Job Advertisement: FOSP Mechanical Leader – Major FPSO Development Project (Residential, France)
Location: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France
Start Date: 01 August 2025/Flexible
Duration: 1-year renewable
Work Pattern: 5 days/week, residential
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Leader to join a high-profile offshore oil & gas development project. This major international initiative is focused on delivering a new FPSO-based production system in Angola, with execution activities taking place across multiple engineering centers and fabrication yards worldwide.
Role Overview:
As Mechanical Leader, you will act as the focal point for mechanical systems throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring technical integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety-critical element (SECE) requirements. You will oversee maintenance strategies, validate design conformity, manage spares and obsolescence reviews, and support commissioning and operations readiness.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in mechanical engineering, maintenance planning, and asset integrity.
• Review and validate maintenance philosophies, equipment selection, and SECE strategies.
• Oversee mechanical deliverables for FPSO, subsea, and utility packages.
• Ensure integration of CMIMS and support quality commissioning and start-up activities.
• Represent field operations in all mechanical-related reviews, testing, and gap analyses.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and vendors on mechanical performance and reliability.
• Lead evaluations of equipment fitness for purpose, failure mode analysis, and long-term availability.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering; minimum BAC 2 level.
• 15 years' professional experience, with at least 10 years in mechanical roles in oil & gas.
• Experienced with high-voltage equipment and drives.
• Familiarity with FPSO projects and multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems and Total Energies standards.
• Fluent in English; proactive, analytical, and organized.

Join a fast-paced, global project and play a vital role in shaping the future of offshore energy production. Apply now!

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