RusselSmith is a leading integrated energy services provider with a focus on asset integrity management, operations and production, technology solutions and engineering.
Our services ensure that our customers have access to reliable data about the states of their assets and that their assets continue to perform reliably and safely all through their initial design lives, and even for extended periods after their design lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Authority, Subsea / ROV Operations
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Divisional Head, Subsea Division
Job Description
TA (Technical Authority) Duties:
- Establish policies, strategies and technical expertise related Subsea / ROV activity for RusselSmith (RS).
- Ensure safe and consistent application of CLIENT’s referential documents, codes, standards and good engineering practice.
Activities:
- Schedule, plan, prepare, manage and supervise Subsea / ROV operations and liaising with Line Management and Client Departments as necessary.
- Manage all existing Subsea / ROV-related Contracts established with the Companies, including the follow-up of budget and approval of invoices, in coordination with Contracts and Cost Control departments.
- Evaluate existing contracts in order to propose possible improvements at contracts renewal. In particular:
- Manage the existing contract for the provision of ROVs, Subsea equipment, personnel and associates (review and approval of procedures, manning, invoices, claims, etc.)
- Manage the existing contracts with respect to tooling.
- Manage the Subsea / ROV tools owned or rented by RS (inventory, maintenance, renewal of tools, etc.)
- Participate in the Call for Tender process, technical evaluation and selection of Subsea / ROV contractors.
- Participation in Subsea / ROV budget preparation when required
- Ensure the implementation by Contractors of the affiliate HSE policies through the application of the HSE bridging document and other documents as applicable.
- Report to management on possible changes in contractual strategy and anticipate I evaluate the needs in order to meet future requirements.
- Organize and prepare Subsea / ROV intervention operations in coordination with project engineers, vessels superintendents, drilling and exploitation entities. Review all procedures related to Subsea / ROV operations, including but not limited to installation and maintenance procedures.
- Optimize the Subsea / ROV operations and evaluate their performance. Maintain internal statistics of ROV / Subsea Equipment and tooling performance.
- Control and approve testing and reception procedures for Subsea / ROV’s and associated tooling or equipment during mobilisation or arrival of new equipment as required.
- Assist with the organization and preparation of Subsea / ROV intervention operations in coordination with project engineers, vessels superintendents, drilling and exploitation entities. Review all procedures related to Subsea / ROV operations, including but not limited to installation and maintenance procedures.
- Assist with the maintenance of internal statistics for ROV and tooling performance.
- Provide technical support and advice to other TUCN entities for the implementation of Subsea / ROV interventions.
- Daily follow-up of all Subsea / ROV activities within RS, in close coordination with Subsea / ROV contracted personnel and COMPANY representatives onboard the vessels, offshore installations and drilling rigs.
- Participate in the review and testing of Subsea / ROV systems, tools and equipment required for Subsea / ROV activities related to Deep Water operations.
- Maintaining an up to date database of the number, operational condition and position of all RS Subsea / ROV tools and assets.
- Maintaining up to date records of the Deep Water video library in accordance with Deep Water procedures.
- Assist Tie-ins, Christmas Tree on Wire installations and IMR operations.
- Provide technical feedback to Headquarters for new or innovative Subsea / ROV techniques that could be shared with other Affiliates.
HSE & Personal Commitment Statement
At all times, the position requires:
- Practice and demonstrate personal commitment to the HSE Policy
- Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSE standards
- Actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes
In undertaking this role, the SERVICE holder will:
- Proactively carry out the activities of the SERVICE.
- Perform regular HSE meeting with contractors
- Be responsible for achievement of agreed objectives and corrective actions defined into contractor audit plan
- Adapt to changes in work practices and SERVICE activities
- Act in the best interest of the affiliate at all times.
- Seek out learning opportunities and transfer new skills and knowledge to the SERVICE
- Adhere to the values and principles of the Company Code of Conduct at all times
- Willingly and openly share good practice.
Qualifications
- Educated to Diploma level in Engineering or Technical equivalent.
- 3 years Subsea / ROV management or Project Engineering experience
- At least 10 – 15 years of experience in offshore oil & gas Subsea / ROV operations as ROV Pilot/Operator of which at least 5 years should be in a senior position such as ROV Superintendent on OMIR Vessel or Project Management.
- Knowledge of ROV tooling, IMR, Tie-ins, TOW, technical specifications and procedures, contract awareness,
- Experience with Subsea / ROV tooling development.
Requirements:
- Ability to manage the interface with major Subsea / ROV Contractors, from different cultures.
- Supervision of Subsea / ROV personnel onshore and offshore.
- Extensive technical knowledge of ROV’s, Subsea equipment and practices to reinforce Management position with Subsea / ROV Contractors, especially in technically innovative fields.
- Proactive attitude and preparedness to work with all entities within the Affiliate.
- Good communication skills in order to interact with affiliate entities as well as other affiliates or partners and local authorities.
- Good working knowledge of Subsea / ROV equipment, technology or techniques for deep water & shallow water Subsea / ROV operations, interfacing with other oilfield equipment, Research and Development.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
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