Remote Subsea Systems Engineer for Offshore Projects

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical coverage

Retirement savings

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Subsea Systems Engineer for a fully remote role supporting offshore oil and gas projects from home.

You will design, specify, procure and install subsea production systems including wellheads, Xmas trees, manifolds and umbilicals. Based in South Africa, you will work with clients and contractors globally, leveraging strong PM and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related discipline.
• Minimum 9 years of subsea engineering experience in oil and gas.
• In-depth knowledge of subsea production systems, components, and installation methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Experience with subsea system design software and simulation tools is advantageous.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.
• Experience with deepwater or ultra-deepwater projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review technical specifications for subsea equipment and services.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses for subsea systems.
• Manage the interface between different subsea components and surface facilities.
• Oversee the procurement process for subsea equipment, including vendor selection and technical bid evaluation.
• Review and approve vendor designs, manufacturing procedures, and test plans.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., API, DNV) and company specifications.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies related to subsea systems.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including project management, structural, pipeline, and marine operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in subsea engineering design and execution.

Skills

Subsea engineering

Project management

Remote collaboration

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Naval Architecture

Tools

Subsea design software

Simulation tools

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Subsea Systems Engineer for a fully remote role supporting offshore oil and gas projects from home.

You will design, specify, procure and install subsea production systems including wellheads, Xmas trees, manifolds and umbilicals. Based in South Africa, you will work with clients and contractors globally, leveraging strong PM and collaboration skills.