RSES(D) / Company Site Representative – Offshore Installation Vessel

Job Description

• Act as the Company's offshore representative onboard the installation vessel and serve as the primary focal point for the SURF Contractor.
• Lead and coordinate the Company's offshore team of five personnel, including the Night Shift Company Site Representative, Surveyor, and MWS representative.
• Supervise SURF installation activities, including surveys, umbilicals, spools, well jumpers, subsea structures, flying leads, and pre-commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with Company HSE standards, approved procedures, project specifications, and international industry standards.
• Coordinate installation and drilling fleets, including the pipelay vessel, drillship, and support vessels, during SIMOPS and COMOPS activities.
• Participate in hazard assessments, identify operational risks, and ensure deviations are managed through the Management of Change (MoC) process.
• Act as the Company's focal point during onboard emergencies and ensure implementation of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Verify installation readiness and review and sign Ready for Installation (RFI) certificates and other required documentation.
• Coordinate with the SURF Contractor, Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS), and onshore project teams in Paris and Luanda.
• Monitor offshore activities against the approved schedule and anticipate operational challenges.
• Ensure traceability and proper follow-up of SPS tools, rigging equipment, and critical installation assets.
• Prepare daily operational reports and maintain effective communication with the SURF Operations Lead.
• Manage and approve Fiche de Liaison (FDL) follow-up and support personnel and resource mobilization.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Company Representative onboard offshore construction vessels.
• Extensive technical expertise in offshore installation engineering and SURF operations.
• Strong knowledge of SURF fabrication, installation, hook-up, and commissioning.
• Proven experience coordinating offshore installation and drilling fleets and managing complex SIMOPS/COMOPS activities.
• Excellent knowledge of Company technical referentials, procedures, IMCA guidance, and offshore HSE standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary offshore teams.
• Strong contractor management, negotiation, and interface coordination skills.
• Excellent project management capabilities, including cost, schedule, and operational risk management.
• Valid BOSIET/HUET certification.
• TotalEnergies GSES and/or MEMIR certification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Portuguese and/or French is an advantage.
• Strong reporting, communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding offshore environment and undertake international mobilization when required.

Additional Information

Location: Offshore Angola, with potential international mobilization
Start Date: Q1 2027
Contract Duration: 8–12 months, with potential for extension
Rotation: 4 weeks on rotation | Day Shift