Principal Riser Mooring Engineer

About this role

This role is for a Principal Riser Mooring Engineer to join SPDC’s Deepwater Projects Lagos team in Nigeria. It involves delivering and reviewing engineering work for deepwater projects, focusing on mooring, risers, and related systems for FPSOs and offshore structures. The position supports SNEPCo’s Deepwater Projects design office and operations, working in a matrix, multicultural environment while developing local Nigerian capability. The role requires extensive knowledge in mooring and risers, analysis tools, and compliance with international codes and company guidelines. The employer emphasises a strong engineering capability, collaboration across disciplines, and opportunities for training and career progression within Shell’s global operations.

What you would do

• Deliver and review engineering deliverables for deepwater projects in Lagos.
• Analyse and ensure mooring, riser, and flowline design documents meet project requirements and standards.
• Perform static, dynamic, fatigue, and interference analyses for risers and mooring using OrcaFlex.
• Support engineering deviations, design changes, and closure actions with subcontractors.
• Assist in risk assessments, HAZOPs, and integrity management activities.
• Provide technical guidance on fabrication, installation, and inspection methods for floating systems.
• Collaborate within a matrix team to resolve day-to-day operations and project maturation issues.
• Support other project activities and contribute to lessons learned from pipelines and offshore experiences.
• Review and ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and company guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and training within the Deepwater Projects group.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Ocean/Naval, or Materials Engineering (or related discipline).
• Extensive experience in mooring and riser engineering for deepwater offshore projects.
• Proficiency in hydrodynamic software (e.g., WAMIT) and riser/mooring analysis using OrcaFlex.
• Knowledge of floating systems, risers, flowlines, fabrication, welding/inspection, and installation methods.
• Understanding of classification and local governing codes for mooring and riser design.
• Ability to review and manage engineering deviations, changes, and related documentation.
• Experience with risk assessments and integrity management activities.

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