Principal SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Riser and Flowlines) Commissioning Engineer at Fortis Engineering Services

Position Overview

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated Principal SURF (Subsea, Umbilical, Riser and Flowlines) Commissioning Engineer to provide commissioning services for a Nigerian National subsea tieback project. This role involves overseeing the pre-commissioning and commissioning of subsea equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with all technical specifications and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote Goal Zero Safety and Quality culture and drive compliance at the worksite
• Enforce Shell and IOGP HSE policies and procedures at company worksites
• Review and provide input to technical specification documents, P&IDs, and other detailed engineering documents for subsea control systems and interfacing systems
• Respond to SURF-related queries and provide technical clarification to contractors
• Provide expert support for SURF pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Oversee testing and operations of subsea equipment including:
  • Master Control System (MCS)
  • Electrical Power Unit (EPU)
  • Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
  • EJB, TUPA, SCMs, Hardware Mounted Controls, manifolds, subsea distribution units, flowlines, umbilicals, jumpers, tubing hangers, and Christmas trees
  • Associated transportation, storage, and installation aids
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, procedures, design documentation, and approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) through testing and validation
• Participate in Design Reviews, Technical Workshops, HAZID, HAZOPS, and other assigned meetings and reviews
• Drive safe, timely, and efficient execution of work scope based on project schedule
• Develop testing protocols, testing procedures, operations procedures, and support documentation to ensure operational integrity and readiness
• Witness site activities including Site Receipt Inspection, Site Integration, Factory Acceptance Test, Extended Factory Acceptance Test, and System Integration Test, confirming compliance with approved procedures
• Work with contractors to ensure quality issues are properly identified and resolved

Location

Lagos, Nigeria