Transocean · 3 hours ago
Sr Engineer, BOP Controls
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTransocean is focused on being the employer of choice for the drilling industry, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer BOP Controls to provide global technical leadership and engineering support for subsea BOP control systems. The role involves designing, testing, troubleshooting, and improving subsea BOP control hardware and software, while collaborating with various teams to ensure safe and reliable control system solutions.
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Responsibilities
Provides subsea technical support to meet operations, shipyard teams, marketing staff technical inquiries and special project needs of rig and area management, safeguarding against all identifiable risks (TMOC and troubleshooting)
Assist the Engineering Manager or Project Manager in solving engineering design and analysis problems
Provides subsea technical assistance for the planned and preventive operational maintenance routines and procedures which conform to relevant rules, regulations and requirements established by the Company
Review and process OEM alerts and bulletins
Coordinate with vendors to assure all regulatory and classification body’s requirements are met in all cases of equipment fabrications, installation, and repair
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, equivalent practical experience will be evaluated
Minimum 5 years of offshore oil field floating experience preferred with related control systems experience
Strong knowledge of subsea BOP equipment and BOP control systems, including MUX, electro-hydraulic, and legacy architectures
Exposure to and working knowledge of major OEM BOP control systems (SLB, NOV, HMH), with the ability to support mixed-fleet environments
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex BOP control system issues across electrical, hydraulic, software, and mechanical interfaces
Experience supporting legacy BOP control systems and addressing obsolescence risks, including component replacement strategies and system upgrades
Working knowledge of API, ABS, DNV, IEC, and related offshore regulations and standards
Ability to read, interpret, and develop hydraulic and electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and control system documentation
Experience producing technical reports, failure analyses, and formal engineering documentation for internal stakeholders, clients, and regulatory authorities
Knowledge of hazardous area classification (area rating) and correct application of certified offshore equipment
Experience working with OEMs and vendors to resolve hardware, software, and design challenges
Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills with offshore and onshore teams
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, MSc/MSc in Subsea Engineering
Minimum 7-10 years of offshore oil field floating experience preferred
Participation in or exposure to industry committees or working groups (e.g., API) is preferred
Company
Transocean
Transocean is a provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.19BKey Investors
Perestroika
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-09-26Post Ipo Equity· $12.2M
2025-09-24Post Ipo Equity· $381.25M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Thigpen
President & Chief Executive Officer
Keelan Adamson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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