Subsea Interface Engineer – Offshore Rig

About the role

A Subsea Interface Engineer is needed on an offshore rig near Paramaribo, Suriname, for a one-year rotational assignment (4 weeks on, 4 weeks off), working seven days a week with 12-hour days. The role defines and manages technical and operational interfaces between drilling, wells, subsea production systems, the rig contractor and installation vessels.

Key responsibilities

• Define and manage technical and operational interfaces between Drilling & Wells, SPS, the rig contractor, installation vessels and other contractors.
• Ensure subsea interface readiness through engineering reviews, FATs, SITs and other integration tests.
• Support the preparation and execution of subsea installation activities, including PGB, tubing head, Christmas tree and SWIMS operations.
• Identify interface risks and technical gaps early and coordinate their resolution with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Drilling & Wells referential, rules, procedures and project requirements.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably mechanical, subsea, petroleum or related engineering.
• Significant experience in subsea, drilling and/or completion engineering in offshore oil and gas.
• Experience with subsea production and completion equipment such as wellheads, tubing heads, PGB, Christmas trees and associated tools.
• Technical interface management between SPS, completion, drilling rig and installation vessels.
• Experience with FAT, EFAT, SIT, fit-up and stack-up testing and punch list management.
• Knowledge of subsea installation operations, ROV interfaces, lifting and deployment, and rig/vessel capabilities.
• Experience preparing operational procedures, risk assessments, TRA, CAMO and SIMOPS dossiers.
• Fluent English; French and/or Dutch is an advantage.

Required skills

• Review of technical documentation and engineering studies, identifying interface gaps.
• Good knowledge of offshore/subsea engineering practices, company referential and HSE requirements.
• Strong coordination, communication and problem-solving skills in a multicultural project environment.
• Ability to escalate critical technical or operational issues.