Subsea Control Systems Lead

Groupe GISMIC; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe GISMIC is seeking an experienced SPS Subsea Control Systems Lead for the Absheron Project, overseeing subsea production systems across EPC/EPCI scopes with international assignments and relocation. The role requires leading ICSS integration, HMI, ESD/SD logic and FAT/ SIT activities.

Initial duties include supporting all project phases, overseeing commissioning and qualification, and coordinating across global teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas.
• At least 10 years in Subsea Production Systems (SPS).
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work on major EPC / EPCI subsea projects.
• Handle subsea equipment including trees, manifolds, umbilicals and control systems.
• Manage ICSS integration, HMI, ESD/SD logic, control networks and SPS interfaces.
• Oversee FAT, EFAT, SIT, qualification, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Support activities related to the Absheron Project during all project phases.
• Undertake international travel as required.
• Relocate to Baku, Azerbaijan for the installation phase in 2028.

Skills

Subsea controls

ICSS integration

HMI

ESD/SD logic

SPS interfaces

FAT/EFAT/SIT

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SPS Subsea Control Systems Lead for the Absheron Project, a major offshore Oil & Gas development.

About the Role

SPS Subsea Control Systems Lead for a major offshore Oil & Gas development, responsible for subsea production systems and controls across major EPC / EPCI subsea projects, including international assignments and relocation.

Responsibilities

• Work on major EPC / EPCI subsea projects.


• Handle subsea equipment including trees, manifolds, umbilicals and control systems.


• Manage ICSS integration, HMI, ESD/SD logic, control networks and SPS interfaces.


• Oversee FAT, EFAT, SIT, qualification, pre-commissioning and commissioning.


• Support activities related to the Absheron Project during all project phases.


• Undertake international travel as required.


• Relocate to Baku, Azerbaijan for the installation phase in 2028.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas.


• At least 10 years in Subsea Production Systems (SPS).


• Fluent English is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Strong background in Subsea Control Systems / SPS Controls.


• Strong knowledge of subsea equipment including trees, manifolds, umbilicals and control systems.


• Experience with ICSS integration, HMI, ESD/SD logic, control networks and SPS interfaces.


• Experience with FAT, EFAT, SIT, qualification, pre-commissioning and commissioning.


• Strong understanding of international standards including API, ISO and DNV.

Preferred Skills

• TotalEnergies and Baker Hughes experience is an advantage.


• Bristol/Nailsea, UK initially.


• Relocation to Baku, Azerbaijan for the installation phase in 2028.


• Start October 2026.


• Initial 12-month contract, renewable up to 3 years