Precommissioning Engineer

LocationHome Office or Saint-Quentin, France, followed by Paramaribo, Suriname

Contract Type Residential Assignment

Start Date December 2026

Contract Duration24 Months

Renewable Yes - Monthly Extensions

Reporting LineSURF / Pre-Commissioning Management

Offshore Exposure Missions aboard installation and pre-commissioning vessels as required

Role Overview:

The SURF Pre-Commissioning Engineer is responsible for coordinating, supervising and monitoring all pre-commissioning activities associated with the GranMorgu offshore development project in Block 58, Suriname.

The position ensures the safe and efficient transition of subsea facilities and systems from Mechanical Completion to Commissioning, in compliance with COMPANY specifications, project procedures, international standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

The scope includes rigid pipelines, flexible pipelines, umbilicals, Subsea Distribution Units (SDUs), manifolds, subsea equipment and associated control systems, together with their interfaces with the FPSO and topside facilities.

The Engineer oversees pre-commissioning Contractors and Subcontractors, reviews procedures and technical deliverables, monitors offshore execution, manages multidisciplinary interfaces and ensures that all systems meet the required completion and handover criteria.

The assignment begins at the project home office in Saint-Quentin, France, before transitioning to a residential position in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Pre-Commissioning Engineering & Planning

• Coordinate and supervise the preparation and execution of SURF pre-commissioning activities.
• Ensure pre-commissioning scopes are properly defined in terms of schedule, cost, deliverables, procedures and execution requirements.
• Review and follow up pre-commissioning procedures prepared by Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Verify compliance with COMPANY General Specifications, project procedures and applicable industry standards.
• Ensure pre-commissioning acceptance criteria are established and aligned with project requirements.
• Monitor the readiness of equipment, personnel, documentation and offshore spreads.
• Identify technical and operational constraints affecting pre-commissioning execution.
• Propose appropriate mitigation measures to maintain project schedule and technical integrity.

Pipeline & Flexible Pre-Commissioning:

• Coordinate pre-commissioning activities associated with rigid pipelines and flexible systems.
• Review procedures for pipeline cleaning, flushing, testing and system verification, as applicable to the approved scope.
• Monitor the preparation and deployment of pre-commissioning equipment and spreads.
• Verify readiness of pipeline systems before pre-commissioning execution.
• Review Contractor testing results and completion documentation.
• Identify technical deviations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure pre-commissioning requirements are fulfilled before handover to the commissioning organization.

Umbilical, SDU & Manifold Pre-Commissioning:

• Coordinate pre-commissioning activities involving:
  • Subsea Umbilicals.
  • Subsea Distribution Units (SDUs).
  • Subsea Manifolds.
  • Associated Subsea Equipment.
  • Subsea Control Systems.
• Review pre-commissioning procedures and system acceptance criteria.
• Monitor testing and verification activities.
• Coordinate interfaces between subsea equipment and associated topside facilities.
• Ensure technical compatibility and operational readiness of subsea systems.
• Monitor outstanding technical issues and support their resolution.
• Verify completion of required pre-commissioning documentation.

Subsea, FPSO & Topside Interfaces:

• Coordinate technical and operational interfaces between SURF pre-commissioning activities and other project packages.
• Manage interfaces involving:
  • Subsea Production Systems.
  • Christmas Trees.
  • Manifolds.
  • Subsea Control Systems.
  • FPSO Facilities.
  • Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs).
  • Chemical Injection Skids.
  • Other Onshore and Topside Equipment.
• Ensure responsibilities and battery limits are clearly defined between Contractors and COMPANY teams.
• Identify interface risks affecting equipment integration and system readiness.
• Participate in multidisciplinary technical reviews.
• Coordinate resolution of interface issues with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure pre-commissioning requirements are aligned with downstream commissioning activities.

Offshore Pre-Commissioning Operations:

• Monitor and coordinate pre-commissioning activities performed from offshore installation and support vessels.
• Review operational procedures, execution plans and offshore readiness.
• Support activities involving:
  • Rigid-Lay Vessels.
  • Pipe-Laying Support Vessels (PLSVs).
  • Offshore Support Resources (OSR).
• Monitor Contractor execution against approved procedures.
• Review offshore Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) and operational logs.
• Identify technical issues, execution delays and operational deviations.
• Coordinate corrective actions with offshore teams and Contractors.
• Ensure compliance with project H3SEQ requirements throughout offshore operations.

Contractor & Subcontractor Management:

• Coordinate and follow up the pre-commissioning scope assigned to Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Monitor Contractor organization, communication and operational performance.
• Ensure Contractor activities comply with approved scopes of work and project requirements.
• Participate in technical and progress meetings.
• Monitor delivery of pre-commissioning procedures, equipment and documentation.
• Identify potential schedule, cost and technical deviations.
• Escalate critical issues affecting project execution.
• Provide weekly performance and progress reports to SURF Management.
• Support resolution of Contractor-related technical and operational issues.

Mechanical Completion & Punch-List Management:

• Review punch lists before the commencement of pre-commissioning activities.
• Verify that outstanding mechanical completion items do not compromise safe execution.
• Monitor punch-list closure throughout pre-commissioning.
• Review outstanding items following completion of pre-commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Contractors and other project packages to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and traceability of punch-list status.
• Support readiness reviews and completion verification.

