Job Title: ROV Specialist
Client: Global Energy Operator – TotalEnergies
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Assignment Type: Rotational – 28 days On / 28 Days Off
Start Date: 01/10/2026
Contract Length: Annually Renewable Contract
Missions / Service Dimensions
Job Dimensions
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Technical leader for equipment and service contracts covering four ROV units
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Two units on Drillships
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One unit on STAD
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One unit on a Supply Vessel
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Participate in installation and setup of the ROV contractor’s operational base
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Supervise contract execution
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Ensure smooth, safe, and efficient subsea operations
Key Activities
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Set up the ROV contract for the development project
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Participate in ROV spread integration on drilling support assets (Drillship and Supply Vessel)
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Develop operational procedures for safe deployment of ROV units from Drillships and Assistance Supply Vessels
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Manage and coordinate ROV units to avoid downtime, including optimization of Assistance Vessel use
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Contribute to establishing procedures for surface BOP panel testing as acceptance tests for both the BOP and ROV system
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Establish procedures for deploying acoustic beacons used for rig positioning and station keeping
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Develop operational procedures for drilling with mud returns to seabed
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Establish procedures for subsea activation tools, ensuring compliance with company requirements
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Identify and mobilize specialized ROV tools necessary for safe and efficient operations
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Oversee proper maintenance and repair of all ROV units
Context & Environment
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Golfinho-Atum Project involving construction of two LNG trains in northern Mozambique
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Facilities will process more than 2 BCF of gas per day from offshore subsea gathering systems
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Wells located approximately 40 km offshore
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Well construction teams primarily based in Maputo
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Logistics, QA/QC, HSE, and support functions based in Pemba, with a 9-hectare logistics base
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One Drillship used for the drilling campaign
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Water depth ranging from 700 m to 1,400 m
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Well depth below mudline from 2,000 m to 3,150 m
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Planned well architecture: 36" x 20" x 14" x 10-3/4" casing/liner scheme
Accountabilities
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Ensure smooth and efficient ROV operations critical to subsea field development
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Ensure ROV equipment availability, proper maintenance, and operational readiness for subsea interventions
Qualifications & Experience Required
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Engineering degree
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role
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Fluent in English (reading and writing)
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Strong team spirit and excellent listening skills