Senior Commissioning and Start Up Subsea Control Engineer at Fortis Engineering Services

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Commissioning and Start-Up Subsea Controls Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of commissioning activities for subsea control systems. The successful candidate will ensure safe integration with topside systems and readiness for hydrocarbon production. This position requires a Nigerian National for deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for subsea control systems, ensuring integration with topside systems
• Interface with engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams to validate system functionality and performance
• 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 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 on subsea tieback projects
• Oversee testing and operations of subsea equipment including:
  • Master Control System (MCS)
  • Electrical Power Unit (EPU)
  • Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU)
  • EJB, TUPA, and SCMs
  • Hardware-mounted controls
  • Manifolds and subsea distribution units
  • Flowlines, umbilicals, and jumpers
  • Tubing hangers and Christmas trees
  • Associated transportation, storage, and installation aids
• Ensure all equipment complies with project specifications, procedures, design documentation, and approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
• Develop and implement commissioning plans for subsea control systems including hydraulic, electrical, and communication interfaces
• Participate in Design Reviews, Technical Workshops, HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and other assigned meetings and reviews
• Interface with topside systems (e.g., SSCB, chemical injection systems)

Location

Lagos, Nigeria