Team Leader - Global Analysis Engineering

Would you enjoy leading global engineering analysis activities to ensure safe, reliable and optimized flexible pipe solutions?

Would you like to combine deep technical expertise with people leadership to support complex offshore projects worldwide?

Join our Flexible Pipe Systems Engineering Team!

At Baker Hughes, our Flexible Pipe Systems (FPS) organization delivers advanced technologies and engineering solutions for offshore oil extraction projects. Our Global Analysis Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring structural integrity, performance and compliance of flexible riser systems throughout the full project lifecycle.

Partner with the best!

As the Team Leader – Global Analysis Engineering, you will lead and coordinate the local engineering analysis activities related to the structural behavior of flexible pipe systems under field conditions, in accordance with client specifications and industry standards. You will provide technical leadership, validate complex analyses, support commercial and project teams, and guide the development of analysis engineers within the organization.

As a Global Analysis Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

Global Engineering Analysis & Technical Leadership

• Leading global and local engineering analysis activities for flexible pipe systems under installation and operational field conditions.
• Reviewing, verifying and approving structural, fatigue and interference analyses and related technical reports using internal and external tools.
• Acting as a technical authority for dynamic modeling and analysis of flexible riser systems, ensuring compliance with client requirements and standards.
• Providing expert technical guidance and mentoring to Global Analysis Engineers.
  
  
  

System Integration & Requirements Management

• Conducting component and product integration activities to ensure optimal system-level performance and operability.
• Managing product and system requirements, specifications and technical flow-down.
• Driving validation and verification activities for overall products and systems, resolving complex engineering challenges.
  
  
  

Project Execution & Technical Deliverables

• Assessing environmental and vessel data for implementation into system models.
• Producing detailed technical evaluations of flexible riser systems during project execution.
• Reviewing and presenting design documentation including metocean data, mooring reports and system analyses.
• Producing comprehensive analysis reports for FEED studies and Project Execution phases.
  
  
  

Methodology, Procedures & Continuous Improvement

• Supporting the development and improvement of global analysis methodologies.
• Producing and maintaining engineering procedures related to riser system analysis.
  
  
  

Cross-Functional & Commercial Support

• Providing technical support to Sales and Tendering teams through system-level analysis.
• Supporting procurement activities related to ancillary equipment such as buoyancy modules and bend stiffeners.
• Collaborating closely with project, commercial and engineering teams.
  
  
  

Communication & People Leadership

• Communicating with the team and leadership on project status, metrics and technical topics.
• Presenting analysis results and technical insights to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrating strong leadership, coaching and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Naval Architecture or related disciplines.
• Have Master’s degree or Post-Graduate qualification (desirable).
• Have a minimum of 8 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Have 5+ years of experience in Flexible Pipe Global Analysis or advanced Numerical Analysis (flexible).
• Have advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Have strong experience in Finite Element Analysis of dynamic riser systems (OrcaFlex and/or Flexcom preferred).
• Have strong knowledge of structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, vessel motion, hydrodynamics, wave kinematics, stress and buckling analysis.
• Have advanced proficiency in MS Office tools.
  
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Have previous experience in Flexible Pipe analysis engineering.
• Have understanding of design drivers and modeling of ancillary equipment (bend stiffeners, buoyancy modules) and mooring systems.
• Have knowledge of offshore standards (DNV, API codes).
• Have understanding of offshore flexible pipe design and installation methods.
• Have strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following working patterns:

• MON-FRI, 7am to 4pm - On-site RETIC (Fundão/RJ)
  
  
  

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We are better when our employees are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health, well-being and development of our workforce and grow leaders at all levels.

Working for you

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programs.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
  
  
  

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Systems, Engineering Management

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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