Description

Design and model power distribution, protection, and control systems for offshore drilling rig and fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Design engine generator controls for diesel power generation plants, managing active and reactive power load sharing.
• Develop drilling and marine process control systems, network architecture, and marine monitoring systems including F&G, ESD, and CCTV.
• Perform electrical design reviews for power, control, monitoring, and communication systems to ensure compliance with API, IADC, IEEE, and IEC standards.
• Develop rig-specific test procedures for electrical power and control system modifications.
• Review and troubleshoot PLC logic and instructions to improve operational efficiency and safety.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in power and control system hardware engineering for rig or fleet operations.
• Expertise in power generation control systems, power distribution, protection systems, and power drive systems on offshore rigs.
• Experience with drilling, BOP, ESD, and rig position control systems such as jacking, mooring, thruster controls, and dynamic positioning.
• Knowledge of PLC logic, VFD configuration, and field device wiring including sensors, flowmeters, and PID controllers.
• Proficiency with Modbus and TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of IP and Hazardous Area Plans on drilling rigs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SKM Powertools or ETAP, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to perform power system analyses.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with marine radio communication and pin-load monitoring/rack phase differential.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate