Installation, Pre-Commissioning & Operations Engineer
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Posted: 12/11/2026
Job title: Installation, Pre-Commissioning & Operations Engineer
Job Status (Residential/Rotational): Residential
Job Location: Baku, AZERBAIJAN
Job dimensions
Dimension Managériale: Coordinates COMPANY personnel assigned to Contractor vessels, yards and logistics bases; direct reports according to the approved Project organization. Dimension Economique: Responsible for technical and operational decisions affecting safety, quality, schedule, logistics and cost within the assigned SURF scope. Contractual authority remains subject to the Project delegation of authority. Dimension fonctionnelle: Reports to the SURF Package Manager and acts as the integrated focal point for SURF installation, offshore operations and pre-commissioning. Coordinates the SURF Contractor, TotalEnergies Azerbaijan Affiliate, Marine Warranty Surveyor, Project Logistics, SPS, drilling, ASPL and FOPS, teams from detailed engineering through handover and campaign close-out.
Activities
The Job holder shall:
• Lead preparation, readiness and execution of SURF marine installation, offshore operations and pre-commissioning activities.
• Apply and enforce COMPANY and Absheron Project HSE rules, ethics, technical referential, General Specifications, international standards and applicable IMCA guidance.
• Lead or participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Project Reviews, operational risk assessments, readiness reviews and incident investigations; ensure safeguards and actions are implemented.
• Ensure vessel-specific Emergency Response and MEDEVAC arrangements are defined, verified and maintained throughout offshore campaigns.
• Lead review and validation of installation, marine, operational and pre-commissioning engineering documentation and ensure deliverables are safe, operable, fit for purpose and contractually compliant.
• Identify unsafe designs, deviations, constructability or operability issues and drive timely resolution with the SURF Technical Lead, Contractor and relevant specialists.
• Review vessel suitability, marine assurance, load-out, seafastening, lifting plans, subsea tie-in methods, ROV strategies and mobilization arrangements.
• Follow FAT, EFAT and SIT activities and verify equipment, tooling, temporary installations, fluids, spares and consumables are ready for offshore execution.
• Review and track Management of Change, technical queries, deviations, anomalies, non-conformities and field-engineering items affecting the assigned scope.
• Plan and coordinate installation of rigid flowlines, risers, umbilicals, subsea structures, spools, jumpers, tie-ins and associated support operations.
• Manage integrated offshore priorities and interfaces across SURF, drilling, SPS, ASPL and other marine spreads; anticipate clashes and implement mitigation or recovery actions.
• Prepare and coordinate SIMOPS and COMOPS dossiers and ensure operational controls are understood and applied.
• Coordinate vessel and barge mobilization, inspections, acceptance, entry permits, RSES nominations, logistics and offshore readiness with the Contractor and Affiliate.
• Coordinate COMPANY personnel onboard Contractor vessels and provide technical support to COMPANY representatives at vessels, yards and logistics bases.
• Monitor Contractor performance through daily reports, meetings and management visits; escalate deviations affecting HSE, quality, schedule, cost or handover.
• Act as technical referent for SURF pre-commissioning, including hydrotesting, leak testing, flushing, umbilical testing and subsea connection activities.
• Coordinate Ready for Commissioning status and ensure OPERCOM methodology, ICAPS data, test packs, as-built records and pre-commissioning dossiers are complete and traceable.
• Lead regular technical, progress, readiness and operational meetings and maintain effective multicultural collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear reporting, monitor critical-path risks, capture lessons learned and issue final campaign and scope close-out reports.
• Act as deputy for the SURF Operations Lead or assume delegated operational leadership duties when required.
HSE responsibilities:
• Comply with the Activities described within the HSE Management System
• Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of Others who may be affected by their acts at work
• Know responsibilities to environmental issues in the work areas
• Each employee, at his level of responsibility, must observe all Company Rules, Procedures and instructions in the
• performance of his own task
• As such the duties and areas of authority are:
• Follow HSE instructions given by Managers and supervisory personnel
• Assure of the safety of his work site before commencing work
• Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger
• Exercise such caution as is necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or to avoid pollution
• Use tools, equipment and their safeguards correctly
• Use the provided means of personal protection correctly
• Leave the workplace behind correct and orderly, upon job completion – enforce the Company Clean Desk policy
• Report any anomaly, abnormal conditions and near miss to supervisor
• Participate actively in HSE meetings, safety talks, toolboxes, training sessions and drills
• Co-operate actively in the execution of the HSE plans
Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor.
