SURF Installation Engineer

SURF Installation Engineer
Location: France, residential
Contract: 12 months, renewable
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced SURF Installation Engineer to join a major offshore deepwater development project in Suriname.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role during the execution phase of a large-scale subsea development, taking responsibility for overseeing and controlling SURF (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines) transportation and installation engineering activities, from detailed engineering through to offshore installation, commissioning and handover.
The successful candidate will initially be based in France before relocating to a residential position in Suriname, with international travel to Europe, Egypt, Brazil and the USA as required.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the SURF Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and controlling all UFR (Umbilicals, Flowlines and Risers) transportation and installation engineering activities.
• Reviewing, challenging and validating detailed engineering documentation issued by contractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications, procedures, applicable codes and international standards.
• Identifying and addressing technical deviations, design concerns, constructability issues and installation or pre-commissioning risks.
• Proactively proposing alternative technical solutions to optimise project execution, cost and schedule without compromising quality or safety.
• Participating in contractor meetings, technical reviews, HAZID, HAZOP and other project safety and technical audits.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering and package teams to ensure effective coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operations.
• Coordinating offshore loadout activities, Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) reviews and logistics interfaces.
• Supporting offshore installation campaigns, including installation activities, testing, commissioning and final handover.
• Ensuring all necessary offshore operational authorisations and preparations are in place ahead of site activities.
• Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of HSE throughout all project phases, particularly onboard installation vessels.
• Providing timely progress reporting, identifying potential issues and driving solutions to ensure successful project delivery.

Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A Master's degree in Engineering, ideally specialising in subsea pipelines and risers.
• Extensive professional experience within the Oil & Gas industry, specifically on deepwater projects.
• Extensive experience as a SURF Installation Engineer, covering both onshore engineering and offshore installation activities.
• Strong technical knowledge of rigid pipelines, flexible pipelines, risers and the transportation and installation of SURF systems.
• Good understanding of relevant industry codes, standards and technical specifications.
• Experience reviewing and overseeing contractor engineering deliverables and offshore installation activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and dynamic approach, with strong leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• The ability to operate effectively within complex, multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments.

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