1.   DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION

          Subsea 7 has summer internship positions for engineering students to join us in our Houston, TX office.  This will be a 10 week program during the summer that provides a great opportunity to come and work with us; learn about what we do and what it means to work for Subsea 7.  The prospective interns should apply for the specific work tasks that most suit their interests/career goals.

          This intern will focus on work tasks related to the design & re-use of steel equipment/structures used as installation aids for our various projects.  Tasks will be a mix of design calculation work, equipment database updates, and equipment re-use review.  Onsite inventory check of equipment at one of our storage yards, is likely.

2.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become familiar with Subsea 7 BMS documents related to installation aids.
• Become familiar with applicable industry codes and standards.
• Perform installation aids database updates & cleanup.
• Perform Onsite inventory of installation aids at one of Subsea 7’s regional equipment storage locations.
• Take photos of each item, and then upload those photos into database.
• Perform field measurements and other data for items lacking proper documentation for reuse.
• Identify any items not currently within installation aids database.
• Learn to use Inventor and/or AutoCAD software to draw up undocumented installation aids based on field measurements.
• Perform rigging design practice calculations.
• Prepare an estimate of costs saved by Subsea 7 GOM region via re-use of installation aids in database.
• Perform engineering calculations for several existing spreader bars.
• Perform engineered lift rigging design (TBD).
• Perform engineering design and calculations for small installation aids (TBD).

3.   AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS

Functional

         None

Commercial

            None.

4.        INTERFACES

Intern Supervisor – Formal reporting of feedback assessment.  Frequent informal communications and assessments are required.

Intern Focal Point – Occasional informal communications are required.

5.       CAPABILITY PROFILE – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

• Minimum of enrollment in a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering program (Civil, Mechanical, Ocean or Marine are preferred) from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• Previous steel design coursework would be helpful, but not required.
• Previous experience with Autodesk Inventor software would be helpful, but not required.
• Aptitude and attitude to learn and experience seabed-to-surface engineering requirements, including installation techniques, software tools, and other technical issues.
• Ability to obtain, interpret and apply relevant information for formulating sound engineering solutions under the supervision of senior staff.
• Ability to identify and use appropriate methods, tools and best industry practices to perform engineering under supervision of senior staff.
• Ability to produce deliverables in a timely manner that are clear and accurate.
• Ability to develop working relationships through effective communication.
• Ability to apply logical analysis to break down problems and to develop solutions by creative thinking.
• Ability to pursue goals, plan, prioritize and organize work.

6.   WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primary location of the position is in the Subsea 7 regional office, located in Houston, TX.
• Possible regional travel for onsite inventory purposes.
• Working hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 to 12:00 pm Friday.