Location: London / Project locations

Reports to: Subsea Delivery Manager / Engineering Manager

The Subsea Controls Engineer will act as the single point of technical authority for project subsea controls.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• coordinating definition of the requirements for monitoring and control of subsea equipment and systems operation;
• leading/overseeing FEED by contractor in respect of subsea controls systems and umbilicals including integration with the FPSO control systems;
• delivery and assurance of the subsea controls and umbilical system throughout the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up phases of the DWT Project.

Key duties will include:-

Concept & Architecture:

• Coordinate identification of subsea system monitoring and control requirements and issues relating to e.g. operability, installation and interface.
• Develop concepts and coordinate selection and specification of the most appropriate subsea controls architecture and technology.

Design:

• Guide and manage the development and optimisation of the subsea controls design.
• Define and control the subsea controls functionality.
• Act as the single point of technical contact for Client's input to the design, construction and commissioning of the subsea controls system.
• Work with Drilling and Production Groups to agree tree and control system functionality.
• Work with the Christmas Tree and Control System supplier to incorporate functional requirements into the design and manufacture of the trees and controls equipment.
• Coordinate technical development and design of interfaces together with the Subsea designer and FPSO designer including:
• facilities for operational control of the subsea systems;
• controls interface and optimum interface arrangements to the MCS;
• requirements for HPU/EPS on the FPSO and the need for any back-up spares etc
• Participate in HAZOP workshop on subsea system design.

Manufacture:

• Oversee manufacture of the Christmas tree controls.
• Oversee manufacture of the control modules.
• Identify additional installation and maintenance requirement.
• Specify the requirements for testing of trees and controls equipment.
• Track/expedite manufacture of subsea controls equipment and ensure correct and timely delivery to manifold fabricator and drilling group.
• Prepare and document handover to Drilling and Production departments.
• Foster team spirit and cooperation within the Contractors’ and suppliers’ organisations

Installation:

• Support the Drilling Group during tree installation.
  • Support the offshore installation contractor during the installation of the subsea facilities.

Pre-operations and Operations:

• Involve and engage Operations, Production Engineering and Well Engineering in design and specification of the subsea control systems.
• Identify, together with Operations, appropriate media, format and content for operating instructions, contingency plans references and data and coordinate timely preparation and delivery of same.
• Identify, together with Operations, appropriate training for client (or O&M contractor) operations and maintenance supervisors.
• Contribute to the preparation of system start-up and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate, until hand over to Operations, in-country support provided by the subsea controls systems suppliers.
• Support the development of performance standards and written schemes of verification for safety critical equipment.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline Fully qualified membership of a professional engineering institution.
• Minimum 10 years experience of subsea controls systems and Christmas trees (preferably gained with Supplier and Operator).
• Experience of a range of subsea controls and operational design issues (preferably gained with an Operator).
• Experience in the execution of major offshore E&P projects.
• Understanding of well and production operations.
• Experience of working with engineering contractors in a client role.
• Knowledge and Experience in application of regulatory requirements, industry codes and standards relating to subsea system and equipment design, construction and operation.