Offshore SURF Lead & Site Representative

IOTA Group; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies E&P Angola seeks an experienced RSES(D)/Company Site Representative to oversee SURF installation on the offshore installation vessel in Angola. You will lead the offshore team and ensure HSE and project standards are met during installation, testing, and pre-commissioning phases.

The role requires extensive experience on offshore construction vessels, strong coordination across SURF activities and drilling fleets, and ability to mobilize internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Company Representative onboard offshore construction vessels.
• Extensive technical expertise in offshore installation engineering and SURF operations.
• Strong knowledge of SURF fabrication, installation, hook-up, and commissioning.
• Proven experience coordinating offshore installation and drilling fleets and managing complex SIMOPS/COMOPS activities.
• Excellent knowledge of Company technical referentials, procedures, IMCA guidance, and offshore HSE standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary offshore teams.
• Strong contractor management, negotiation, and interface coordination skills.
• Excellent project management capabilities, including cost, schedule, and operational risk management.
• TotalEnergies GSES and/or MEMIR certification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Portuguese and/or French is an advantage.
• Strong reporting, communication, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding offshore environment and undertake international mobilization when required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Company’s offshore representative onboard the installation vessel and serve as the primary focal point for the SURF Contractor.
• Lead and coordinate the Company’s offshore team of five personnel, including the Night Shift Company Site Representative, Surveyor, and MWS representative.
• Supervise SURF installation activities, including surveys, umbilicals, spools, well jumpers, subsea structures, flying leads, and pre-commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, procedures, and project specifications; align with international industry standards.
• Coordinate installation and drilling fleets during SIMOPS and COMOPS activities.
• Participate in hazard assessments and ensure deviations are managed through the MoC process.
• Act as focal point during onboard emergencies and ensure ERP implementation.
• Review and sign Ready for Installation certificates and other required documentation.
• Coordinate with SURF Contractor, MWS, and onshore project teams in Paris and Luanda.
• Monitor offshore activities against approved schedules and anticipate operational challenges.
• Ensure traceability of SPS tools, rigging equipment, and critical installation assets.
• Prepare daily operational reports and communicate with SURF Operations Lead.
• Manage FDL follow-up and resource mobilisation.

Skills

Offshore leadership

SIMOPS/COMOPS coordination

HSE standards knowledge

English fluency

Project management

Contractor management

Job description

TotalEnergies E&P Angola seeks an experienced RSES(D)/Company Site Representative to oversee SURF installation on the offshore installation vessel in Angola. You will lead the offshore team and ensure HSE and project standards are met during installation, testing, and pre-commissioning phases.

The role requires extensive experience on offshore construction vessels, strong coordination across SURF activities and drilling fleets, and ability to mobilize internationally.