Internship - Mechanical Equipment Engineer
Monaco, MC
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About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.
Purpose
SBM performs the basic design of the hydraulic systems used to:
- Control the pressure applied to fluid-transfer swivel seals
- Monitor seal performance, including leakage rates
- Support safe and reliable operation of offshore turret mooring systems
These hydraulic systems are based on commercially available components that are selected, assembled, and integrated into complete units by specialized vendors.
The objective of this internship is to review the current system design and available technologies, analyze operational performance, and propose improvements addressing future technical, operational, safety, and maintenance requirements.
Responsibilities
During the internship, you will:
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- Review existing hydraulic circuits and the commercial components currently used
- Analyze live and historical data from SBM’s FPSO fleet and laboratory facilities to understand system behaviour
- Assess hydraulic pressure-control and leakage-monitoring performance
- Propose new or improved hydraulic circuit designs, considering operator safety, reliability, maintainability, and ease of operation
- Research and evaluate new components and potential suppliers
- Finalize and improve a calculation spreadsheet used to determine pressure losses in hydraulic circuits
- Document the study findings and present recommendations for future designs
Education
- Student in the second or third year of a mechanical engineering programme
- Interest in hydraulics, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment
- Analytical mindset and ability to interpret technical and operational data
- Strong communication skills for effective technical discussions with vendors
- Internship duration: 3 to 6 months
- No specific software competency is required
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel would be beneficial
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.