Senior Subsea Engineer: Drive Offshore Field Developments

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Subsea Engineer to lead design and execution of complex subsea field developments in the Oil & Gas sector. Based in Paarl, Western Cape, the role demands extensive experience with subsea hardware, installation, and project leadership.

You will guide engineering teams, coordinate with vendors and clients, and drive safe, cost-effective project delivery across all phases including commissioning and start-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of subsea engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience in design, specification and procurement of subsea production systems.
• In-depth knowledge of subsea hardware, installation procedures and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of subsea production systems (wellheads, trees, manifolds, flowlines, umbilicals).
• Develop technical specifications for subsea equipment and services.
• Oversee fabrication, testing, and installation of subsea components and infrastructure.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance during all project phases.
• Manage interfaces with other disciplines, vendors, and clients for integrated execution.
• Develop subsea field development plans considering feasibility, cost, and risk.
• Perform flow assurance, pipeline integrity, and structural mechanics analyses.
• Provide technical support during offshore operations including commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Subsea design

Flow assurance

Project leadership

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Ocean Engineering

Tools

API standards

ISO standards

Subsea hardware

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Subsea Engineer to lead design and execution of complex subsea field developments in the Oil & Gas sector. Based in Paarl, Western Cape, the role demands extensive experience with subsea hardware, installation, and project leadership.

You will guide engineering teams, coordinate with vendors and clients, and drive safe, cost-effective project delivery across all phases including commissioning and start-up.