RSES(D) / Company Site Representative – Offshore Installation Vessel

Job description

Act as the Company's offshore representative onboard the installation vessel and serve as the primary focal point for the SURF Contractor. Lead and coordinate the Company's offshore team of five personnel, including the Night Shift Company Site Representative, Surveyor, and MWS representative. Supervise SURF installation activities, including surveys, umbilicals, spools, well jumpers, subsea structures, flying leads, and pre-commissioning. Ensure compliance with Company HSE standards, approved procedures, project specifications, and international industry standards. Coordinate installation and drilling fleets, including the pipelay vessel, drillship, and support vessels, during SIMOPS and COMOPS activities. Participate in hazard assessments, identify operational risks, and ensure deviations are managed through the Management of Change (MoC) process. Act as the Company's focal point during onboard emergencies and ensure implementation of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP). Verify installation readiness and review and sign Ready for Installation (RFI) certificates and other required documentation. Coordinate with the SURF Contractor, Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS), and onshore project teams in Paris and Luanda. Monitor offshore activities against the approved schedule and anticipate operational challenges. Ensure traceability and proper follow-up of SPS tools, rigging equipment, and critical installation assets. Prepare daily operational reports and maintain effective communication with the SURF Operations Lead. Manage and approve Fiche de Liaison (FDL) follow-up and support personnel and resource mobilization. Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Minimum 15 years of experience as a Company Representative onboard offshore construction vessels. Extensive technical expertise in offshore installation engineering and SURF operations. Strong knowledge of SURF fabrication, installation, hook-up, and commissioning. Proven experience coordinating offshore installation and drilling fleets and managing complex SIMOPS/COMOPS activities. Excellent knowledge of Company technical referentials, procedures, IMCA guidance, and offshore HSE standards. Demonstrated leadership and experience managing multidisciplinary offshore teams. Strong contractor management, negotiation, and interface coordination skills. Excellent project management capabilities, including cost, schedule, and operational risk management. Valid BOSIET/HUET certification. TotalEnergies GSES and/or MEMIR certification is an advantage. Fluency in English is mandatory; Portuguese and/or French is an advantage. Strong reporting, communication, planning, and decision-making skills. Ability to work effectively in a demanding offshore environment and undertake international mobilization when required. Location: Offshore Angola, with potential international mobilization Start Date: Q1 2027 Contract Duration: 8–12 months, with potential for extension Rotation: 4 weeks on rotation | Day Shift The Kaminho Project is a major deepwater offshore development in Block 20/11, Angola, operated by TotalEnergies E&P Angola in partnership with Petronas and Sonangol E&P. The project targets first oil in mid-2028. The Company is seeking an experienced RSES(D) / Company Site Representative to oversee SURF installation operations onboard the installation vessel, coordinate offshore installation and drilling fleets, lead the Company offshore team, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements, approved procedures, and project specifications.