Role Definition

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Subsea Project Engineer will be reporting to the Subsea Engineering Manager / Subsea Operations Manager and will be responsible to carry-out and coordinate the completion of various Projects, from basic design to final commissioning. They will be involved in all technical and commercial parts of the Project.

The Senior Subsea Project Engineer is accountable for the delivery of safe, efficient, reliable, and compliant operations for subsea systems installed in one or more of our operating assets and in line with relevant codes and standards.

The individual is expected to coordinate all technical, commercial, and project control parts during the development of Subsea projects. The role will require international travel to interface with the subsidiaries.

Depending on the project assigned to them, the Senior Subsea Project Engineer may manage a team of Subsea Engineers/Specialists responsible for various functions within the Subsea team as well as several external vendors/suppliers. The position is based in London.

Key Requirements

• Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology
• 10 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with 7 years in Subsea Operations – including Wells and Production Engineering Experience in Subsea Operations, exposed to subsea intervention work, familiar with work class ROV operations and associated standards ROV tools used.
• Integrity knowledge of Pipelines and Facilities as it relates to Operations and Fit for Service, ideally within a Subsea Operations and/or Projects Developments environment.
• Competent in relationship management working with a diverse set of stakeholders including contractors and government regulators.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels in the field and in the office as well as outside of the company.
• Fluent English
• Building Teams and Capability within the Functional model.
• Proven track record of strong Continuous Improvement skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering on annual budgets for operations.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills:

• In-depth technical knowledge of Subsea Systems (mainly XTs and SPS systems plus Structures, Controls, Umbilical, Risers, and Flowlines) in Deepwater Projects in all project phases (design, tender, construction/testing, and installation).
• Good working knowledge on Subsea IRM Activities. Management of budgets, people’s management, interface management, and being a good team player. Topsides interconnections of subsea systems and interfaces.

Main Responsibilities and Activities (as listed but not limited to the following):

Support to Production / Operation team:

• Provide troubleshooting engineering and execution support for existing subsea equipment.
• Define the execution plan for the identified subsea intervention plan and coordinate the execution offshore.
• Actively work in creating and building on the in-house knowledge of subsea intervention.
• Develop task plan for subsea project.

Design of the facilities:

• Safe design of the facilities compliant with the company policies and international standards & regulations.
• Design ensuring operability, maintainability, and reliability of the facilities.
• Overall coordination and consistency of project activities: coordination of interfaces.
• Reviewing and challenging Integrity management operations that may impact production. Emergency response planning/preparedness of response strategy.
• Provide technical and execution support to subsea integrity engineer/team.

Project Management:

• Planning & Execution of Subsea interventions safely, without delay & within budget.
• Provide technical support to internal pre-project activities.
• Optimization through an integrated approach to planning, cost and loss management, root cause failure analysis, and data preparation of budget.
• Follow-up of commitments, expenses, and cost forecast.
• Coordination with internal support services (Supply chain, Legal, HSE, Technical Support).
• Coordination with internal operations team (Subsidiary management, Offshore site, Logistics, Integrity Team).
• Accountable for his project delivery.
• Support installation commissioning and handover of new subsea facilities.
• Prepare close-out report and lesson learnt sessions for all work executed offshore.

Other Activities (as listed but not limited to the following):

• Ensures accurate reporting of activities.
• Maintains good relationship with internal and external parties.
• Ensure a good and up-to-date system status with Subsea Group team.
• Support and mentor less experienced team members.

HSEQ responsibilities:

• Support and enforce Trident Energy’s HSEQ objectives and directives.
• Risk prioritization of area identified risks and mitigation measures.
• Participation in the HAZID/HAZOP/Risk Assessments & provide input from Subsea Operations point of view.
• Promote HSEQ awareness of workforce and contractors and ensure that HSE is given the highest priority.
• Listen to, evaluate any project team member’s concerns; ensure that potential failures, weaknesses and hazards are immediately addressed and reported.
• Conduct alignment sessions for project management team members with respect to objectives.

Behavioural Skills:

• Good communicator.
• Able to maintain focus in situations of pressure.
• Methodical.
• Open-minded and ready to challenge the industry.
• DIY attitude.
• Available for regular field visits / field work.

Working Relations:

• In-country Operations Manager and project teams.
• Operations team in London Office.
• Other Project Managers.
• Subsea Team in London.
• Procurement team.