Subsea Systems Engineer - Remote

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

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Subsea Systems Engineer to join the advanced engineering team. The role is remote-friendly and supports offshore oil and gas projects globally, focusing on design, specification, and integrity management of subsea production systems.

You will collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and operations personnel, applying deep technical knowledge to ensure reliability and performance of subsea equipment while enjoying flexible work across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in subsea engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Expert knowledge of subsea production systems, standards (e.g., API, ISO), and best practices.
• Proven experience in technical analysis, problem-solving, and project support.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, select, and specify subsea equipment, including trees, manifolds, pipelines, and control systems.
• Develop and review technical specifications, engineering drawings, and P&IDs for subsea projects.
• Conduct technical reviews of supplier proposals and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Perform integrity management activities, including risk assessments and inspection planning for subsea assets.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases of subsea projects.
• Collaborate with offshore operations teams to diagnose and resolve subsea system issues, offering remote guidance.

Skills

Subsea engineering

Remote collaboration

Technical analysis

Project support

Communication

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Subsea Systems Engineer to join their advanced engineering team, operating remotely to support projects across their global portfolio. This role is central to the design, specification, and integrity management of subsea production systems for offshore oil and gas fields. You will leverage your deep technical knowledge to ensure the reliability and performance of complex subsea equipment, working closely with project teams, suppliers, and operational personnel. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to cutting-edge offshore projects while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement, based anywhere within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, select, and specify subsea equipment, including trees, manifolds, pipelines, and control systems.
• Develop and review technical specifications, engineering drawings, and P&IDs for subsea projects.
• Conduct technical reviews of supplier proposals and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Perform integrity management activities, including risk assessments and inspection planning for subsea assets.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases of subsea projects.
• Collaborate with offshore operations teams to diagnose and resolve subsea system issues, offering remote guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in subsea engineering within the oil and gas industry .
• Expert knowledge of subsea production systems, standards (e.g., API, ISO), and best practices.
• Proven experience in technical analysis, problem-solving, and project support.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Familiarity with offshore operations and deepwater challenges is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-driven incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous home office setup allowance and ongoing technology support.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and exposure to diverse international projects.
• Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled work-life balance.