Subsea Engineer - What's the difference?

[sean77]

Hi Azad,

Greetings, it's been a long time since i posted here. How's everything in the UK?

[equate123]

Dear All,
Can any body clarify what is the role of an Electronics & Communication Engineer or Electrical & Electronics Engineer in SUB SEA related jobs or does job opportunity exists for the above said engineer..
Thanks in advance

[Azad]

Hi Sean,

UK is busy, there is lot of work around and it looks like 2012 is going to be a very busy year. O&G sector has been immune to the credit crunch affecting the world.

Equate123 - I would categorise what you describe in the "Controls Engineer" grouping.

Regards
Azad

[equate123]

Thanks for your comment... but I couldn't get you... Please give a straight forward answer

[equate123]

Mr Azad,
I couldn't find details in the "control Engineer" grouping.. It is up to you to respond..

[Pecot3453]

Hi azad,

I am ICSS engineer with experience in instrument and control. Currently i am expanding my experience in FPSO. but how do can i get subsea field of experience? How to start? I notice that subsea are really different field of area, with different type of protection and environment. Its really help if sumone that from experience of instrument and control, and became subsea control engineer. Sharing is caring...

[Azad]

Dear Pecot,

All you need to get is the experience. If you are working on the FPSO topsides, then you will also need to interface the subsea control system [e.g. ICSS interfaces with MCS - Master Control Station]. MCS controls the subsea functionality [monitoring, comms, PSD, ESD, well control etc].

Regards
Azad

[civilengineer]

Hello guys

I hope any of you can help me to take the right decision...
I'm civil engineer specialized in highways and infrastructure, I have 10 years experience in my field.
I'm offered to change my career into oil and gas industry (subsea engineering) in project management company in Aberdeen

Now I don't know .. I thought a lot about it ... it is good to have another specialization (double careers) but also I want to make sure is the subsea engineering has a good future ?

Can anyone help me with this decision please

[Azad]

If you are in the UK, I would advise you to go for it. Subsea has a bright future and there are skill shortages at the moment. It is financially more rewarding then civil / road building sector.

Regards
Azad

[mjk]

Hi,

I'm a fresh petroleum engineer. I'm interested in Subsea engineering, and it's been offered for the first time in America. University of Houston is starting this certified course.

Can any tell me will it be difficult for a petroleum engineering to go into subsea field ? my impression is Subsea engineering is basically for mechanical engineers..

Thanks in advance.

Muhammad

[sean77]

Hi,

I'm a fresh petroleum engineer. I'm interested in Subsea engineering, and it's been offered for the first time in America. University of Houston is starting this certified course.

Can any tell me will it be difficult for a petroleum engineering to go into subsea field ? my impression is Subsea engineering is basically for mechanical engineers..

Thanks in advance.

Muhammad

Muhammad,

Subsea engineering is a very wide field consisting of engineers from all disciplines e.g mechanical, structural, chemical, electrical etc. Depending which type of subsea engineer you meant, the background varies. Most subsea pipeline and subsea system engineers are from mechanical/structural/electrical background while flow assurance engineers are from chemical eng background.

If you have petroleum engineering background, I think you should focus on flow assurance. Nevertheless, you can still choose subsea pipeline or subsea system if you have the interest. At the moment, just take the course first and be the pioneer batch in Uni. of Houston..later you'll know which path to take.

[sean77]

Hi Sean,

UK is busy, there is lot of work around and it looks like 2012 is going to be a very busy year. O&G sector has been immune to the credit crunch affecting the world.

Equate123 - I would categorise what you describe in the "Controls Engineer" grouping.

Regards
Azad

Greetings Azad,

Good to hear from you. We have been quite busy in this region as well. Well, time really flies...it has been 3 years already since I first posted in this forum and you replied to my message (back in 2009).

After 3 solid years, I think I'm ready for a new challenge currently "actively seeking" Any opportunity at your place for a pipeliner?

Regards,
Sean