Umbilicals Pre-Commissioning Field Engineer

TLDR

Support umbilical pre-commissioning activities by supervising and coordinating testing, documentation, and safety standards for offshore projects.

1. Preparation & Coordination

  • Act as the client’s focal point for all umbilical pre‑commissioning activities onboard vessels, in yards and onshore facilities.
  • Coordinate interfaces between installation teams, commissioning, engineering, vendors and HSE.
  • Review umbilical pre‑commissioning procedures and provide technical comments.
  • Identify technical issues requiring escalation during procedure review or installation meetings.

2. Umbilical Testing & Verification

Supervise and validate all umbilical‑specific pre‑commissioning tasks, including:

  • Pre- and post‑loadout electrical, hydraulic and fiber‑optic testing
  • Monitoring of umbilical installation operations
  • Pre‑installation testing
  • Post‑installation and post hook‑up testing
  • Validation of OTDR traces, electrical tests, hydraulic pressure tests and continuity test results
  • Ensuring compliance across Phases 0, 1 and 2 of the EPCI scope

3. QA/QC, Documentation & Reporting

  • Review and sign off all relevant test records, calibration certificates and data sheets.
  • Ensure field documentation accuracy and completeness for final handover dossiers.
  • Provide daily progress reporting on umbilical activities, highlighting deviations, risks and forward plans.
  • Contribute to lessons learned and project close‑out documentation.

. Safety & Field Leadership

  • Participate in toolbox talks, HIRAs, JSAs and SIMOPS coordination specific to umbilical activities.
  • Promote and enforce safety standards across all onshore and offshore scopes.
  • Intervene immediately in case of unsafe acts, deviations or non‑conformances.
  • Engineering degree (Mechanical, Subsea, Electrical, Controls, or equivalent).
  • Minimum 10 years Oil & Gas experience in technical, offshore or HSE‑related positions.
  • At least 5 years experience in umbilical pre‑commissioning for offshore projects.
  • Strong understanding of umbilical systems, subsea control systems and fiber‑optic/hydraulic testing.
  • Familiarity with deepwater operations and vessel‑based construction activities.
  • Knowledge of DNV/API/ISO standards and pre‑commissioning best practices.
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, isometric drawings, hydraulic profiles and test diagrams.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills in multicultural and high‑pressure environments.
  • Ability to work offshore with required certifications (BOSIET, offshore medical, etc.).
  • Fluent English
  • Starting date : June 2026
  • Duration : 1 year renewanble
  • Rotation 4x4

IOTA GROUP is an international engineering and technical assistance company dedicated to supporting major energy and industrial projects globally. We cater primarily to key players in the energy sector, providing critical infrastructure support and adhering to the highest safety and operational standards.

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