Company Description

The Umbilical Pre-Commissioning Field Engineer supports the Pre-Commissioning Lead in supervising and assuring all umbilical-related pre-commissioning activities performed by the EPCI Contractor.
The role covers documentation review, testing oversight, offshore supervision, QA/QC validation and technical interface coordination to ensure safe, compliant and efficient execution of all umbilical and optical-fiber pre-commissioning phases.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

• Starting date : June 2026
• Duration : 1 year renewanble
• Rotation 4x4