Principal Riser Mooring Engineer

About this role

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in Lagos is hiring a Principal Riser Mooring Engineer to support the Deepwater Projects team. The role focuses on mooring and riser engineering for FPSOs in the Nigeria region, including design review, analysis, and technical support for projects and operations. The position requires delivering engineering solutions, coordinating with subcontractors, and applying relevant codes and standards. It is aimed at experienced professionals with a background in mechanical, civil, ocean/naval, or materials engineering and experience with floating systems, risers, and mooring analysis. The successful candidate will work in a matrix, multi-disciplinary environment within Shell's Deepwater Projects and contribute to project delivery and integrity management.

What you would do

• Assure reviews of floating systems, mooring, station keeping, riser, and flowline design documents for project compliance.
• Analyse risers and moorings for deep-water projects and perform related design activities.
• Review engineering deviations, manage design changes, and track closure of actions with subcontractors.
• Support risk assessments, HAZOPs, and integrity management tasks as directed by projects.
• Collect and apply pipeline lessons and experiences to projects.
• Apply knowledge of Mooring and Riser guidelines from classification bodies and local authorities.
• Utilise hydrodynamic software (e.g., WAMIT) and perform OrcaFlex-based analysis (static, dynamic, fatigue, interference).
• Contribute to fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities related to mooring and risers.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver engineering solutions for deepwater assets.
• Assist in the review and clarification of engineering documents and drawings as required.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's or Master of Science in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean/Naval, or Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mooring, riser, and/or flowline engineering for floating systems or offshore structures.
• Familiarity with classification society guidelines and local governing body requirements.
• Experience in risk assessments, HAZOPs, and integrity management activities is desirable.
• Proficiency in riser and mooring analysis using OrcaFlex; knowledge of hydrodynamic tools such as WAMIT is advantageous.
• Ability to review engineering deviations and manage design changes with subcontractors.
• Capability to work in a multi-disciplinary, matrix organisation within a developing country context.

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