SPS In-Country Operation Leader – Suriname
- Full-time
Company Description
IOTA Group has been supporting its clients for more than 40 years by providing specialized technical expertise for complex international projects, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
The GranMorgu Project, operated by TotalEnergies E&P on Block 58 offshore Suriname, is a major deepwater oil development targeting approximately 700 million barrels of reserves, with first oil expected in 2028. The SPS In-Country Operation Leader will coordinate subsea production systems readiness, contractor performance, logistics, and offshore installation activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution.
Job Description
- Coordinate readiness of subsea production systems (SPS) equipment, including XTs, wellhead systems, tooling, flying leads, manifolds, and subsea distribution systems.
- Plan and coordinate SPS personnel, equipment, and logistics for offshore drilling and subsea installation campaigns.
- Monitor SPS contractor and subcontractor performance against project schedules, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate interfaces with Drilling & Completion, SURF, Field Operations, and other project packages.
- Manage LOF contract call-off activities and monitor Life of Field services budgets and expenditure.
- Lead resolution of technical, operational, and quality issues with contractors and relevant engineering teams.
- Coordinate operational meetings, manage priorities, and maintain effective communication across project stakeholders.
- Review and approve SPS technical documentation, procedures, risk assessments, and offshore work plans, as appropriate.
- Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and preservation activities.
- Ensure compliance with H3SE requirements, company standards, ethics policies, and applicable offshore safety procedures.
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant technical discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including approximately 10 years in project environments.
- Extensive experience in subsea production systems and offshore construction, installation, and commissioning within the oil and gas industry.
- Previous SPS experience on TotalEnergies projects is expected.
- Good knowledge of subsea design, operational codes and standards, and Company E&P General Specifications.
- Experience in marine operations involving ROVs, offshore installation supervision, and onshore/offshore lifting operations.
- Strong leadership, coordination, communication, problem-solving, and contractor management skills.
- Ability to represent the company at senior level and work effectively in complex, multicultural project environments.
- Fluent English required; French is an advantage.
- Valid offshore medical certificate and relevant offshore survival certifications (BOSIET and MIST, or applicable CBSP/HUET certifications).
- Familiarity with OPERCOM methodology and ICAPS, or equivalent pre-commissioning and commissioning systems, is an advantage.
Additional Information
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname, with potential offshore assignments aboard installation vessels and/or drilling ships.
Start Date: 4 January 2027.
Duration: 1–3 years, minimum initial period of 1 year.
Status: Resident position.
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