Senior Subsea Valve Lead — Technical Ownership

Sperton Global AS; Bergen; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Ownership over scope

International collaboration

Job summary

Sperton Global AS is seeking a Senior Subsea Lead Valve Engineer to own critical valve systems across offshore and subsea projects. Based in Sandsli, Bergen, you will lead technical scope, engage with clients and suppliers, and drive design, testing, and installation activities.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in subsea/offshore, and extensive experience with valve design, actuation, and sealing technologies. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of subsea or offshore experience.
• Proven experience with valve systems for subsea, topside, or onshore.
• Experience with valve design, actuation, and sealing technologies.
• Knowledge of API, ISO, and NORSOK standards.
• Experience across tender/pre-PO and project execution phases.
• Strong supplier management and technical clarification experience.
• Good English communication with clients and suppliers.
• Ability to independently lead a technical scope within complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Define valve technical requirements, specifications, and selection strategies.
• Act as the technical authority for valve-related decisions.
• Lead technical clarifications with suppliers during tender and pre-PO phases.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, qualifications, and execution readiness.
• Review and approve supplier documentation, designs, and deviations.
• Drive valve scope through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and testing.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and ensure integration with the overall subsea system.
• Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for valve scope with clients.
• Coordinate with systems engineering, procurement, materials, installation, and project teams.
• Manage communication between suppliers, yards, and project execution teams.
• Maintain ownership of valve scope, including technical risks and cost impacts.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks affecting project delivery.
• Provide technical status updates and reporting to project management.
• Support installation and integration of valve-containing systems.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Valve systems

Supplier management

Project leadership

English communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

CREO CAD

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Sperton Global AS is seeking a Senior Subsea Lead Valve Engineer to own critical valve systems across offshore and subsea projects. Based in Sandsli, Bergen, you will lead technical scope, engage with clients and suppliers, and drive design, testing, and installation activities.

The role requires a strong mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in subsea/offshore, and extensive experience with valve design, actuation, and sealing technologies. English communication is essential.