SPS Engineering and Technical Lead
Location: Paris, France (with missions to Suriname and worldwide contractor sites)Contract Type: Annually Renewable Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 year minimum, up to 4 years (renewable for the duration of the project)
Status: Resident
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all engineering and technical activities for the SPS package on a major deep offshore oil project.
- Demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding H3SE and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
- Promote and enforce company ethics and anti-corruption policies.
- Remain informed of SPS-related rules, specifications, international norms, and standards, extracting all applicable requirements for the project.
- Identify and coordinate studies or surveys required for SPS engineering, construction, fabrication, testing, and installation activities.
- Develop, issue, and maintain all necessary engineering and technical documentation related to the SPS package.
- Support the development and maintenance of key project management documents for SPS matters.
- Ensure all engineering, fabrication, construction, testing, qualification, pre-commissioning, and commissioning aspects are addressed by reviewing and validating relevant SPS documentation from contractors.
- Coordinate with specialists and other entities on deviations from requirements during engineering and execution phases.
- Ensure HSE&Q issues are addressed in all SPS technical documentation and highlight any unacceptable design choices.
- Supervise and control the fabrication and testing of SPS equipment across multiple fabrication yards, ensuring QA/QC and H3SE policies are implemented and contractor achievements meet contractual requirements.
- Ensure readiness of all SPS equipment for onshore/offshore operations and interface with other project packages.
- Participate in project reviews and ensure adequate and timely reporting to the SPS Manager.
- Track variation requests and assist with assessment and decision-making.
- Assist with relations with partners and participate in workshops and committee meetings as required.
- Ensure confidentiality of all SPS documentation.
- Gather lessons learnt, provide feedback, and participate in project close-out activities and reporting.
Requirements
- High level of experience and technical expertise in Deep and Shallow Water SPS projects.
- Fluency in English and French.
- At least 20 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 10 years in project roles.
- Extensive SPS engineering and technical experience in large-scale projects.
Additional Information
This role is based in Paris, France, with periodic missions to Suriname and worldwide contractor locations. The position supports a flagship deep offshore oil project, focusing on technical excellence, safety, and environmental standards.