SPS Control Systems Lead

Airswift; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior SPS Control Systems Lead for a 12-month contract, based in the UK with relocation to Azerbaijan for installation in 2028. The role covers subsea controls, ICSS interfaces, and integration across engineering, fabrication, testing, commissioning, and installation for a major offshore gas and condensate development.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in subsea production systems, strong knowledge of API/ISO/DNV standards, and proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Must have 15+ years in Oil & Gas with 10+ years in subsea production systems.
• Proven subsea controls experience on major EPC/EPCI projects.
• Experience reviewing contractor docs, responding to queries, and managing interfaces.
• Experience supervising fabrication and testing across multiple yards (FAT, EFAT, SIT).

Responsibilities

• Support SPS subsea control systems across engineering, fabrication, testing, commissioning, and installation phases.
• Coordinate interfaces for SPS integration into ICSS networks and control rooms.
• Assist in defining project test campaigns and ensuring operability via power, comms, and hydraulics analysis.

Skills

Subsea control systems

ICSS integration

HMI and interfaces

QA/QC and HSE

Cybersecurity testing

English communication

Job description

Job Title: SPS Control Systems Lead

Duration: 12 months, renewable Schedule: Residential / Full-time Location: UK (Bristol, Nailsea), with relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan for the installation phase in 2028

This opportunity offers a senior technical position supporting subsea production systems within a major offshore gas and condensate development. The role focuses on SPS subsea control systems, subsea distribution, interfaces with EPS brownfield facilities, and integration with ICSS and ASPL systems across engineering, fabrication, testing, commissioning, and installation phases. This position will suit candidates looking to contribute to a complex offshore project environment with broad technical scope and long-term project visibility.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, including at least 10 years within subsea production systems.
• Proven experience in subsea controls roles on major EPC or EPCI projects.
• Strong background covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, delivery, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and installation support for subsea control systems.
• Experience reviewing contractor technical documentation, responding to technical queries, and managing discipline interface issues in complex project environments.
• Experience supervising fabrication and testing activities across multiple fabrication yards, including FAT, EFAT, SIT, qualification, and commissioning activities.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of subsea equipment including trees, manifolds, umbilicals, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of international codes and standards including API, ISO, and DNV.
• Ability to coordinate technical specifications for SPS integration into control room, ESD/SD logic, software interfaces, mimics, HMI, and ICSS systems.
• Capability to define SPS control and ICSS networks, interface nodes, interface links, and project execution test campaigns.
• Experience reviewing power, communications, and hydraulic analysis to ensure system operability.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, HSE&Q, and technical assurance requirements within offshore project delivery.
• Ability to support cybersecurity solution implementation and testing on relevant workstations.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with TotalEnergies.
2. Experience with BH.