Subsea Controls Lead

Subsea Controls Lead
Nigeria

Reports To: EPC-1/3 Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: Subsea Controls Engineer

Role:
Lead Engineer for Subsea Controls. Scope includes design, fabrication, FAT testing, SRT Testing, SIT Testing, installation support, static commissioning, commissioning and start-up of the control system.

General Responsibilities:
- Reviews and provides EM guidance to Contractor design efforts
- Meets the design requirements by participating and advising Contractor in Design reviews, HAZOPs, Risk Analysis and FMECAs
- Maintains a high standard of quality and reliability by monitoring performance and taking action when necessary
- Stewards and influences timely and effective resolution of contractor’s interfaces
- Develops software logic and safety logic together with EM Operations
- Develops System P&IDs with Contractor/EM Operations
- Develops System C&E and Interlock Schedules with Contractor/ EM operations
- Develops FDS for the MCS software with Contractor/EM Operations
- Develops FDS for SPCU, HPU and SESD3 equipment with Contractor/EM Operations
- Participates in development of FDS for IWOCs
- Reviews Contractors Quality/Test and Inspection Plans
- Reviews Contractor’s technical deliverables, specifications, drawings, DFO etc.
- Monitors activities and information flow particular to interface management—identify potential problems and aid development of recommendations.
- Reviews/Assists in development of Contractors’ FAT, EFAT, SRT and SIT procedures.
- Assists Contractor in developing the Insurance, Installation and commissioning and 2 year operating Spares requirements.
- Visits Contractor’s locations periodically, to review component testing thro to FAT of completed equipment.
- Works closely with Contractor/Operations in the software testing to identify compliance with specification requirements/interlocks and C&E requirements.
- Participates in Subsea Controls/Umbilicals SIT at Contractors locations.
- Works closely with Contractor/EM Operations in the development of the Static Commissioning Procedure and Commissioning procedure.
- Participates with the Installation Group/Installation contractor in the installation of the Subsea Controls Equipment and umbilicals
- Stewards the offshore Static Commissioning effort and the offshore Commissioning and Start Up of the project
- Helps Operations develop a displacement/flushing procedure for pre-start up
- Reviews/Accepts Contractors Mechanical Completion Dossiers, and O&M Manuals, for the Subsea Controls and Umbilicals equipment.
- Assists Operations in the ongoing Installation and Commissioning of additional Wells after First Oil up to handover date.
- Compiles a Lessons Learned Dossier for Subsea Controls and Umbilicals.

Competencies:
- Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in subsea systems from preliminary engineering through detailed design, manufacturing and testing. Project experience strongly preferred.
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Must be able to work in multicultural environment
- Knowledge of EMCAPS elements and implementation
- Good interpersonal skills

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