SURF Installation Engineer

LocationInitially France, followed by Suriname (Residential), with international travel

Contract TypeResidential Assignment

Start Date ASAP

Contract Duration12 Months

RenewableYes

Travel RequirementsMissions to Europe, Egypt, Brazil and the USA

The Senior SURF Installation Engineer is responsible for supervising and coordinating the engineering, preparation and execution of transportation and installation (T&I) activities for the Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines (SURF) package of the GranMorgu offshore development project in Block 58, Suriname.

The position covers the engineering and offshore execution of installation activities involving rigid pipelines, flexible pipelines, risers and associated subsea infrastructure, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable international standards and COMPANY requirements.

The Engineer oversees Contractor engineering deliverables, reviews installation methodologies, supports offshore construction campaigns and ensures technical readiness for installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

Working closely with the SURF Operations Manager, multidisciplinary engineering teams, installation Contractors and logistics providers, the position contributes to the safe and efficient execution of offshore installation activities while optimizing cost, schedule and technical performance.

SURF Transportation & Installation Engineering

• Supervise engineering activities associated with the transportation and installation of SURF equipment.
• Review and validate installation engineering studies, methodologies and technical documentation.
• Ensure appropriate engineering preparation for offshore transportation and installation operations.
• Oversee technical activities involving:
  • Rigid pipelines and flowlines.
  • Flexible pipelines.
  • Risers.
  • Associated SURF infrastructure.
• Review installation procedures and engineering calculations submitted by Contractors.
• Verify compliance with approved project specifications and applicable international standards.
• Identify technical risks affecting offshore installation feasibility.
• Propose alternative technical solutions where required, considering project constraints.
• Support optimization of installation methods without compromising safety, quality or schedule.

Detailed Engineering Review & Technical Assurance

• Participate in the supervision and control of detailed installation engineering performed by Contractors.
• Review and validate technical deliverables, including:
  • Engineering studies.
  • Installation procedures.
  • Technical specifications.
  • Engineering drawings and calculations.
  • Technical queries.
  • Deviation and derogation requests.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with the Statement of Requirements (SOR), contractual specifications, COMPANY General Specifications and applicable codes.
• Identify unsafe designs, unacceptable technical choices and constructability issues.
• Highlight potential installation and pre-commissioning constraints.
• Issue technical comments and recommendations.
• Monitor resolution of engineering deviations and outstanding technical issues.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules.

Offshore Installation Preparation & Execution

• Support the preparation of offshore SURF installation campaigns.
• Review installation readiness and technical documentation before offshore mobilization.
• Coordinate with relevant COMPANY entities in Suriname to ensure timely authorization for offshore operations.
• Participate in offshore installation activities and technical supervision when required.
• Monitor execution of installation works against approved procedures.
• Identify technical or operational deviations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support offshore testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure effective coordination between onshore engineering teams and offshore installation personnel.
• Promote safe working practices onboard installation vessels.

Loadout, Marine Warranty Survey & Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate SURF equipment loadout activities.
• Review and follow up loadout preparations and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics teams regarding equipment transportation and installation readiness.
• Support Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) reviews and associated technical documentation.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, transportation, logistics and offshore installation requirements.
• Participate in loadout operations when required.
• Identify potential logistics or transportation constraints affecting installation schedules.
• Support timely resolution of technical issues associated with loadout and transportation activities.

Contractor Engineering & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor Contractor engineering activities throughout the project execution phase.
• Review Contractor technical documentation and engineering submissions.
• Participate in technical and progress meetings with Contractors.
• Monitor compliance with contractual technical specifications and procedures.
• Identify schedule, cost, quality and safety risks.
• Challenge unjustified engineering decisions and propose improvements.
• Ensure technical deviations and outstanding issues are addressed promptly.
• Provide technical recommendations to the SURF Operations Manager.
• Support continuous improvement of Contractor performance.

Multidisciplinary Engineering Interfaces

• Coordinate technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines and project packages.
• Work closely with:
  • SURF Engineering Teams.
  • Offshore Installation Teams.
  • Procurement and Construction Teams.
  • Logistics and Marine Operations.
  • Commissioning Teams.
  • Operations and Maintenance Teams.
  • Contractors and Suppliers.
• Ensure consistency between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational requirements.
• Identify potential interface conflicts and coordinate their resolution.
• Support effective communication between project stakeholders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary engineering reviews.

