Subsea Interface Engineer

About the role

A contract position (annually renewable, 2 years) for a Subsea Interface Engineer based in Paramaribo, Suriname, supporting the preparation and execution of subsea operations. The engineer works closely with Drilling & Wells, Subsea Production Systems (SPS), the rig contractor, installation vessels and service companies, covering engineering, integration testing and offshore execution of Tubing Head, Permanent Guide Base, Xmas Tree, Wellhead, SWIMS and related equipment. The schedule is rotational offshore, 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off, 7 days per week, 12 hours per day, starting December 2026 / January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Define and manage technical and operational interfaces between Drilling & Wells, SPS, the rig contractor, installation vessels and contractors, and define Completion / SPS battery limits.
• Ensure interface readiness through engineering reviews, FATs, SITs and other integration tests, and coordinate interface issues and technical queries.
• Support subsea installation activities (PGB, TH, XT, SWIMS) and coordinate engineering and supplies for XT deployment from the installation vessel.
• Review SPS technical documentation, participate in design reviews and integration testing, and lead CAMO assessments and Wellhead fatigue analyses.
• Provide offshore technical support for XT installation, SWIMS recovery and, for the first wells, PGB and TH installation, and prepare Subsea SIMOPS dossiers.
• Support Field Operations with annulus bleed-off procedures, capture lessons learned and integrate them into procedures.
• HSE: apply HSE requirements, identify and mitigate HSE risks, take part in risk assessments and safety reviews, and report unsafe conditions.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably mechanical, subsea, petroleum or related.
• Significant experience in subsea, drilling and/or completion engineering in offshore oil & gas.
• Experience with Wellhead, Tubing Head, PGB, Xmas Tree and associated installation equipment, and with FAT, EFAT, SIT, fit-up and stack-up testing.
• Experience preparing and reviewing operational procedures, risk assessments, TRA, CAMO and SIMOPS dossiers.
• Fluent English; French and/or Dutch is beneficial.

Required skills

• Technical interface management between SPS, Completion, rig and installation vessels.
• Good knowledge of offshore/subsea engineering practices and HSE requirements.
• Strong coordination, communication and problem-solving skills in a multicultural project environment.