SPS Engineering and Technical Lead

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.