Project Reviews, Risk Assessments & Technical Audits

• Participate in project technical and safety reviews, including:
  • HAZOP.
  • HAZID.
  • SPOT.
  • Project Reviews.
• Prepare or participate in technical and safety audits related to SURF installation engineering.
• Identify potential technical and operational risks.
• Propose mitigation measures and alternative engineering solutions.
• Ensure installation activities comply with applicable HSE and technical requirements.
• Support the implementation of recommendations resulting from project reviews and audits.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Support offshore testing and commissioning activities associated with SURF installation.
• Ensure technical documentation and installation deliverables are available for commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces affecting commissioning readiness.
• Support the handover process from SURF installation through commissioning readiness.
• Participate in offshore handover activities when required.
• Identify outstanding technical issues and support their resolution.
• Contribute to smooth transition between construction, installation and commissioning phases.

Project Reporting & Technical Support

• Provide regular technical and progress reports to the SURF Operations Manager.
• Monitor installation engineering progress and identify potential delays.
• Anticipate technical problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Support project schedule optimization and cost control initiatives.
• Participate in project meetings and technical reviews.
• Communicate critical technical issues and associated mitigation measures.
• Promote proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

HSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary commitment to COMPANY HSE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE rules, procedures and project specifications.
• Promote safe working practices throughout engineering and offshore installation activities.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID and other safety reviews.
• Identify unsafe engineering designs and operational practices.
• Support technical and safety audits related to installation activities.
• Ensure Contractor compliance with HSE requirements.
• Promote safe working practices onboard installation vessels.
• Identify and report technical anomalies, operational risks and unsafe conditions.
• Contribute to maintaining high H3SE standards throughout project execution.

Education

• Master's Degree in Engineering, with specialization in:
• Subsea Pipeline Engineering.
• Riser Engineering.
• Related Offshore Engineering disciplines.

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in deepwater Oil & Gas projects.
• Extensive experience as a SURF Installation Engineer, both onshore and offshore.
• Proven experience in transportation and installation engineering for offshore SURF developments.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Rigid pipelines.
  • Flexible pipelines.
  • Risers.
  • SURF transportation and installation activities.
• Experience reviewing detailed engineering and installation methodologies.
• Previous involvement in major offshore EPCI project execution phases.
• Experience supervising Contractor engineering deliverables and installation activities.
• Familiarity with Marine Warranty Survey requirements and loadout operations.
• Experience supporting offshore installation campaigns, testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of COMPANY engineering referentials and applicable international codes and standards.
• Experience working in complex international and multicultural project environments.

• SURF Installation Engineering.
• Deepwater Oil & Gas Developments.
• Transportation & Installation (T&I).
• Rigid Pipeline Installation.
• Flexible Pipeline Installation.
• Riser Installation.
• Offshore Construction.
• Detailed Engineering Review.
• Installation Methodologies.
• Engineering Calculations & Technical Documentation.
• Contractor Engineering Supervision.
• Technical Queries & Derogations.
• Marine Warranty Survey (MWS).
• Loadout Engineering & Coordination.
• Offshore Logistics Interfaces.
• Installation Readiness.
• HAZOP / HAZID / SPOT.
• Technical & Safety Audits.
• Constructability Reviews.
• Pre-Commissioning.
• Commissioning & Handover.
• Engineering Interface Management.
• EPCI Project Execution.
• Cost & Schedule Optimization.
• HSE Compliance.

• Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, dynamic and highly motivated.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to challenge technical decisions constructively.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to anticipate technical and operational issues.
• Effective coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to work in complex multicultural environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and technical integrity.

• English: Professional working proficiency expected for international project coordination.

• Major offshore Oil & Gas development in Suriname - GranMorgu Project, Block 58.
• Execution phase of a large-scale deepwater and shallow-water development.
• SURF transportation and installation activities involving rigid pipelines, flexible pipelines, risers and associated subsea infrastructure.
• International project organization involving engineering teams, installation Contractors and fabrication facilities.
• Initial assignment based in France, followed by a residential assignment in Suriname.
• International missions to Europe, Egypt, Brazil and the USA.
• Participation in offshore installation campaigns, testing, commissioning and handover activities.