Sr Mechanical Engineer, Upgrade & Repair Projects - Planning

Job Summary Engineering & Technical Svcs Group Transocean is focused on being the employer of choice for the drilling industry. We are challenging ourselves every day to push the performance of the company through technological advances and passion for our work. This position will participate in the design, development and modification of various structures, equipment and systems for conversion, refurbishment, and upgrades to mobile offshore drilling units. Responsibilities include development of work packs, scopes of work and procurement specifications, vendor expediting, resolution of engineering issues arising in a global fleet, accurate scheduling, budget preparation, communication and presentations, and travel to worksites which may be up to 40% per year. Key Roles & Responsibilities Responsible for all aspects of project planning for mechanical, drilling, and marine systems and equipment, including scope identification, definition, cost estimation, and work pack development. Develop verified deliverables to explain scope, justify scopes, and hand over to execution personnel. Coordinate with and supervise OEMs and third‑party contributors to conduct surveys, site visits, vendor surveillance, and off‑site planning. Attend rigs, shipyards, worksites, and vendor facilities as required for surveys to support project planning activities. Coordinate with OEMs and third‑party contributors in project estimating activities and cost‑reduction techniques. Develop and maintain dialogue and interface with internal engineering stakeholders for scope validation. Plan and track project procurements with project managers and internal purchasing departments. Actively contribute to marketing bid support by providing well‑developed work scopes and accurate cost estimates during the production of Project Cost and Reactivation Cost Workbooks. Education Minimum: High School Diploma and Technical School and/or Military Service Training certifications in relevant subjects. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher. Experience Minimum: 10 years relevant experience with an offshore drilling contractor, aboard maritime vessels, or in a shipyard environment. Skills Proficiency with relevant computer skills and specialized engineering software suites used in the department for problem solving. Comfortable reviewing general arrangements, block diagrams, flow diagrams, and other relevant OEM documentation used when developing work packs. Good understanding of ABS, DNV, API, and related industry regulations and standards. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; capable of simultaneously managing multiple tasks and coordinating the efforts of others to solve engineering problems. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and within a team environment; self‑starter and able to take initiative. Confidence acting on assigned tasks with minimal supervision. Pre‑Requisites / Qualifications Must successfully complete pre‑employment medical and drug screen. Must successfully complete pre‑employment background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr