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Subsea Support Engineer
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Total Energies
BrazilLocation
Brazil
25 days ago
Posted date
25 days ago
SeniorMinimum level
Senior
Candidate Profile

Experience Required
  • Education: Msc / Bsc Engineering diploma or equivalent
  • Professional experience: Minimum 5 years in the oil & gas industry and 3 as Subsea Engineer or related activities (Offshore experience is recommended). Experience can be compensated by assessed growing potential.
  • Technical skills: Safety of persons, environment protection, Oil & Gas production & process, plant and well start-up, Reporting, Projects & modification engineering, Logistics & contract management
  • Behaviour Skills: Dynamism, openness, rigour, ability to influence positively, team spirit, multiculturalism, result orientated
  • Language skills: English (Bright 3 minimum) and fluent Portuguese highly recommended

Accountabilities

As part of teamwork :

  • Local Content : Promote local suppliers whenever available and cost effective
  • H3SE : Assist in SIMOPS dossier compilation
  • Production : Optimise Subsea interventions t o minimise impact on production
  • Work Program : Contribute to the work programs development
  • Interface : Coordinate with internal ( LSO, NP&I, .. ) and external entities to ensure continuity of field operation s activities
  • Cost : Optimize LOF inventories & consumables
  • Human Resources : Provide coaching and training to offshore team.



Activities

HSE:

  • Implement and reinforce the HSE policy of the affiliate on operated assets
  • Ensure safety and environmental protection regulations and instructions are respected throughout the chemicals chain
  • Ensure DGS and audits cards issued with actions related subsea assets are treated with adequate priority
  • Organize SQM with Contractor under his jurisdiction (LOF contracts, inspections suppliers), validate and issue MOM & action plan
  • The employee shall perform his/her activities in compliance with the HSE Management System, aligned with One Maestro Principles and oriented to safeguard the integrity of people, the environment and Company's assets and reputation.

Production / Underwater & Topsides systems / LOF :

  • Ensure to respect the company referential and local laws in terms of maintenance & inspection requirements for all the subsea assets and special attention shall be made on all the SECE valves testing.
  • Coordinate, plan and ensure timely execution of all subsea interventions to minimize impact production and optimizing logistics resources.
  • Raise any required NCR and derogation linked to subsea assests , ensure to have a detailed action plan with realistic due date and follow the implementations of the mitigations & corrective actions. Close coordination with HQ is required .
  • Manage the FOPS portion of Life Of Field Contract and ensure proper follow up and optimisation of the inventory (SCM, Chokes, etc)
  • Follow up the spare parts and equipment traceability from PO placement, reception, and test in the base until timely arrival on site
  • Contribute to Production Performance Group efficiency
  • Liaise, assist, and provides technical support to the Subsea Engineer onboard FPSO
  • Coordinate Methods activities on Subsea, draft and update operational procedures, along with site.
  • Innovate in new technologies to increase safety and reduce costs for subsea operations.

Repairs / Inspection

  • Coordinates FSIV plan for both planned and adhoc underwater interventions
  • Provide technical expertise ( assisted by HQ and LOF Contractor as required ) for all subsea related interventions
  • Propose solutions and promote / coordinate implementation for any operational upset impacting safety and/or production
  • Manage the Subsea inspection plan (splash zones and underwater - focus on flexible)
  • Liaise with Maintenance Specialist for the implementation of HPU maintenance plan (Preventive & Curative)

Engineering / New projects

  • Contribute to engineering studies and associated technical reviews (HAZOP, HAZID, PTR, etc) related to subsea assets
  • Coordinate with Projects and/or Maintenance the commissioning of new subsea related facilities and ensure proper handover (incl. Documentation update). Ensure handover procedure is kept up to date.
  • Along with Flow assurance, Well Perf and Production Support, participate to the development of procedure for wells operations including start up or closure.
  • Develop the ''Underwater Flexibles management Plan" and liaise with construction to ensure efficient and effective replacement

Facilities Integrity :

  • Contribute to the annual work program (production provision, Shut-downs, Testing, etc)
  • Ensure proper follow up of the subsea system integrity, request any required derogation on DGS or integrity threats
  • As the FOPS Well Integrity Lead Engineer (WILE), contribute to the Asset Integrity review meeting / board .

Budget:

  • Contribute to the preparation of operations budgets (IB and PDC's) and validate OPEX figures pertaining to Subsea activities
  • Optimise spare part inventory through LOF contract and ensure LOF contractor has a Fit-for Purpose team as to minimise OPEX.
  • Optimise FSIV utilisation plan (work coordination) as to minimise OPEX

Management System & Interfaces :

  • Contribute to the sustainability of the Field Operation Management System (FOMS) in the affiliate .
  • Ensure that the engineering, as builts , MEMOs pertaining to subsea systems are properly stored as per FOPS IT organisation.
  • Ensure that all PMs and CMs have a dedicated report and are stored accordingly.
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the annual field operation objectives in terms of HSE, Integrity, production and budget
  • Develop and Validate the strategy for subsea Testing, repair and inspection strategy in coordination with Integrity and Well Perf
  • Contribute to the elaboration of Operated assets LTP (Subsea costs), annual budget, PDC's, mid-term integrated planning
  • Promote the REX from and to HQ / Site

Human Resources :

  • Contribute to the improvement of skills and know-how for site personnel (Subsea activities)
  • Provide (prepare and deliver) training and coaching on Subsea related activities as and when required

Context & Environment

  • Rapidly increasing level of activity in a multi-cultural setting
  • Lease and operate philosophy - new strategy for the group
  • L ean organisation in the affiliate - Particular need of cost control
  • Resident position (Rio de Janeiro based) with frequent travel to offshore

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Subsea Support Engineer
Company logo (non-clickable)
Total Energies
Brazil
25 days ago
Senior
Full-time