Mechanical Leader

  • Full-time

Company Description

Join a major offshore development project supporting the Kaminho field development offshore Angola. Operated by TotalEnergies in partnership with Petronas and Sonangol, the project involves the delivery of a spread-moored FPSO with subsea production systems targeting first oil in 2028. The Mechanical Leader will play a key role in ensuring mechanical integrity, maintenance readiness, commissioning support, and operational excellence from detailed engineering through startup and handover to operations.

Job Description

  • Act as the Mechanical Authority within the Field Operations team.
  • Define and implement maintenance and reliability strategies for mechanical equipment.
  • Review and approve maintenance philosophies, spare parts strategies, criticality assessments, and maintenance plans.
  • Ensure integrity and compliance of Safety and Environment Critical Elements (SECE).
  • Review engineering deliverables and provide operational and maintenance input during design.
  • Participate in vendor inspections, integrated package testing, 3D model reviews, and lifting studies.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and handover activities to operations.
  • Ensure CMMS and maintenance systems are fully developed and operational before First Oil.
  • Monitor equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.
  • Manage equipment obsolescence and optimize operational expenditure (OPEX).
  • Lead digital initiatives within the discipline, including development of PI Vision displays and performance monitoring tools.
  • Coordinate with project, operations, maintenance, and technical authorities to ensure alignment with company standards.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering (BAC+2 minimum).
  • Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including 12+ years in the oil and gas industry.
  • At least 10 years in mechanical maintenance, reliability, integrity, or operations roles.
  • Strong experience with rotating and static equipment on offshore production facilities or FPSOs.
  • Experience supporting major capital projects, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
  • Knowledge of maintenance engineering, reliability methodologies, and spare parts management.
  • Experience with high-voltage equipment and HV drives.
  • Familiarity with CMMS, maintenance systems, and digital performance monitoring tools.
  • Strong reporting and analytical skills, including Excel, Power BI, and PI System/PI Vision.
  • Fluent English, written and spoken.
  • Previous experience within a TotalEnergies environment is essential.
  • Working knowledge of TotalEnergies referential and standards is required.

Additional Information

Location: Saint Quentin En Yveline , Paris, Pau, France

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