FPSO QA/QC Manager

SeaOwl Group; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 161,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaOwl Group is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager for a multi-country FPSO quality program. The role will lead the QA/QC workforce, supervise QA/QC Leaders and Engineers, and ensure alignment with project QMS and contractual requirements.

Based in EPSCC Contractor premises with frequent missions abroad; starting Oct 2026 for 1–4 years with possible renewal. Requires 10–20 years in a similar role and an engineering degree, with English proficiency mandatory.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of professional experience in a similar role with managerial responsibilities.
• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• English language mandatory.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the QA/QC Leaders and Engineers.
• Review Contractors'/Subcontractors' QA/QC Inspection & Test Plans for coherence and adequacy.
• Investigate issues in the application of Project QMS and propose improvements.
• Coordinate lessons learned sessions with TotalEnergies Feedback coordinator.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

English (mandatory)

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Description

MISSIONS / SERVICE DIMENSIONS

• To promote Quality in the project and provide Quality advice.
• To assist the Project Management team in the organisation, implementation and audit of quality procedures related to the project (internal activities oriented)
• To lead and support the Project "Quality Culture" deployment program.
• To be involved during FPSO hook-up, installation, and offshore commissioning phases.

ACTIVITIES

• Support and implement Project HSE Site Instructions and Policies.
• Report HSE anomalies or deficiencies using the anomaly system.
• Ensure office security and safety is maintained and report deficiencies to HSE.
• Report anomalies, incidents, near misses to HSE.
• Carry out HSE inspections and audits as required by HSE.
• Regularly attend Project HSE meetings, training, audits and inspections.
• Provide feedback on HSE conditions, actively promote HSE and safe working practices.
• To promote Quality in the project and provide Quality advice.
• To assist the Project Management team in the organisation, implementation and audit of quality procedures related to the project (internal activities oriented)
• To lead and support the Project "Quality Culture" deployment program.
• The job holder will be responsible for the Quality/PMT workforce and will also supervise functionally the QA/QC Leaders and Engineers
• To investigate any identified or reported problem in the application of Project QMS and propose solutions/improvements to the concerned Managers.
• To review and give advice on Contractors', Subcontractors' and suppliers' QA/QC Inspection & Test Plans for whole coherence and adequacy (format, document control and enforcement to Quality Specifications), knowing that prime responsibility for Quality Control remains with the Packages Managers and their teams.
• To review as necessary Contractor's key documents (e.g.: project execution plans, project quality plans, quality control plans, audit schedules and key project procedures), ensuring that they are in line with Project expectations and that they fulfil contract requirements.
• To ensure confidentiality of all the documentation related to Quality Management (whatever its support)
• To prepare and coordinate the various 'lessons learnt' sessions / workshops / debriefing of the Project in relation with the Feedback coordinator from TotalEnergies headquarters

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

• The Venus FPSO will operate in ultra-deepwater at roughly 3,000 m and is designed to process 160,000 bbl./d of oil with advanced systems to manage large volumes of associated gas, which will be re-injected to maintain reservoir pressure. The unit will be permanently spread-moored using a 16-line mooring system, engineered to ensure station-keeping in relatively harsh Atlantic conditions. The development includes up to 40 subsea wells tied back to the FPSO via the subsea architecture.
• International and multi-cultural environment.
• Position permanently based in EPSCC Contractor premises.
• Frequent mission aboard.

DURATION / LOCATION

• Starting date: October 2026 (subject to FID)
• Duration: 1 year to 4 years after FPSO contract Award
• Renewable: Yes
• Location: 1 year in Paris - France, 18 to 24 months in Singapore, 18 months in Geoje, South Korea
• Status: Residential

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Professional Experience (years): 10-20
• Experience in similar position (years): 10 at same or equivalent position with managerial responsibilities
• Level / Diploma: Engineer, or equivalent
• Languages: English mandatory
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural project environment