Offshore Coating Supervisor

About the role

The Coating Supervisor will oversee all coating activities on offshore installation vessels for the Suriname GranMorgu project, ensuring compliance with TotalEnergies HSE standards and technical requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise coating work performed by contractors and subcontractors on J‑Lay, S‑Lay, PLSV and MSV vessels.
• Apply and enforce approved procedures, manage changes, and report daily to the SURF Installation Manager.
• Review contractor documentation, inspection and test plans, and ensure material certificates are up‑to‑date.
• Conduct routine and random inspections, stop work on non‑conformities, and act as the TotalEnergies focal point for emergencies.

Required profile

• Engineer or offshore supervisor with at least 15 years of oil‑and‑gas experience, especially in SURF projects.
• Strong knowledge of TotalEnergies CR, GS, SIMOPS and HSE rules.
• Proven experience in major EPC‑I projects and ability to solve technical, procurement and schedule issues.
• Fluent English, strong communication and team‑working skills.

Required skills

• Painting & wet insulation certification – Level III (NS 476) and NACE.
• Pipe coating inspection (IMPP, IMPU, FBE, HBE) with offshore experience.
• Knowledge of ISO standards: 12736, 21809‑1, 12944‑1/3/4/7/8, 8501, 8502, 8503, 16276‑1/2, 19840, 4628‑1‑5.
• Experience with rigid pipelay (S‑lay, J‑lay) and structures installation.
• Certifications: BOSIET, T‑BOSIET, FOET, CTA, offshore fit‑to‑work (OGUK), Seaman’s book.