SURF Installation Engineer

About the role

TotalEnergies is looking for a SURF Installation Engineer to join its Suriname team, which coordinates the project on the Deep and Shallow Water discoveries of offshore Suriname Block 58. The role covers the identification, definition, implementation, follow-up and control of transportation and installation activities, including offshore works, in line with project specifications, TotalEnergies' general specifications and international codes. It aims to reduce costs without affecting schedule, quality or safety.

Key responsibilities

• HSE: adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour, implement HSE rules and ensure safe working practices, especially on board installation vessels.
• Propose alternative technical solutions and report proactively to the SURF Operation Manager; anticipate problems and offer solutions.
• Take part in project reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, SPOT, PR) and in safety and technical audits for the installation engineering scope.
• Review and validate contractor technical documentation, queries and derogation requests during detailed engineering, raising comments on unsafe designs, deviations and constructability issues.
• Meet contractors regularly, interface with other disciplines and packages, and support the handover to commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate loadouts, MWS review and interfaces with logistics, and interface with the Suriname affiliate to obtain site authorisations in time.
• Take part in loadouts, the installation phase, tests, commissioning and handover during offshore campaigns.

Required profile

• Master's degree in engineering, with specialisation in subsea pipeline/risers.
• At least 15 years of professional experience as an Installation Engineer on oil and gas deepwater projects, onshore and offshore.
• Knowledge of Total Referential and relevant codes and standards.
• Knowledge of rigid pipelines, flexibles, risers and the transport and installation of the SURF scope.
• Ability to work in a complex, multicultural environment; good communication, organisation, leadership and ability to put issues into perspective.

What we offer

• Duration of 12 months, renewable, starting as soon as possible.
• Based in France first, then resident in Suriname with travel to Europe, Egypt, Brazil and the USA.