General Responsibilities
? Ensures EHS requirements are integral to all aspects of subsea activities.
? Actively contributes to delivering a successful operational EHS performance.
? Responsible for well engineering subsea operational planning.
? Lead for reviewing and monitoring the subsea equipment inventory, allocation and servicing of all subsea related equipment and spares.
? Supervises in country portion of XT build. Attends contractor's build facility as per inspection and test plan.
? Is well engineering point of contact for subsea xmas tree installation from light construction vessel.
? Ensures that all subsea activities comply with company standards and governmental regulations.
? Ensure all work is carried out to Subsea Specifications and agreed contractual scopes of work.
? Ensure well material and service providers comply with specified quality assurance requirements.
? Takes the lead in investigating and closing out operational quality issues related to subsea contractors' equipment and operational activities.
? Assists Subsea Lead in the management of the service contracts and contractor performance process.
? Provides subsea input to well engineering team and its delivery objectives as necessary.
? Appropriate time management is required to provide coverage at
facilities as needed.
? Build effective relationships and interact professionally with internal/external stakeholders and service companies.
Specific Responsibilities
3.1. HSE
? Ensures all activities under their oversight are carried out to HSE expectations.
? Participates in HSE audits on contractor facilities as required.
? Participates in HSE incident investigations are required.
3.2. Operational
? Is the operational SME for the rig-based use of subsea xmas tree and subsea test tree systems, and as such is expected to be familiar with all operational aspects of contractors' equipment, for both primary and contingency operations. Is expected to be the operational interface between subsea contractors' scopes and all other well engineering stakeholders.
? Ensures contractor supplied and owned subsea equipment is properly prepared to support the rig programme.
? Participates in operational after-action reviews and forums as needed.
? Ensures contractor offshore subsea service teams are fit for purpose. Manages contractor service team changes to ensure required quality of personnel is maintained.
? Provide subsea engineering support as required for the site implementation of the rig program.
? Liaise with rig based subsea personnel, to assist with planning a corrective course of action, should a deviation to the planned operation occur.
? Assist well engineering personnel as appropriate to provide proactive input into the planning of deviations to offshore operations.
? Provides input into offshore work instructions as required.
? Liaises with construction vessel personnel on subsea xmas tree installation planning, execution and after-action review activities. Ensures well engineering equipment and technical information for such activities is prepared in line with quality and schedule expectations.
? Is considered the representative providing final approval on any aftermarket or warranty work on owned equipment.
? Is the representative to approve the receipt of new equipment and spares as purchased.
? Liaise with, and assist with co-ordination of TPIs to efficiently oversee the activities of the subsea contractors' work scopes
? Is prepared to take on the role of Subsea Supervisor on rig or vessel activities if manpower planning dictates.
? Assists Subsea Lead with the execution of subsea contractors' contracts as necessary.
3.3. Xmas Tree Build
? Acts as the representative at contractor's xmas tree build facility, monitoring xmas tree kit build activities from a technical and schedule perspective.
? Is the representative for execution of the agreed xmas tree build inspection and test plan, covering witness, hold and monitor points as necessary.
? Is the representative providing final sign off on new build subsea trees, following successful completion of the build process in the subsea contractor's facility.
? Assists Subsea Lead with the delivery of new build xmas trees as necessary.
3.4. Continuous Improvement
? Ensures continuous improvement and lessons learnt are captured and acted on with respect to rig and contractors' activities.
? Works with QA/QC engineers, with creation of and timely close out of subsea related FIRs and onshore NCRs within system.
? Participates in onshore and offshore based after action reviews as required.
? Plans and executes regular performance reviews with subsea contractors as per contract and operational requirements.
3.5. Risk Management
? Participates in well and operations hazard assessments and HAZOPs.
? Participates in application and review of well risk register.
3.6. Financial
? As part of the invoicing process, reviews and when appropriate, approves contractor timesheets signifying the timesheets accurately represent the services received and they are aligned with the contract/PO the services are supplied under.
? Reviews contractor provided CTRs for technical completeness and contractual alignment.
? Initiate requisitions as required.
? Liaises with C&P, cost engineering and accounts payable personnel as necessary for the successful execution of well engineering activities.
4. Qualifications
? Engineering degree, or higher level technical college engineering qualification supported with appropriate vocational training and experience.
? Good supervisory/management and interpersonal skills.
? Good technical/operational understanding of well servicing, completions and drilling.
? Safety management system understanding and implementation skills.
? Interpersonal skills necessary to establish good working relationships with team.
? Fluent in English both written and spoken.
? High proficiency with IT and industry software (i.e. MS Suite, etc).
? Valid offshore survival certification.
? Good reporting and communication skills keeping direct supervisors appropriately informed when working on stand-alone units.
5. Experience
? Minimum of 10 years' experience as a rig based subsea supervisor with operating companies.
? Knowledge and experience in design and installation of horizontal subsea xmas trees, and subsea test tree systems, working in remote locations and working in West Africa.
? Subsea completions experience within the last two years in water depths greater than 800 metres.
? Knowledge and previous exposure to subsea xmas build and testing.
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