UFR Material and Welding Engineer

SeaOwl Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies OneTech in Paris is seeking a senior UFR Materials, Welding and NDE Engineering Service professional to oversee material, welding and NDE activities for the Suriname UFR package across design, qualification, fabrication, testing and commissioning. The role requires extensive experience in offshore Oil & Gas projects, strong leadership and cost optimization focus, and fluent English.

Start ASAP, contract extends to 31 December 2028 with renewable option, residential location in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in offshore Oil & Gas projects, especially related to UFR equipment welding and NDE activities.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to manage relationships with Project team and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Materials, Welding & NDE activities across design, qualification, supply, fabrication, and commissioning.
• Coordinate UFR engineering studies, QA/QC, and interfaces between contracts.
• Ensure HSE, quality, and technical documentation compliance across all project phases.
• Act as technical referent to Contractors and supervise design activities.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Synthesis & problem solving

Cost optimization

Proactive/energetic

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Description

Mission

The Service Holder will be responsible for all Material, Welding and NDE aspects of the UFR package, covering activities from design, qualification, supply, manufacturing and construction through pre-commissioning and commissioning for operation. The role will ensure overall consistency with good industry practices and compliance with applicable codes and technical standards.

Activities

As UFR Material / Welding and NDE Engineering Service for the UFR package, the Service Holder shall:

• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding H3SE, implement H3SE rules and requirements within the area of responsibility, and comply with H3SE training requirements for the position.
• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding Company Ethics and the “Code of Conduct” policy, and promote and enforce the Anti-Corruption Program in force.
• Remain informed of UFR-related Company Rules and Specifications (CRs/GSs), international norms and standards, and identify all applicable requirements for the Suriname package.
• Identify, implement and manage any study and/or qualification program requested for UFR engineering, construction, fabrication, testing or installation.
• Coordinate Materials, Welding & NDE studies related to design, risk analysis, QA/QC, etc.
• Ensure a clear definition of the technical scope of work and interfaces between contracts; produce required CFT documentation; and review bidders’ proposed execution plans and schedules.
• Ensure that engineering, fabrication, construction, testing, qualification, pre-commissioning and commissioning aspects are suitably addressed during the different engineering phases by timely reviewing, or arranging the review of, and validating relevant UFR documentation issued by Contractors (technical documentation, queries and derogation requests).
• Supervise and approve Materials, Welding & NDE-related detailed design activities, and support the Engineering Manager in advising on and supporting qualification activities linked to the use of new or non-standard/common technology, including NDE, Welding & Materials matters.
• Coordinate welding and NDT expertise, and audit and vet equipment and service providers for Welding & Materials procurement and construction.
• Define, develop, issue and maintain all necessary technical documentation related to the Suriname UFR packages. Support and participate in developing and maintaining the Project Management main documents (SOR, FDP, PEP, PQP, Risks, etc.) for UFR matters.
• Ensure HSE&Q issues are correctly addressed in all UFR technical documentation. Raise comments and highlight deviations and unacceptable or unjustified design choices that could affect UFR equipment during fabrication, installation and production.
• Act as the technical referent vis‑i‑vis Contractors and coordinate all activities of the UFR Engineering team by informing, supporting and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives.
• Participate in project reviews as requested by the TotalEnergies referential (PR, DER, CSPP, etc.).
• Ensure safe working practices are used within the team during all project phases.
• Ensure confidentiality of all UFR documentation produced, whatever its support.
• Gather lessons learned, provide feedback to other TotalEnergies OneTech entities as required, and participate in project close‑out activities and reporting.

Context and environment

The activity takes place during the execution phase of a major project in Suriname. The Suriname GPI is a multidisciplinary team coordinating studies managed by TotalEnergies OneTech on the Deep and Shallow Water discoveries in offshore Suriname Block 58.

The project’s technical challenges include reservoir development and management, the FPSO, and the subsea production/injection system. The Suriname Team will develop the project with the objectives of maximizing economic results by optimizing reserves and schedule, reducing costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and maintaining the technical quality of installations while meeting high H3SE requirements.

Duration and location

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Until 31 December 2028, for the duration of the project
• Renewable: Yes
• Location: Paris, France, with follow-up at manufacturing and construction sites
• Status: Residential

Qualifications and experience required

• Master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong tropism for Project.
• At least 10 years of experience in the study and execution phases of large offshore Oil & Gas projects, especially related to UFR equipment welding and NDE activities.
• Strong multitasking skills.
• Strong team spirit and ability to manage relationships skillfully and efficiently with the Project team and external teams, including OneTech technical specialists and Contractors.
• Spirit of synthesis and skills for solving technical issues.
• Continual focus on cost optimization for Project activities.
• Attentive to Project needs and able to contribute to process improvement.
• Autonomous, proactive and energetic.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with TTE projects would be a strong plus.