Context and environment
The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. The project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP).
Accountabilities
• Responsible to ensure Project package delivery in line with COMPANY specifications (and agreed amendments) with regards to quality Ensure safe execution of SURF installation, marine operations and pre-commissioning within the assigned perimeter.
• Ensure timely availability of fit-for-purpose engineering, operational, readiness and handover deliverables meeting Project specifications, schedule and contractual obligations.
• Provide integrated leadership of offshore operations, COMPANY representatives, Contractor performance and operational priorities.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could jeopardize HSE, quality, schedule, cost, operability or successful handover.
• Ensure installation records, test packs, as-pre-commissioned dossiers, ICAPS status, as-built information and close-out documentation are complete and compliant.
• Manage interfaces with the SURF Contractor, TotalEnergies Azerbaijan Affiliate, Marine Warranty Surveyor, Project Logistics and other Project packages.
• Ensure practical coordination of SIMOPS, COMOPS, marine spreads, concurrent activities and logistics constraints.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to Project Management and recommend recovery or optimization measures where required.
• Maintain constructive but rigorous Contractor relationships and resolve technical, operational and contractual issues within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with Company ethics, governance, HSE and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications/Experience required
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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- Azerbaijan, Baku
- Contract
Job title: Installation, Pre-Commissioning & Operations Engineer
Job Status (Residential/Rotational): Residential
Job Location: Baku, AZERBAIJAN
Job dimensions
Dimension Managériale: Coordinates COMPANY personnel assigned to Contractor vessels, yards and logistics bases; direct reports according to the approved Project organization. Dimension Economique: Responsible for technical and operational decisions affecting safety, quality, schedule, logistics and cost within the assigned SURF scope. Contractual authority remains subject to the Project delegation of authority. Dimension fonctionnelle: Reports to the SURF Package Manager and acts as the integrated focal point for SURF installation, offshore operations and pre-commissioning. Coordinates the SURF Contractor, TotalEnergies Azerbaijan Affiliate, Marine Warranty Surveyor, Project Logistics, SPS, drilling, ASPL and FOPS, teams from detailed engineering through handover and campaign close-out.
Activities
The Job holder shall:
• Lead preparation, readiness and execution of SURF marine installation, offshore operations and pre-commissioning activities.
• Apply and enforce COMPANY and Absheron Project HSE rules, ethics, technical referential, General Specifications, international standards and applicable IMCA guidance.
• Lead or participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Project Reviews, operational risk assessments, readiness reviews and incident investigations; ensure safeguards and actions are implemented.
• Ensure vessel-specific Emergency Response and MEDEVAC arrangements are defined, verified and maintained throughout offshore campaigns.
• Lead review and validation of installation, marine, operational and pre-commissioning engineering documentation and ensure deliverables are safe, operable, fit for purpose and contractually compliant.
• Identify unsafe designs, deviations, constructability or operability issues and drive timely resolution with the SURF Technical Lead, Contractor and relevant specialists.
• Review vessel suitability, marine assurance, load-out, seafastening, lifting plans, subsea tie-in methods, ROV strategies and mobilization arrangements.
• Follow FAT, EFAT and SIT activities and verify equipment, tooling, temporary installations, fluids, spares and consumables are ready for offshore execution.
• Review and track Management of Change, technical queries, deviations, anomalies, non-conformities and field-engineering items affecting the assigned scope.
• Plan and coordinate installation of rigid flowlines, risers, umbilicals, subsea structures, spools, jumpers, tie-ins and associated support operations.
• Manage integrated offshore priorities and interfaces across SURF, drilling, SPS, ASPL and other marine spreads; anticipate clashes and implement mitigation or recovery actions.
• Prepare and coordinate SIMOPS and COMOPS dossiers and ensure operational controls are understood and applied.
