Commissioning Subsea Engineer

Iotagroup; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Iotagroup seeks a senior Commissioning Subsea Engineer to oversee the commissioning of inlet and condensate facilities, and onshore subsea support equipment, from design through start-up. You will coordinate with engineering, contracting, procurement, construction and operations to meet MC, RFSU and RFL milestones under SIMOPS, ensuring a safe handover to Operations.

The role requires 15+ years in oil & gas, with strong subsea control systems experience and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Process/Mechanical/Control/Subsea Engineering.
• 15+ years in onshore/offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 10 years in subsea equipment operations and subsea control systems.
• 10+ years in commissioning or process systems, with ≥5 years in senior commissioning roles.
• Experience with gas inlet, slug catcher and condensate stabilisation in LNG or gas-processing facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HIPPS, beach valves, subsea chemical injection, MEG, HPUs.
• Ability to read P&IDs, cause and effect matrices, and control narratives.
• Experience developing commissioning procedures, test packs, punch lists, schedules and MC/RFSU/RFL dossiers.
• Proven track record of achieving MC, RFSU and RFL milestones.
• Experience under SIMOPS during hydrocarbon introduction.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning of systems and subsystems for Inlet and Condensate facilities.
• Supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to hit MC, RFSU and RFL milestones.
• Contribute to development and review of commissioning deliverables.
• Ensure contractors comply with contractual, specifications and HSE standards.
• Supervise on-site commissioning and manage interfaces between contractors and vendors.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Contracting, Procurement, Construction and Operations teams.
• Witness commissioning activities with Operations during hydrocarbon introduction.
• Ensure safe and efficient handover of facilities to Operations.
• Comply with HSE requirements and code of conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English (fluent)

Education

Master's degree in Process/Mechanical/Control/Subsea Engineering

Job description

As a Commissioning Subsea Engineer , you will oversee the commissioning of the Inlet and Condensate facilities and onshore subsea support equipment , from engineering preparation through execution and start-up.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the commissioning of systems and subsystems for the Inlet and Condensate facilities, ensuring proper handover to Operations.
• Supervise the preparation and scheduling of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to achieve safe and timely Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) and Ready for Loading (RFL) milestones.
• Actively contribute to the development and review of pre-commissioning and commissioning engineering deliverables during the engineering phase.
• Ensure contractors comply with contractual requirements, project specifications and HSE standards .
• Supervise commissioning activities on site and manage interfaces between contractors, subcontractors and equipment vendors .
• Coordinate with Engineering, Contracting, Procurement, Construction and Operations teams to ensure progress towards final RFSU.
• Coordinate the witnessing of commissioning activities with Operations personnel and complete remaining commissioning activities following hydrocarbon introduction under SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) conditions.
• Ensure the safe and efficient commissioning and handover of facilities to Operations.
• Comply with and enforce HSE requirements and the applicable code of conduct at all times.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Process, Mechanical, Control or Subsea Engineering .
• Minimum 15 years of experience in onshore/offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in subsea equipment operations and subsea control systems, including manifolds, wells, umbilicals, SCS/SCM, MCS, HPU and EPU/TUTA.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commissioning or process systems , including at least 5 years in senior commissioning roles .
• Proven experience in commissioning gas inlet, slug catcher and condensate stabilisation systems within LNG or gas-processing facilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of HIPPS, beach valves, subsea chemical injection, MEG systems and hydraulic power units (HPU) .
• Solid background in process and control engineering , including the ability to read and interpret P&IDs, cause & effect matrices and control narratives.
• Experience in developing and reviewing commissioning procedures, test packs, punch lists, commissioning schedules and MC/RFSU/RFL dossiers .
• Proven track record in achieving Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) and Ready for Loading (RFL) milestones.
• Experience working under SIMOPS conditions , particularly during hydrocarbon introduction.
• Strong communication, coordination and leadership skills , with the ability to manage multiple interfaces in multicultural and multi-site environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and influence stakeholders through sound technical arguments .
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.

Starting Date: 04 January 2027

Duration of the Mission: 12 months

Position: Residential