Offshore Welding Supervisor

Company Description

The Suriname GranMorgu Project, operated by TotalEnergies, involves the development of deepwater and shallow-water discoveries in offshore Block 58. The project includes complex subsea production and injection systems, FPSO facilities, and SURF installation activities.

The Company is seeking an experienced Offshore Welding Supervisor to oversee welding activities onboard offshore installation vessels, ensuring compliance with approved procedures, technical specifications, quality standards, and project HSE requirements.

Job Description

• Act as the focal point for all offshore welding activities in coordination with the RSES-D and Night Company Representative.
• Review contractor and supplier documentation, including welding procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation.
• Monitor compliance with approved welding procedures, surveillance plans, inspection plans, and testing requirements.
• Supervise welding activities and assess welders' performance, qualifications, and technical competencies.
• Verify material certificates, welding consumables documentation, and equipment calibration records.
• Ensure effective implementation of contractor Quality Control (QC) inspections and quality assurance requirements.
• Conduct routine and random inspections and challenge contractors and subcontractors on welding quality and performance.
• Identify, report, and follow up on welding defects, anomalies, and non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with TotalEnergies Company Rules, General Specifications, and applicable welding standards.
• Support offshore rigid pipelay and subsea structure installation activities, ensuring quality and constructability requirements are met.
• Coordinate welding interfaces with installation, engineering, construction, and quality teams.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings and provide regular progress and quality reports to the RSES-D and Night Company Representative.
• Promote safe working practices, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout offshore operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in SURF operations.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience onboard rigid pipelay vessels, preferably involving J-lay operations.
• Valid IWI-C or IWE welding inspection/engineering certification.
• Strong expertise in offshore welding supervision, construction, and quality control.
• Proven experience with Inconel 625 clad pipe welding.
• Knowledge of automatic welding technologies, including CRC, Serimax, and Saipem welding systems.
• Practical knowledge of welding in 2G and 5G positions and fatigue-sensitive weld requirements.
• Experience with rigid pipelay, subsea structure installation, and offshore construction vessels, including PLSV and OSR.
• Good knowledge of TotalEnergies Company Rules (CR), General Specifications (GS), and applicable welding standards.
• Strong understanding of welding procedures, ITPs, material traceability, inspection, and non-conformity management.
• Valid BOSIET/T-BOSIET/FOET, as applicable.
• CTA Cause Tree Analysis and TotalEnergies Golden Rules training are required or advantageous, subject to project requirements.
• Valid offshore medical fitness certificate, seaman's book, and OPITO CA-EBS certification.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, with the confidence to challenge contractors and defend technical positions.
• Strong commitment to HSE, environmental protection, quality, and project objectives.

Additional Information

Location: Offshore Suriname, Block 58

Rotation: 35 days on / 35 days off

Work Location: Onboard offshore contractor vessels