Vacancy Name Mechanical Engineer Vacancy No VN3272 Operating Company Claxton Engineering Services Group Advert Claxton is a part of Acteon Group of subsea services businesses. We combine experienced Project Engineering and fast track Design and R&D capability with huge inventory of rapid call off tooling, to deliver to our clients. Across a vast array of drilling riser systems, well abandonment equipment and structures, Claxton delivers pragmatic, safe reliable solutions to the operating challenges faced by our clients. We have a Global team with a singular mission, to make our clients projects happen. Claxton is looking to add an experienced, solution driven, Mechanical Engineer to the team. As a Mechanical Engineer, reporting to both the local site and remote Engineering Manager, you are responsible for the provision of design engineering services and expertise to both internal and external clients. This includes creating designs, calculations, FEA, drawings and control of the design elements of project work. The successful candidate will be in the Houma/Thibodaux area. Duties • Create and check designs and provide design verification services (FEA, hand calculations) in support of key projects • Create and check designs and drawings for manufacture, client review, quotation, in-house marketing, etc as required • Manage and control the design elements of projects alongside Project Engineers and other team members • Provide design-related input into kick-off, design review, project planning and other meetings • Control the design process and ensure all necessary requirements have been met in line with Claxton’s Internal Management System • Provide details of the inspection and quality requirements of designs • Support design validation testing and commissioning activities on and offshore • Maintain electronic media and hardware in an appropriate manner • Check engineering output produced by other team members and provide support to team members as required • Modify designs, documents, and drawings in accordance with Claxton’s internal procedures • Highlight and resolve any design issues following verification calculations and analysis • Perform hand calculations and FEA to verify equipment design • Check calculations, FEA and various engineering documents produced by other members of the team • Conduct and document design review meetings and closeout actions • Generate FDS (functional design specification) and TS (technical specification) and other documents for projects and products per the client's requirement • Input and manage the design elements of projects including design output, manufacture, QA, 3rd party verification/validation with respect to the technical, timeframe and commercial considerations • Input to departmental processes and contribute towards new or improved processes as necessary • Direct and mentor less experienced personnel as required during project or product design activities • Provide support to field operation and site integration tests for the new product/project as required • CTX/CTR preparation in support of proposals and internal product development and sustaining activities Required • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the mechanical engineering environment • Able to use SolidWorks to create detailed models & drawings in support of projects and products • Use of Mathcad to verify designs by hand calculations • Use of SolidWorks/ Ansys or equivalent to perform FEA to verify equipment design • Good working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, PowerPoint etc.) • Familiar with the principles of design control • Familiar with standards and specifications relevant to the Oil and Gas industry • Good commercial awareness • Working to designated standards and material selection • Experience with modelling and drafting using SolidWorks • Familiar with AutoCAD 2D drafting • Good written and verbal communication skills • Able to deal with clients (internal and external) • Able to work to tight deadlines and to budget • Able to manage design elements of projects • Able to mentor other less experienced team members and also personnel across the business • Able to work on own initiative and driven to develop own skills • Excellent team player with flexible attitude, and drive and enthusiasm Location Houma Work Country USA
See More Details >>Overview / Responsibilities Wood is searching for a Mechanic with extensive offshore experience in the oil and gas industry on a production platform. Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of either Abbeville, Houma or Santa Fe. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. • Operates, tests, maintains, repairs and record keep required data on all safety shutdown systems and devices in accordance with BSEE regulations and approved facility permit safe chart. This includes such devices as control valves, actuators, sensors, pilots, pressures, and temperature or level controllers. In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival capsules, navigational aids, and alarm systems in accordance with BSEE and USCG regulations. • Operation and maintenance of all rotating equipment such as compressors, generators, platform cranes, pumps, winches, etc. in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. • Monitor control panels, shutdown devices, liquid levels, flow rates, temperatures, etc. to keep them within the designed operating range. • Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as generators, turbines, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments. • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. • Maintains documentation (records), as required, on all work performed by loading these records into work management software program. • Repair and replace seals and properly align shafts in various types of pumps including, but not limited to, centrifugal, water, chemical or crude oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps. • Check and set mechanical clearances to comply with OEM specified tolerances using dial test indicators, feeler gauges micrometers, calipers, strain gauges, deflection gauge, etc... • Perform all preventative maintenance in accordance with applicable company procedures. • Record all maintained data in proper logs or maintenance records. • Monitor operating parameters on equipment; make adjustments, report unusual conditions to platform supervisor. • Additional duties per Supervisor. Skills / Qualifications Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3-5 years offshore mechanic experience on a production platform required; Must have experience working on production platform equipment as well as turbine experience. Preferred: Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; ; 5-8 years offshore experience on a production platform preferred. Solar Turbine and CAT C15 diesel generator experience preferred. Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Employment Type: OTHER
See More Details >>The Holiday Inn Houma, located at 1800 Martin Luther King Blvd, is now hiring for a general maintenance engineer. The Engineer Level 3 is responsible for maintaining guestrooms, public space, and back of the house areas and keeping them in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including, but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wallcovering, and masonry, to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel. Education & Experience: • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. • High school diploma preferred. • Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry. Physical Requirements: • Flexible and long hours sometimes required. • Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skill and abilities. • Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry. • Basic mechanical aptitude for operation of hotel equipment. • Skill in the use of related tools (including both hand and electrical tools). • Basic communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with co-workers, fully comprehend job assignments, and perform accurate, simple arithmetic functions. Essential (partial list) • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working. • Comply at all times with Expotel Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. • Make repairs to the hotel air-conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors. • Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (I.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning, electrical, etc. • Take required readings on equipment. • Test the cooling tower and record readings. • Replace and program televisions as needed. • Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures. • Perform furniture repair. • Replace and repair pumps. • Perform plumbing repairs (i.e., clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.). • Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. • Trace and repair all types of water lines. • Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Houma, LA, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, involving extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,730 mechanical trade professionals in Louisiana, with wages averaging around $872.43 per week. The job market is expected to grow, with a projected 11% increase in employment from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $1082.86 per week for experienced workers.
