Lead Pre-commissioning Engineer

Arkios; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkios is seeking a Lead Pre-Commissioning Engineer in France to oversee studies and prepare pre-commissioning operations for subsea infrastructure on a major offshore project. You will lead offshore pre-commissioning activities for pipelines, supervise pigging, flooding, hydrotesting, and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and offshore teams while interfacing with the client.

A strong background in offshore operations and OGUK certifications is essential to ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Proven experience in pre-commissioning engineering for offshore pipelines and subsea infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of pigging, hydrotesting, flooding, cleaning, and gauging operations.
• Ability to lead engineering activities and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of offshore operations and Oil & Gas projects.
• Fluent English is mandatory, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning engineering activities for offshore pipelines and subsea infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate flooding, cleaning, gauging, pigging, and hydrotesting operations.
• Supervise ballasting and deballasting activities, as well as testing and monitoring of subsea equipment.
• Review technical specifications and participate in engineering reviews and risk assessments.
• Prepare pre-commissioning procedures, execution plans, and technical specifications for subcontractors.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and offshore operational teams.
• Prepare the mobilization of equipment required for offshore operations.
• Provide technical support to offshore personnel during execution.
• Act as a technical interface with the client throughout the engineering and execution phases.
• Contribute to technical and commercial proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Lead pre-commissioning

Offshore pipeline experience

Subsea infrastructure

Pigging

Hydrotesting

Flooding

Cleaning

Gauging

Team coordination

Client interface

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Offshore operations planning

Job description

Industry: Oil & Gas / Offshore Engineering

About Arkios

ARKIOS is an engineering consultancy specializing in supporting complex industrial projects, particularly within the Energy and Oil & Gas sectors.

For a major international offshore project, we are currently looking for an experienced Lead Pre-Commissioning Engineer to oversee engineering studies and the preparation of pre-commissioning operations for subsea infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the project team and the client, you will be responsible for coordinating technical pre-commissioning activities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead pre-commissioning engineering activities for offshore pipelines and subsea infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate flooding, cleaning, gauging, pigging, and hydrotesting operations.
• Supervise ballasting and deballasting activities, as well as testing and monitoring of subsea equipment.
• Review technical specifications and participate in engineering reviews and risk assessments.
• Prepare pre-commissioning procedures, execution plans, and technical specifications for subcontractors.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and offshore operational teams.
• Prepare the mobilization of equipment required for offshore operations.
• Provide technical support to offshore personnel during execution.
• Act as a technical interface with the client throughout the engineering and execution phases.
• Contribute to technical and commercial proposals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Proven experience in pre-commissioning engineering for offshore pipelines and subsea infrastructure.
• Strong technical knowledge of pigging, hydrotesting, flooding, cleaning, and gauging operations.
• Ability to lead engineering activities and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of offshore operations and Oil & Gas projects.
• Fluent English is mandatory, both written and spoken.

Mandatory Offshore Certifications:

• Medical Fitness Certificate (OGUK certified).