Rig System Engineer
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Global Edge Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Oil & Gas, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Plan and execute offshore projects in coordination with the Sr. Rig Engineer, Well Superintendent, Project Engineers, Planners, and stakeholders across Wells and Production.
- Interpret and manage drilling contractor relationships and contractual obligations.
- Lead two agile contractor teams to deliver asset management and maintain project objectives.
- Oversee development and update of 5-year maintenance plan and project strategy on an annual basis, including scope prioritization, phasing, and financial forecasting.
- Validate invoices and value of work done by the rig contractor. Develop the annual capital budgets, track earned value, forecast-to-complete, and implement value improvement practices.
- Establish and maintain project management standards and reporting consistency across teams, including project performance and KPI’s.
- Facilitate day-to-day needs of Well Superintendents and coordinate with functional groups in Wells and Production.
- Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPC) for rig stacking plans across two integrated facilities. Responsibilities include comprehensive project planning, equipment removal, preservation and disposal, defining platform interface requirements, developing detailed schedules and cost forecasting.
- Assess operational readiness of rigs during extended cold stacking periods. Evaluate options for modular rig configurations or facility upgrades to support future rig requirements and guide long-term intervention and drilling strategies.
- Ensure all demobilization activities adhere to environmental, safety, and contractual obligations. Oversee execution supported by robust risk assessments, documentation updates, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management within the oil and gas industry, specifically in offshore drilling and rig operations.
- Experience in managing rig stacking plans and ensuring safe and compliant demobilization activities. (This is a MUST)
- Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of drilling contractor relationships and contractual obligations.
- Experience with budget development, cost control, and value improvement practices.
- Proficient in project management standards, reporting, and process governance.
- Proficient in developing detailed schedules and cost forecasting.
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