Principal Offshore Engineer (HUC)

Job title : Principal Offshore Engineer (HUC)

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : September 28, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Responsibilities

• The Principal Offshore Engineer (HUC) will be responsible for the hook-up and commissioning activities of all topsides and bridges (including systems and subsystems) at the project site (offshore).
• Additional responsibilities will include supporting the SWO Execution Lead with the transportation and installation of all in-country fabrication scopes (jackets and piles) and out-of-country scopes (topsides and bridges).
• The project is schedule driven, so the candidate will need to proactively manage the T&I and HUC contractors and the respective work locations (onshore and offshore) and the installation/offshore window. It is essential that the candidate is highly motivated with the ability to manage multiple complex problems, integrating solutions across multiple disciplines in a dynamic project environment.
• The candidate will be the direct line supervisor for Contract staff in the Execution Team. In P&E we believe that an inclusive and diverse workplace is essential to our future success.
• The Principal Offshore Engineer (HUC) role supports the SWO Execution Lead to achieve project objectives through the following accountabilities:
• Administrate the T&I and HUC contracts per the defined scope, within cost & schedule (SWO Execution Lead will be the CH)
• Transportation and installation of all in-country fabrication scopes (jackets and piles) and out-of-country scopes (topsides and bridges) for the HA development projects within cost & schedule
• Support the load-out of the three jacket structures and associated piles from the epF2 contractor (in-country)
• Support the load-out of the three topsides structures and two bridges from the EPF1 contractor (out-of-country)
• Manage the T&I design by the contractor and manage the interface between fabricators and contractor
• Complete hook-up and commissioning activities for all topsides and bridges at the project site (offshore)
• Provide input into the detailed design (DED) of the topsides and bridges, with the ability to incorporate critical activities related to offshore installation, hook-up, commissioning and handover into the final design
• Support Fabrication Manager and fabrication contractor complete systems/subsystems cold commissioning prior to sail away
• Define the carryover work, including finalizing an agreement between EPF1, HUC and Company prior to sail awayy
• Support the load-out of the three topsides structures and two bridges from the EPF1 contractor (out-of-country), as necessary
• Support Operations during dynamic/hot commissioning of each system and subsystem through final handover (P2A)
• Manage the interfaces with the following key groups: EPF1, epF2, Wells, T&I, HUC, Pipelay and ORCSU
• Participate in risk assessment process as well as other project reviews to identify key technical risks and propose solutions for those risks specific to jacket, piles, topsides and commissioning
• Ensure seamless handover of platforms and bridges from T&I contractor to HUC contractor
• Ensure seamless handover (P2A) of platforms and bridges to Operations
• Deliver risk-mitigation strategies and cost-saving opportunities through rigorous review (including contractor’s input) of topsides/bridges detailed design, as well as contractor’s strategies, plans, schedule and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate in an Engineering discipline, COREN registered with working knowledge of oil and gas facilities and project engineering systems, tools and practices
• Must have at least 15 years’ extensive experience in oil & gas industry
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in offshore commissioning work, with at least 5 years in an offshore execution role
• Must have at least 10 years’ experience in commissioning various (gas compression, production, electrical, power generation, utility, flare, PACO, etc.) systems
• Must have experience and proven track record in contract management and able to maintain a good working relationship with contractors during the execution of the contracts
• Experience in multiple platform/package commissioning is preferable
• Offshore certifications (OSP, BOSIET, etc.).

Special Challenges:

• Multiple worksites including onshore fabrication yards across multiple countries and shallow offshore project location
• The security situation in the Niger Delta
• Logistics management, integration across multiple disciplines and contractors as well as communication skills will be a primary challenge
• Manage a challenging schedule, without sacrificing HSSE or quality requirements
• Managing offshore construction/commissioning site safety in view of the large number of workers with differing levels of safety knowledge and motivation

Dimensions:

• CAPEX: total project over $2Bln, contract value of ~$100mln HUC
• Direct Reports: The Position has approximately 2-5 direct reports (anticipated to be contingent resources) .