SURF Interface Lead Engineer - Venus Project (Namibia)

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Job Description

We're looking for an experienced SURF Interface Lead to join the Venus project , a major ultra-deepwater oil development for TotalEnergies offshore Namibia.

About the project

• Water depth of ~3,000 m
• Subsea production systems tied back to an FPSO
• FPSO designed to process 160,000 bbl/d of oil
• Advanced systems to manage large volumes of associated gas, which will be re-injected to maintain reservoir pressure
• Multiple wells, extensive SURF infrastructure and complex tie-in activities
• International, multicultural environment with multiple Contractors and fabrication sites worldwide
• Strong H3SE focus

Your mission

You will be responsible for all interface activities on the project for the SURF scope. You will supervise interface exchanges between the SURF EPC Contractor and the other Contractors (SPS, FPSO, Drilling), and manage all Contractor Provided Items (CPI) to be delivered and received, ensuring timely and proper handovers.

Key responsibilities

Supervise all interface activities between the SURF Contractor and other Contractors

Keep the interface register complete and up to date

Ensure timely issuance of interface deliverables and data to other parties

Check compliance with interface battery limits and interface design data

Propose solutions and drive timely close-out of technical interfaces

Organise and follow up technical workshops between Contractors

Flag immediately any deviation or inadequate design impacting any Contractor

Prepare and manage handover of SURF items and CPIs between parties

Ensure timely mobilisation of other Contractors' personnel on SURF yards and vessels

Set up and manage the interface control system (New Prodom module) for the SURF package

Support the Project Interface Manager, the SURF Manager and the SURF technical teams

Capture lessons learned and share them with TotalEnergies entities

Profile / Requirements

Your Profile

Master's degree in engineering

Your profile

Master's degree in engineering

10+ years in the same or an equivalent position

Strong experience in deepwater oil projects (EPCI, execution phase)

Very strong SURF experience, plus technical knowledge of SPS and FPSO scopes (riser/umbilical hook-ups, pre-commissioning)

Experience working with key industry SURF EPCI contractors

Experience with TotalEnergies systems and specifications

Fluent English

Positive, constructive, proactive and pragmatic mindset

Able to work with large teams and many stakeholders (operator SURF team, other packages, Contractors, suppliers, HQ technical teams)

Previous experience in a complex, multicultural environment

Benefits

PARLYM, Best Place to Work

Joining PARLYM means becoming part of a group that values initiative, technical expertise, and the professional growth of its employees.

A stimulating environment

A company that encourages initiative and creativity,

Diverse and technically challenging projects with high added value,

A company in constant evolution, driven by innovation and training.

Tangible benefits

Referral bonuses and vacation bonuses

Meal vouchers / packed lunches

Profit-sharing and incentive bonuses

Attractive Employee Representative Committee (CSE): benefits, discounts, gift cards, events

Grow your career with PARLYM

Structured onboarding program

Personalized training plan tailored to your role and career goals to develop your technical and soft skills

Opportunities for mobility across projects, roles, and sectors

Managerial support and personalized career guidance

Our recruitment process

1 - Phone conversation with the recruitment team

2 - Interview with one or more operational managers

3 - Job offer and guided onboarding

A streamlined process