Senior Subsea Engineer - Hybrid Role in Offshore O&G

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Subsea Engineer to design, install and maintain subsea production systems in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will work across flow assurance, structural integrity and asset management while balancing office and on-site or remote analysis needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering and at least six years of subsea experience in Oil & Gas, with strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' subsea engineering experience in Oil & Gas, offshore exposure preferred.
• Experience with subsea production systems, equipment and installation methodologies.
• Strong understanding of flow assurance, pipeline engineering, and structural mechanics.
• Hybrid work experience is beneficial; willingness to travel to hubs near Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Design, specification and procurement of subsea hardware (Christmas trees, manifolds, umbilicals, flowlines).
• Develop and execute subsea installation procedures and campaigns with safety in mind.
• Oversee integrity management and maintenance of existing subsea assets, including inspections and repairs.
• Conduct flow assurance studies for efficient hydrocarbon transport from reservoir to facilities.
• Perform structural analyses and integrity assessments of subsea components and structures.
• Collaborate with drilling, production and project management teams across lifecycles.
• Provide technical support for subsea operations and troubleshoot installation/production issues.
• Review vendor documentation for project compliance and quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Ocean Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Subsea Engineer to design, install and maintain subsea production systems in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will work across flow assurance, structural integrity and asset management while balancing office and on-site or remote analysis needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering and at least six years of subsea experience in Oil & Gas, with strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.