Pre-Commissioning Completion & Handover:

• Ensure pre-commissioning completion documentation is properly prepared, reviewed and tracked.
• Monitor completion dossiers and outstanding documentation.
• Review Daily Progress Reports from offshore vessels and the FPSO.
• Follow up documentation required up to Ready for Commissioning Certificate (RFCC) status.
• Verify that pre-commissioning acceptance criteria have been satisfied.
• Coordinate documentation interfaces with the commissioning organization.
• Support the formal handover of completed systems to Operations and Commissioning teams.
• Ensure a smooth transition between mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Project Planning, KPIs & Reporting:

• Establish and maintain appropriate monitoring and reporting tools for pre-commissioning activities.
• Define and track relevant performance indicators.
• Prepare weekly progress reports covering:
  • Contractor Performance.
  • Pre-Commissioning Progress.
  • Equipment and Spread Readiness.
  • Schedule Performance.
  • Outstanding Technical Issues.
  • Punch-List Status.
  • Documentation Completion.
  • Interface Management.
• Identify potential delays and critical execution constraints.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to implement corrective measures.
• Report significant issues and risks to management.
• Support continuous improvement of pre-commissioning execution performance.

Logistics & Equipment Readiness:

• Monitor logistics requirements associated with pre-commissioning equipment and materials.
• Coordinate with Contractors and logistics teams to ensure timely equipment delivery.
• Verify availability and readiness of pre-commissioning spreads.
• Anticipate logistical constraints affecting offshore operations.
• Monitor interfaces between equipment preparation, transportation and offshore deployment.
• Support resolution of equipment availability and delivery issues.
• Ensure logistical planning is aligned with pre-commissioning schedules.

• Demonstrate exemplary commitment to COMPANY H3SEQ requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations and COMPANY H3SEQ standards.
• Promote safe working practices throughout engineering, preparation and offshore execution.
• Participate actively in COMPANY safety awareness initiatives.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, operational anomalies and technical deviations.
• Ensure Contractors implement applicable H3SEQ procedures.
• Support risk assessments and safety reviews associated with pre-commissioning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of H3SEQ performance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Education

• Engineering Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.

• Significant professional experience in offshore Oil & Gas installation and pre-commissioning.
• Proven experience on large deepwater EPCI projects, particularly involving:
  • Deepwater Pipelines.
  • SURF Systems.
  • FPSO Developments.
  • Subsea Equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of offshore pre-commissioning spreads, equipment and procedures.
• Experience managing and delivering offshore and subsea projects.
• Experience coordinating subsea equipment integration with onshore and topside facilities.
• Strong understanding of technical interfaces involving:
  • Subsea Christmas Trees.
  • Subsea Manifolds.
  • Subsea Control Systems.
  • Hydraulic Power Units.
  • Chemical Injection Skids.
• Practical knowledge of pipeline, flexible, umbilical, SDU and manifold pre-commissioning.
• Working experience aboard rigid-lay vessels, PLSVs and offshore support vessels/resources.
• Experience managing Contractors and Subcontractors during project execution.
• Familiarity with offshore equipment logistics and delivery constraints.
• Previous project experience in South America or remote operating environments is advantageous.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed project teams.

The service description does not specify a mandatory minimum number of years of experience.

• SURF Pre-Commissioning.
• Deepwater EPCI Projects.
• Pipeline Pre-Commissioning.
• Flexible Pipeline Pre-Commissioning.
• Umbilical Pre-Commissioning.
• Subsea Distribution Units (SDU).
• Manifold Pre-Commissioning.
• Subsea Equipment Integration.
• Subsea Control Systems.
• FPSO Interfaces.
• Topside Equipment Integration.
• Hydraulic Power Units (HPU).
• Chemical Injection Skids.
• Pre-Commissioning Spreads.
• Offshore Installation Operations.
• Rigid-Lay Vessels.
• Pipe-Laying Support Vessels (PLSV).
• Offshore Support Resources (OSR).
• Mechanical Completion.
• Punch-List Management.
• Pre-Commissioning Procedures.
• Contractor & Subcontractor Management.
• Technical Interface Management.
• Daily Progress Reports (DPR).
• Ready for Commissioning Certificate (RFCC).
• Handover to Commissioning & Operations.
• Project KPIs & Reporting.
• Offshore Logistics.
• H3SEQ Compliance.

The following are specified in the service description:

• BOSIET / T-BOSIET / FOET, as applicable.
• COMPANY Golden Rules Training.
• Valid Offshore Medical Fitness Certificate (OGUK type).
• Seaman's Book.
• OPITO CA-EBS.

• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex technical interfaces.
• Proactive, autonomous and results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate Contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Strong adaptability to changing operational requirements.
• Ability to work within small, flexible and geographically dispersed project teams.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and technical integrity.

• English: Fluent, written and spoken, mandatory.

• Major offshore Oil & Gas development in Suriname - GranMorgu Project, Block 58.
• Deepwater and shallow-water offshore development.
• Multidisciplinary EPCI project involving SURF, subsea equipment and FPSO systems.
• Offshore pre-commissioning activities involving rigid pipelines, flexibles, umbilicals, SDUs and manifolds.
• Integration of subsea systems with FPSO and topside facilities.
• International project environment with multiple Contractors and offshore installation vessels.
• Initial residential assignment in Saint-Quentin, France, followed by relocation to Paramaribo, Suriname.