Minimum of 5 yrs troubleshooting equipment that may have multiple sources of energy
- Prefer : Testing and working in a multi-discipline shop with mechanical assembly, building products with multiple instruments, equipment, and control systems.
Example of previous work experience :
Small / Medium Fabrication Facility in oil / gas plant environment preferred. Open to other Fabrication industry experience.Skills :
The candidate should have demonstrable working knowledge, experience, and proficiency with many of the skills below :Experience operating, and maintaining complex mechanical systems, laboratory equipment, industrial scale process equipment, or small-scale pilots.Understanding basic Oil, Water, and Gas production processes and operations.Instrumentation and control systems, PLCs, and PLC programming are desirable.Process Sensors. (Temperature, Pressure, Level, Flow, pH)Hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipmentIndustrial process equipment, valves, pressure vessels, and pressure piping.Interpreting process, electrical, and instrument diagrams.Proven mechanical assembly is essential.Proficiency with AutoCad, Visio, MS Word and Excel are desirable.Key Responsibilities :
Design and Development :Complete the design and assembly of pilot systems and prototypes, translating conceptual ideas into functional equipment for testing and research.Assist with realistic project schedules and budgets.Assist project manager for design, construction, and installation phases of pilot or prototype development.Size, select, and purchase equipment, and materials for pilots and prototypes.Coordination with 3rd party vendors and subcontractors.Interpret process, electrical, and instrument diagrams.Develop and document operational procedures to guide research engineers in utilizing testing equipment.Assist client or internal operations teams in the field occasionally.Operation and Maintenance :
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment, such as pumps, heaters, industrial instrumentation, and control systems.Ensure safe operation of prototypes and pilot equipment.Take ownership of testing campaigns, from planning through execution and analysis, to optimize prototype performance and assure data accuracy.Troubleshoot problems occurring with pilots and prototypes and work with the Research Engineering team to address unexpected resultsTechnical Documentation and Communication, including test results.Assist in writing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).Safety and Risk Management :Evaluate projects for operational and safety risks and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.Advise management on performance risks.Maintain good housekeeping practices and manage inventory of tools, equipment, and consumables.TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.