Job Description
This role offers a
unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most
challenging and innovative subsea projects in the industry, focusing on
tie-in connection systems and subsea structures in a
~3,000-meter water depth environment.
As part of the
SPS team, you will be responsible for
leading tie-in and structures engineering activities, supporting
procurement, fabrication, testing, installation, and pre-commissioning of tie-in systems and SPS structures. You will work closely with
SURF, FPSO, and Drilling packages to ensure seamless integration and technical compliance.
Mission - Technical Leadership & Engineering:
- Manage and coordinate the engineering of subsea tie-in systems, including rigid/flexible jumpers, hubs, connectors, tie-in tools, and associated interfaces.
- Review and approve contractor and supplier deliverables, such as drawings, procedures, installation analyses, and tolerances.
- Validate installation methodologies, including tie-in procedures, alignment strategies, and offshore installation sequences.
- Interface & Coordination:
- Coordinate and manage all interface activities related to tie-in connections and subsea structures between SPS, SURF, and FPSO packages.
- Follow up and close technical queries (TQs), deviations, and derogations related to connection systems and subsea structures.
- Participate in key project reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, design reviews, constructability reviews) with a focus on interfaces and installation risks.
- Compliance & Assurance:
- Provide H3SE&Q assurance services to implement and control H3SE rules and requirements within your area of responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with Company Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Anti-Corruption Program.
- Monitor contractor performance related to engineering, QA/QC, and H3SE compliance for connections and subsea structures.
- Support & Collaboration:
- Support the SPS Technical Manager and Subsea Manager on all aspects during execution and contract management.
- Assist in change management, risk assessments, and mitigation actions, and capture and report lessons learned.
- Collaborate with SURF structural engineers on topics related to subsea structures and foundations deliverables.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Subsea, or related field).
- 15+ years of experience in large offshore oil & gas subsea projects, with a strong focus on SPS Tie-In Connection Engineering.
- Recent and relevant experience with major SPS/SURF contractors (e.g., Aker Solutions, TechnipFMC, Subsea 7) in deepwater environments.
- Strong experience in subsea tie-in connection systems (horizontal/vertical, rigid/flexible systems) and interface engineering (jumpers, connectors, hubs, installation tooling).
- Experience with subsea structures (foundations, manifolds, PLETs).
Technical Skills
- Design and engineering of subsea tie-in systems and structures.
- Review and approval of contractor deliverables (drawings, procedures, installation analyses).
- Validation of installation methodologies (tie-in procedures, alignment strategies).
- Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (DNV, API, ISO).
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership in HSE behaviors, particularly for offshore installation and connection operations.
- Excellent communication and written skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural and complex environment with multiple contractors and fabrication sites.
- Willingness to travel as required for business (internal and overseas).
Languages
- Fluent English (mandatory).
Location:
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (residential position at the SPS EPCI Contractor’s main office).