Senior Subsea Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Subsea Engineer to lead the design, installation, and integrity management of offshore subsea production systems from the Mahikeng area. You will drive technical decisions and coordinate with interfaces across disciplines in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor in Mechanical/Ocean engineering, 8+ years in subsea, and hands-on with API/DNV standards, with strong leadership and communication to mentor juniors in complex offshore

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Ocean, or related Engineering.
• 8+ years of subsea engineering experience in offshore oil and gas.
• Proficiency in subsea hardware, installation methodologies and integrity management practices.
• Experience with API and DNV standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, adaptable to a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of subsea production equipment, including trees, manifolds, and pipelines.
• Develop and execute subsea installation procedures and campaigns, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage the integrity and maintenance of existing subsea assets, including inspection and repair strategies.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses for subsea structures and equipment.
• Collaborate with project management, manufacturing, and offshore execution teams to ensure project success.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers within the subsea team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Ocean/ related Engineering

Tools

Subsea engineering software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subsea Engineer to join their team, supporting projects from their operational hub near Mahikeng . This role is responsible for the design, installation, and integrity management of subsea production systems for offshore oil and gas developments. You will lead technical aspects of subsea projects, manage interfaces with other disciplines, and ensure that subsea equipment meets stringent performance and safety requirements. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of subsea hardware, installation techniques, and integrity management principles, contributing significantly to the successful execution of complex offshore projects in a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of subsea production equipment, including trees, manifolds, and pipelines.
• Develop and execute subsea installation procedures and campaigns, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage the integrity and maintenance of existing subsea assets, including inspection and repair strategies.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses for subsea structures and equipment.
• Collaborate with project management, manufacturing, and offshore execution teams to ensure project success.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers within the subsea team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Ocean, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in subsea engineering within the offshore oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of subsea hardware, installation methodologies, and integrity management practices.
• Proficiency in relevant subsea engineering software and analysis tools.
• Experience with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., API, DNV).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, adaptable to a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative subsea projects.
• Continuous professional development and training programs.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced industry professionals.
• Convenient location supporting operations near North West province.