Naval Engineer

NES Fircroft are delighted to be partnering with a major oil and gas operator who are looking for a Naval Engineer to work on one of their key projects in Paris or London. The position will be on a contract basis for 12 months-renewable, The schedule will be Mon – Fri. In return the individual will be provided with an attractive rate

• Purpose of role: 
• To take the responsibility, under the Hull Buoy and Mooring Manager’s, of part of the activities, as defined by his hierarchy:
• Ensuring that Engineering / Qualification / Procurement activities are performed in line with Contracts requirements and Project Specifications, all within project schedule
• Ensuring that Engineering / Qualification / Procurement activities are performed in line with TotalEnergies General Specifications and issue proper derogations, if required
• Supporting during tendering process
• Following up the Naval Engineering / Qualification / Procurement activities
• Follow up FEED contractor engineering regarding naval engineering
• Direct the FEED contractor to effective resolution of all interface matter related to naval engineering
• Ensuring correct and timely information is provided by FEED contractor to other contractors
• Assisting in interface management with other packages
• Answering FEED Contractor technical queries as necessary
• Ensuring that HSE requirements are taken into consideration during design
• Getting assistance from TotalEnergies specialists, or third parties, if required, for specific topics
• Coordinating with TEPA as necessary
• Providing inputs to contract correspondence, as necessary
• Issuing reports and presentations as necessary
• Participating in various technical reviews (Hazids, Hazops, Project Technical Reviews, Risk Assessments…) and ensuring implementation of recommendations as necessary
• Liaising actively with all concerned technical specialists involved in the technical development / management of said contracts. The service holder shall also have to liaise actively with other Line
• Managers (HSE, QA and LC) and with specialists from Project Services (planner, budget, and cost control) for the development / management of contracts.
• Performing the close-out of Contract(s) with respect to TEP Angola and Project procedures.
• Participating in reducing contractual risks associated with interfaces with other packages and highlighting potential risks occurring during the execution of the contract.
• Timely reporting to the HBM Manager, assisting him, as required, in communication with Project Management, and highlighting progress and encountered areas of concern.

•  HSE
• To ensure that all safety and environmental required studies will be reviewed/updated, and that final design will comply with ALARP policy,
• To ensure that the design will comply with all HSE requirements,
• To attend safety inductions as required and adapt behavior to fully comply with office security, health, and safety instruction,
• To stay vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of hazard and surroundings,
• To participate to local programmes or initiative to improve HSSE performance,
• To report to Management on any issue or observation and propose way of improvement.

Areas of expertise:

• Qualification: Engineer or equivalent
• Languages: English mandatory – Portuguese would be a plus
• Professional Experience: 15 /20 years in Oil & Gas industry on Offshore Projects / Fields
• Experience within project: ± 10 years with sound engineering experience in naval engineering

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.