Company Site Representative (SURF Pipelay Vessel)

Grupo Simples

is looking

a

SURF Pipelay Vessel Company Site Representative

to provide services (secondment) to one of its clients, a well-established multinational in the Angolan oil & gas sector. The professional will be integrated into the Project Group, a multi-disciplinary structure dedicated to the delivery of the project, embedded within the client organization.

The project is a major deep offshore development in Angola, involving subsea and SURF installation activities. The professional will act as the Company's offshore representative, ensuring that SURF installation activities are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with project specifications, Company requirements and international standards, while leading the Company's offshore team and coordinating key operational interfaces.

Working Conditions:

Status:

Resident / Day Shift position;

Location: Offshore Angola (+ potential mobilization abroad);

Duration:

12 months.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that Company HSE standards are applied throughout offshore operations and participate in hazard assessments for any activity involving the vessel;
• Act as the Company's focal point in case of an emergency onboard the vessel and ensure proper implementation of the Emergency Response Plan procedures;
• Act as the SURF Contractor's focal point for day-to-day activities onboard the installation vessel;
• Coordinate and supervise up to 15+ personnel onboard the installation vessel, including Night Shift CSR, Surveyor, QA/QC, Project Engineer, HSE, SLS, MWS, SPS Contractor and other relevant personnel;
• Work in close coordination with the SURF Operations team based in Paris, with local support in Luanda;
• Supervise compliance with agreed procedures during FDS rigid pipelay vessel mobilization at Las Palmas, transit and all offshore presence of the rigid pipelay vessel within the project Marine Restricted Area;
• Supervise SURF Contractor activities performed onboard the vessel, including Pipelay and Risers activities at Site, Umbilical installation activities at Site, Well Jumpers & Spools activities at Site, and Subsea Structures and FPSO piles activities at Site;
• Supervise associated supply and barge activities alongside or in close vicinity of the vessel;
• Supervise deck operations;
• Ensure proper control of equipment transfers onboard the vessel;
• Supervise lifting, overboarding, lowering and landing of subsea structures;
• Coordinate and monitor subsea ROV works;
• Ensure that any modification of agreed procedures is covered by the agreed Management of Change process;
• Raise Down Graded Situation (DGS) when required;
• Sign each specific Ready For Installation Certificate in due time and when a satisfactory preparation level has been achieved;
• Communicate with onshore support to plan upcoming operations;
• Coordinate the mobilization of relevant offshore personnel from other packages when required;
• Review Management of Change (MOC) as required;
• Communicate, in accordance with defined project procedures, with Company Representatives onboard other vessels working at Site in case of co-activities or SIMOPS activities;
• Communicate, in accordance with defined project procedures, with MSPV (Sentinel) and drill ship for all SIMOPS activities;
• Ensure that the follow-up onboard the vessel of the SPS tools is properly implemented;
• Ensure, when relevant, the interface and coordination onboard the vessel between the MWS Representative and SURF Contractor and ensure, in accordance with the agreed MWS scope, that the relevant MWS certificate has been issued;
• Provide daily activity reports for operations performed onboard the vessel;
• Ensure proper follow-up of the Fiche de Liaison (FDL);
• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding the Company Code of Conduct and HSE requirements;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE rules, procedures and training requirements;
• Maintain knowledge of Company Rules, General Specifications, Project Procedures and relevant international standards;
• Supervise SURF Contractor offshore activities performed from the rigid pipelay vessel;
• Verify compliance with approved procedures and installation analyses, Project specifications, TotalEnergies General Specifications, international codes and standards, and applicable quality and safety requirements;
• Identify unsafe practices, raise observations and ensure deviations are managed through the Management of Change (MoC) process;
• Monitor daily vessel activities against the approved schedule;
• Participate in daily coordination meetings with the SURF Contractor;
• Act as RSES/RSES-D onboard the installation vessel and ensure that COMOPS and SIMOPS activities are conducted according to approved procedures;
• Ensure emergencies are managed in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan (ERP);
• Promote safe practices throughout all project phases and participate in incident reporting and investigations;
• Ensure all offshore installation activities are executed safely, in full compliance with Company requirements and industry standards;
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to the SURF Operations Lead through daily reports and calls, including progress updates, risks, concerns and proposed solutions;
• Anticipate operational challenges and contribute to the optimization and continuous improvement of offshore activities;
• Support the SURF Operations Lead in forecasting and mobilizing SPS Contractor personnel and Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) resources;
• Ensure effective coordination and interfaces between the SURF Contractor and MWS onboard the vessel;
• Ensure all required offshore documentation is prepared, reviewed and signed on time, including Ready for Installation Certificates (RFI), ICAPS Sheets, pre-overboarding checklists and any other installation readiness and handover documentation;
• Ensure traceability systems are maintained and updated for rigging equipment, SPS tools and other critical installation assets;
• Lead and coordinate the Company offshore team onboard the vessel;
• Maintain confidentiality of all project documentation and information;
• Ensure compliance with Company HSE requirements and promote safe working practices throughout offshore operations;
• Participate in incident reporting, investigations and implementation of corrective actions within the operations perimeter.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• ;
• 15 years of experience in offshore operations / subsea installation works;
• 5 years of experience as a Company Representative onboard pipelay vessel / construction vessel;
• High technical knowledge in installation engineering and offshore operations;
• Working knowledge of Company Referential, IMCA guidance and offshore HSE practices;
• Strong knowledge of SIMOPS and COMOPS procedures;
• Valid BOSIET/HUET;
• Valid TotalEnergies GSES and/or MEMIR is a plus;
• Valid Work Permit in Angola is a plus;
• English mandatory;
• Portuguese and/or French is a plus.
• If you meet the requirements and are ready for a challenging opportunity in Angola’s oil & gas sector,
• apply today
• and join a dynamic multinational team.