Responsible for Safety and Environment on Site - Delegate (RSES-D)
Location: Paramaribo, SurinameContract Type: Annually Renewable Contract
Rotation: 35 days on, 35 days off (7 days per week, 12 hours per day)
Start Date: February 2027 (estimated)
Contract Duration: Until 31/12/2028 (duration of the project), renewable
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the project representative on the installation vessel, ensuring the application of HSE standards and safety culture onboard.
- Ensure all approved procedures are implemented during offshore operations, utilizing Management of Change processes for modifications.
- Supervise all offshore operations onboard the installation vessel (J-Lay / S-Lay / PLSV / MSV).
- Act as the focal point onboard the vessel for site representation and in case of emergency, according to the HSE Bridging document.
- Provide daily reports to the SURF Installation Manager and Deputy.
- Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and company HSE standards.
- Contribute to HSE performance improvement and actively participate in safety awareness and initiative schemes.
- Promote safety culture within the project and lead by example to ensure team adherence.
- Ensure safe and ethical working practices within managed activities and guarantee compliance.
- Participate in the preparation of offshore procedures, implementing feedback from previous operations.
- Oversee all offshore installation activities onboard the construction vessel, including supply/barge activities, equipment transfer, deck operations, MCV connection and testing, subsea umbilical and flexible lines laying, lifting operations, load out, ROV works, and offshore pre-commissioning and testing.
- Verify implementation of agreed procedures and ensure modifications are managed appropriately.
- Sign off on specific certificates when preparation levels are satisfactory.
- Review, comment, and sign daily progress reports issued by the vessel management team.
- Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts, especially during co-activities or SIMOPS operations.
- Monitor daily vessel activities for compliance with planned schedules and report deviations for consideration and approval.
- Report nonconformance activities and follow up on corrective and preventive measures.
- Ensure timely reporting to the SURF manager and anticipate problems, propose solutions, and optimize offshore installation campaigns.
- Maintain traceability tables and inventory of equipment installed subsea onboard the vessel.
- Act as RSES-D onboard the installation vessel to ensure proper management of COMOPS/SIMOPS activities and emergency situations in line with the Emergency Response Plan.
- Identify the need for contractor/supplier technical assistance as required.
- Ensure relevant certificates and checklists are prepared and signed as needed.
- Coordinate with the vessel offshore team for Hazard Identification Risk Analysis (HIRA) prior to operations.
Requirements
- Engineer/Offshore Supervisor with a minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, especially in SURF.
- Knowledge of relevant company and industry standards and regulations for marine, environment, and NR.
- Deep knowledge of SIMOPS and HSE rules.
- Experience in major EPCI projects.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems related to HSE, technical, procurement, transportation, storage, preservation, engineering, construction, quality control, schedule, and costs.
- Construction background.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team with significant responsibilities.
- Commitment to safety and environmental requirements of the project.
- Technical understanding of all disciplines involved.
- Organizational skills, positive attitude, and ability to defend positions in accordance with contract requirements.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Knowledge of the following offshore operations:
- Risers Pull in/Pull out
- Flexible lay
- Rigid pipelay
- Risers construction including Lazy wave and SHR
- Structures installation
- Experience working on Rigid lay vessel, PLSV, OSR
Required Training and Certifications
- BOSIET / T-BOSIET / FOET
- MEMIR - Crisis management and communication
- GSES - Safety Environment Management onsite
- Technological Risk Awareness
- CTA Cause Tree Analysis
- Golden rules
- Offshore fit to work certificate (OGUK type)
- Seaman's book
- CA-EBS OPITO
Context & Environment
The role is part of a major project in Suriname, focusing on reservoir development and management, FPSO, and subsea production/injection systems. The project aims to maximize economic results by optimizing reserves and schedule, reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and maintaining high technical quality and HSE standards.