SPS Engineering and Technical Lead – Paris

SPS Engineering & Technical Lead - Paris

Location: Paris, France Contract: 12-Month Renewable Contract Working Arrangement: Residential Rate: Day Rate

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced SPS Engineering & Technical Lead to lead all engineering and technical activities associated with the Subsea Production Systems (SPS) package for a major deepwater offshore oil development.

Based residentially in Paris, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the technical integrity and delivery of the SPS package throughout the engineering and execution phases, covering fabrication, construction, testing, qualification, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

The role will involve close coordination with engineering specialists, contractors, fabrication yards and other project packages, alongside periodic missions to Suriname and SPS contractor facilities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all engineering and technical activities associated with the SPS package.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company rules, specifications, international codes and industry standards.
• Identify and coordinate studies and surveys required to support SPS engineering, construction, fabrication, testing and installation activities.
• Define, develop, issue and maintain the engineering and technical documentation required for the SPS package.
• Support the development and maintenance of key project management documents, including project execution plans, quality plans and risk documentation.
• Review and validate contractor documentation, technical queries and requests for derogation to ensure all engineering and execution requirements are adequately addressed.
• Coordinate with headquarters specialists and other project entities regarding deviations from applicable technical requirements.
• Ensure HSE, quality and technical requirements are appropriately addressed throughout all SPS documentation.
• Identify and challenge unacceptable or unjustified design decisions that could affect equipment integrity during fabrication, installation or production.
• Oversee and control the fabrication and testing of SPS equipment across multiple fabrication yards.
• Ensure contractors implement the required QA/QC and HSE standards and deliver in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure SPS equipment is ready for safe and effective onshore and offshore operations.
• Coordinate interfaces with other project packages, including Drilling & Completion, Umbilicals, Flowlines & Risers (UFR), and Field Operations.
• Participate in project reviews, technical assessments and relevant project workshops.
• Provide regular progress reports to the SPS Manager, highlighting key concerns, issues and delivery status.
• Track variation requests against the agreed SPS scope and support the SPS Manager and Package Control Manager with assessments and decisions.
• Support technical discussions and meetings with project partners and other stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to project close-out activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive engineering and technical expertise in Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
• Significant experience working on both deepwater and shallow-water SPS projects.
• At least 10 years of experience within a similar project environment.
• Strong knowledge of SPS engineering, fabrication, construction, testing, qualification and offshore installation.
• Proven experience overseeing contractor engineering deliverables, fabrication activities and equipment testing.
• Experience coordinating technical interfaces across multidisciplinary offshore project packages.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control and HSE requirements within subsea project execution.
• Excellent technical leadership, coordination and communication skills.
• Fluent English and French are required.
• Significant SPS engineering and technical experience on major international oil and gas projects is expected.

Contract Details

• Residential position based in Paris, France.
• Initial 12-month contract, renewable.
• Day-rate engagement.
• Periodic international travel to Suriname and SPS contractor fabrication facilities worldwide.
• Opportunity to lead the engineering and technical delivery of a major deepwater subsea production systems package.