• Coordinate vessel and barge mobilization, inspections, acceptance, entry permits, RSES nominations, logistics and offshore readiness with the Contractor and Affiliate.
• Coordinate COMPANY personnel onboard Contractor vessels and provide technical support to COMPANY representatives at vessels, yards and logistics bases.
• Monitor Contractor performance through daily reports, meetings and management visits; escalate deviations affecting HSE, quality, schedule, cost or handover.
• Act as technical referent for SURF pre-commissioning, including hydrotesting, leak testing, flushing, umbilical testing and subsea connection activities.
• Coordinate Ready for Commissioning status and ensure OPERCOM methodology, ICAPS data, test packs, as-built records and pre-commissioning dossiers are complete and traceable.
• Lead regular technical, progress, readiness and operational meetings and maintain effective multicultural collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain clear reporting, monitor critical-path risks, capture lessons learned and issue final campaign and scope close-out reports.
• Act as deputy for the SURF Operations Lead or assume delegated operational leadership duties when required.
HSE responsibilities:
• Comply with the Activities described within the HSE Management System
• Take reasonable care of own Health and Safety and that of Others who may be affected by their acts at work
• Know responsibilities to environmental issues in the work areas
• Each employee, at his level of responsibility, must observe all Company Rules, Procedures and instructions in the
• performance of his own task
• As such the duties and areas of authority are:
• Follow HSE instructions given by Managers and supervisory personnel
• Assure of the safety of his work site before commencing work
• Take the necessary measures to avert immediate threat of danger
• Exercise such caution as is necessary to avoid danger to persons and installations or to avoid pollution
• Use tools, equipment and their safeguards correctly
• Use the provided means of personal protection correctly
• Leave the workplace behind correct and orderly, upon job completion – enforce the Company Clean Desk policy
• Report any anomaly, abnormal conditions and near miss to supervisor
• Participate actively in HSE meetings, safety talks, toolboxes, training sessions and drills
• Co-operate actively in the execution of the HSE plans
Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor.
Context and environment
The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. The project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP).
Accountabilities
• Responsible to ensure Project package delivery in line with COMPANY specifications (and agreed amendments) with regards to quality Ensure safe execution of SURF installation, marine operations and pre-commissioning within the assigned perimeter.
• Ensure timely availability of fit-for-purpose engineering, operational, readiness and handover deliverables meeting Project specifications, schedule and contractual obligations.
• Provide integrated leadership of offshore operations, COMPANY representatives, Contractor performance and operational priorities.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could jeopardize HSE, quality, schedule, cost, operability or successful handover.
• Ensure installation records, test packs, as-pre-commissioned dossiers, ICAPS status, as-built information and close-out documentation are complete and compliant.
• Manage interfaces with the SURF Contractor, TotalEnergies Azerbaijan Affiliate, Marine Warranty Surveyor, Project Logistics and other Project packages.
• Ensure practical coordination of SIMOPS, COMOPS, marine spreads, concurrent activities and logistics constraints.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to Project Management and recommend recovery or optimization measures where required.
• Maintain constructive but rigorous Contractor relationships and resolve technical, operational and contractual issues within delegated authority.
• Ensure compliance with Company ethics, governance, HSE and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications/Experience required
- Minimum Education: Engineering degree or equivalent recognized technical qualification.
- Minimum Experience: Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas experience, including at least 10 years in comparable deepwater SURF installation, offshore operations or campaign leadership roles.
- Required Experience: Proven COMPANY representative or senior operational lead experience onboard construction, pipelay or subsea installation vessels; demonstrated experience with rigid flowlines, risers, umbilicals, lifting, seafastening, ROV operations, subsea tie-ins, hook-up and SURF pre-commissioning.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of marine assurance, SIMOPS/COMOPS, offshore readiness, Management of Change, QA/QC, completion, OPERCOM/ICAPS and handover processes. Working knowledge of TotalEnergies technical referential and General Specifications is required; Azerbaijan experience is advantageous.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead multicultural teams, manage conflict, negotiate with Contractors, make risk-based decisions and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Certifications: Valid BOSIET/HUET and offshore medical certification. Valid TotalEnergies GSES is advantageous.
- Language Requirements: Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory. French and/or Azerbaijani is advantageous.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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