Surf Umbilical Specialist

Position: SURF Umbilical Specialist Location: Oslo, Norway Start Date: October 2026 Contract Type: 12 month Renewable Contract Overview We are seeking an experienced SURF Umbilical Specialist to support a major offshore deepwater development project through FEED, tendering, engineering and installation phases.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead umbilical engineering activities
• Support FEED and EPCI delivery
• Manage contractor engineering activities
• Review design documentation and technical submissions
• Support procurement, fabrication and installation
• Participate in offshore campaigns and commissioning

Required Experience

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Experience within project: at least 10 years in large offshore oil & gas SURF deep water projects and experience in umbilical design on an EPCI project.
• Good knowledge of relevant codes (DNV), and preferably of TotalEnergies General Specifications, procedures and policies.
• Previous experience with Major SURF Contractors during project execution for deep water project and follow-up of the engineering and procurement of umbilicals,
• Previous experience with Umbilical Manufacturing Supplier
• Positive, constructive, proactive and pragmatic mindset.
• Ability to work within large teams with other parties (Contractors, suppliers, HQ technical teams, etc).
• Previous experience within a complex and multicultural working environment.

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