SPS Hardware Lead
IOTA GROUP · Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.
The SPS Hardware Engineer is responsible for coordinating and following up engineering, qualification, manufacturing, testing and installation support for Connection Systems, SDUs, UTAs, HFLs, foundation structures and general subsea hardware during EPFS execution, under the direction of the SPS Engineering Lead.
- Act as the Company engineering focal point for the assigned hardware scope and coordinate day-to-day technical activities with the SPS Contractor and suppliers.
- Review contractor design bases, calculations, drawings, specifications, material requirements and procedures against contractual requirements, Company specifications and applicable standards.
- Coordinate with materials, welding, corrosion and QA/QC specialists on material selection, welding qualification, NDT, coating, cathodic protection and traceability requirements.
- Support technical bid evaluations, procurement clarifications and assessment of supplier technical proposals.
- Follow up contractor and supplier fabrication and assembly activities, including visits to Singapore and Batam as required by the surveillance plan.
- Review inspection and test plans and manufacturing and test procedures with QA/QC; support resolution of manufacturing issues without replacing the inspection function.
- Participate in FAT, SIT and pre-installation testing relevant to the hardware scope; follow up acceptance criteria, punch lists and corrective actions.
- Coordinate interfaces with SURF, Drilling, Completions, Onshore and Operations, including UTA termination interfaces, connection compatibility, installation tolerances and brownfield tie in.
- Review handling, transport, lifting, installation and ROV intervention requirements with installation and marine specialists.
- Support offshore installation, commissioning and troubleshooting, and verify readiness of associated tooling, procedures and technical documentation.
Minimum Education: Engineering or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Subsea, Structural or another relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Experience and competencies:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in offshore Oil & Gas projects, including at least 7 years in SPS hardware engineering.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in at least two of the following: subsea connection systems, SDUs, UTAs, HFLs, foundation structures, subsea tree (XT) hardware and associated subsea hardware.
- Experience with subsea foundation structures (e.g. mudmats, suction piles, manifold and PLET foundations) and XT hardware, including design review, fabrication follow-up, testing and installation interfaces.
- Experience reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, qualification programmes and installation procedures.
- Sound knowledge of applicable API, ISO, DNV and ASME requirements relevant to the assigned equipment and project technical referential.
- Experience with diverless connection systems, ROV interfaces and associated installation and intervention tooling.
- Working knowledge of materials, welding, NDT, coating, corrosion protection and manufacturing traceability requirements.
- Proven involvement in procurement, fabrication, FAT, SIT and offshore installation support on EPC / EPFS projects.
- Experience resolving technical queries, design deviations, NCRs and multidisciplinary interfaces with contractors and suppliers.
- Experience with Baker Hughes SPS hardware systems is advantageous.
- Previous involvement in Caspian Sea developments is advantageous.
Language Requirements:
- Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory.
Place of work (City & country ): Bristol, UK (Detailed Engineering) and Baku/Site (Execution) after +/- 1 year
Working Schedule : Resident 5 days per week
Starting date : 01/12/2026
Duration of the mission : 12 Months, renewable