Job Description
Job Description
CONTEXT
As part of a major offshore engineering project, Abyss Energy, an engineering consulting and recruitment company, is looking for a Lead Subsea Coating Engineer.
MISSIONS
As part of your assignment, you will be responsible for:
- Managing subsea coating and painting engineering activities during tendering, FEED, and project execution phases.
- Preparing technical specifications, requisitions, and purchase requests related to pipeline and subsea structure coatings.
- Evaluating technical offers from vendors and subcontractors for line pipe coatings, custom coatings, anti-corrosion systems, and wet thermal insulation solutions.
- Selecting appropriate anti-corrosion and thermal insulation coating systems for subsea pipelines and structures.
- Reviewing and validating technical documentation including procedures, ITPs, MDSs, and qualification dossiers.
- Participating in pre-qualification tests (PQT), pre-production trials (PPT), and qualification programs at vendors’ and subcontractors’ facilities.
- Providing technical support during fabrication, coating application, and production phases.
- Coordinating technical discussions with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Ensuring compliance with QA/QC requirements, project specifications, and HSE standards.
- Supporting and mentoring junior engineers when required.
- Working autonomously under project management supervision within an international and multidisciplinary environment.
PROFILE
- Significant experience in subsea coating engineering and industrial painting, ideally within offshore Oil & Gas projects.
- More than 5 years of experience in line pipe coatings, custom coatings, wet thermal insulation systems, and subsea structure painting.
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in materials, corrosion, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in the preparation of technical specifications, requisitions, work procedures, and inspection documentation.
- Proven experience in vendor management, technical bid evaluation, and qualification testing activities.
- Good knowledge of anti-corrosion coatings, thermal insulation systems, and subsea pipeline coating technologies.
- NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 or Level 3 certification required; FROSIO Inspector Level III certification will also be considered.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently in a demanding international project environment.
- Valid BOSIET, MFC, and Seaman Book certifications are required.
Keywords:
Subsea Coating Engineer, Offshore Coating, Pipeline Coating, Wet Thermal Insulation, Anti-Corrosion Coating, Line Pipe Coating, Structure Painting, NACE Level 2, NACE Level 3, FROSIO Level III, Vendor Qualification, PQT, PPT, QA/QC, SURF Projects, Offshore Engineering, Oil & Gas.
