Fieldbridge currently seeking a
Senior Technical Support Engineer 1 to support new product development and qualification efforts for a major client in the oil & gas sector.
Location: 14990 Yorktown Plaza Drive, Houston, TX 77040
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day
Pay Rate: Up to $200/hour
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned subject matter expert in high-pressure metal annulus seals and wellhead/tree equipment. You will play a critical role in supporting the development and qualification of new sealing technologies for wellhead systems, working closely with engineers, suppliers, and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret customer specifications related to product engineering.
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA) on assemblies with sealing components using ANSYS.
- Specify appropriate materials and geometries for metal annulus seals and associated features.
- Write and review qualification test procedures.
- Provide on-site support for qualification testing in the Houston area.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and testing issues; recommend corrective actions.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers on wellhead seal design and analysis.
Success Measurements:
- Successful completion of PR2F and customer qualification testing for a new wellhead system seal.
- Delivery of all design verification and validation documentation for the seal.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Strong expertise in API 6A and/or API 17D standards.
- Proven experience developing metal seals for wellhead annulus applications.
- Proficiency in ANSYS for FEA and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Deep understanding of vendor capabilities for metal and elastomeric seals.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow established procedures.