About this role
Company Description
IOTA Group has been supporting its clients for more than 40 years by providing specialized technical expertise for complex international projects, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
The GranMorgu Project, operated by TotalEnergies E&P on Block 58 offshore Suriname, is a major deepwater oil development targeting approximately 700 million barrels of reserves, with first oil expected in 2028.
The project requires experienced offshore professionals to supervise SURF (Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines) installation activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution in accordance with project specifications, approved procedures, schedule and TotalEnergies H3SE requirements.
Job Description
- Represent TotalEnergies onboard installation vessels during night-shift offshore operations.
- Ensure compliance with TotalEnergies HSE standards, Golden Rules, project procedures and applicable offshore regulations.
- Supervise offshore installation activities, including rigid and flexible pipelay, riser installation, subsea structures, umbilicals, lifting operations, load-out and subsea ROV activities.
- Monitor vessel operations, equipment transfers, supply and barge activities, and offshore pre-commissioning and testing.
- Verify implementation of approved procedures and ensure modifications are managed through the Management of Change (MoC) process.
- Coordinate SIMOPS/COMOPS activities and facilitate HIRA Level 2 before operations commence.
- Monitor operational progress against the approved schedule and report deviations, non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Review and comment on daily progress reports issued by the vessel management team.
- Ensure accurate daily reporting to the SURF Installation Manager, Deputy and designated Company representatives.
- Maintain equipment traceability records, subsea installation inventories and relevant certification and checklists.
- Coordinate with vessel teams, offshore stakeholders, contractors and technical suppliers.
- Support emergency response activities and ensure effective communication and shift handovers.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent offshore supervisory background, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in SURF.
- Proven experience on major EPCI projects and a strong construction background.
- Previous experience onboard rigid pipelay vessels, PLSVs and OSR vessels.
- Strong knowledge of rigid and flexible pipelay, riser pull-in/pull-out, lazy-wave and steel-hybrid risers (SHR), and subsea structure installation.
- In-depth knowledge of SIMOPS, HSE management, risk assessment and offshore installation procedures.
- Familiarity with TotalEnergies Company Rules (CR), General Specifications (GS) and applicable Surinamese offshore regulations.
- Strong technical understanding of multidisciplinary offshore installation activities, including engineering, construction, quality, logistics and preservation.
- Excellent communication, coordination, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, take responsibility and collaborate effectively with multicultural offshore teams.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to work a 35 days on / 35 days off offshore rotation.
Additional Information
Mandatory / Required Certifications
- BOSIET / T-BOSIET or FOET, as applicable.
- CA-EBS OPITO.
- Offshore medical fitness certificate (OGUK or accepted equivalent).
- Seaman’s Book.
- TotalEnergies Golden Rules training.
- Technological Risk Awareness training.
- Cause Tree Analysis (CTA) training. Location: Offshore Suriname, Block 58
Rotation: 35 days on / 35 days off
Start Date: Early February 2027 (estimated)
Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2028, renewable
Work Location: Onboard installation vessels