Drilling Method Engineer
100% offshore project 50 miles offshore, gas platform project in Africa, with start of the study phase June/July 2024 and construction phase Q1 2025. 25 people involved in the study phase of the project

Main responsibilities :

• Analyse and Select the proper methodology of installation related to the Scope of Work in charge,
• Issue Work procedure and detailed task plan as per Project requirement, HSE and quality project and Client standards,
• Establish the required installation documents in taking into account the schedule of transmission of the deliverables to the Client. Ensure the follow up of the Client comments and the document approval
• Define the part of the installation scope of Work to be Subcontracted and establish the Subcontractors scope of work.
• Establish the listing of Equipment required for the activity in charge,
• Work in direct liaison with the project procurement manager to call for tender and analyse the subcontractor’s / Suppliers proposal
• Participate to the selection of the subcontractor / Supplier and validate the technical dossier,
• Establish the schedule of equipment supply and resource Plan, as well as the overall schedule of the activity,
• Prepare technical review of the procedures for the project and corporate technical team comments and approval,
• Work in liaison with the operation Engineer in charge of the performance of the scope and manage interfaces to ensure the feasibility of the operation as per the procedure.
• Participate to the process of lessons learnt.

The Method Engineer could follow the operation at Site and ensure the correct understanding of the Work procedures, prepare the Work kick off meeting with the internal team / Subcontractor team and Client representative.
Once in operation the Method Engineer ensures that the Work is performed in compliance with the procedure and task plan and in the time frame as estimated in the operation schedule. In case of change, He/She propose alternative methods and participate actively to the Management of Change       

Context of the mission:

• URGENT start in July 2024
• up to 1 year contract role
• Office based role in Cassis, France

Selection criteria:

• Minimum 5 years in the same position
• Career in the maritime / oil and gas industry
• Construction experience / site manager in our industry
• English Imperative
• If FR and EN profile, it's a plus

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