EP2C Hiring! Full Time SPS TIE-IN CONNECTION - STRUCTURES ENGINEER in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

ABOUT EP2C

EP2C Energy is an international engineering consulting and staffing group specialised in the energy sector, with a long-standing track record in Oil & Gas. We support operators, EPC contractors and equipment suppliers worldwide by providing experienced engineers and project specialists on their most demanding developments, from concept through to start-up.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

On behalf of a major international energy company, we are looking for an SPS Tie-In Connection & Structures Engineer to join the Subsea Production Systems (SPS) team of a large-scale deepwater offshore greenfield development located off the coast of Namibia.

The project combines ultra-deepwater conditions, uncommon reservoir characteristics and an extensive drilling campaign. It is being developed with the objective of maximising economic value by optimising reserves, schedule and costs, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while maintaining the highest standards of technical quality and H3SE performance.

YOUR MISSION

Within the SPS team, you will be responsible for subsea tie-in connection and structures engineering activities, technical matters and studies. You will lead tie-in and structures engineering and support the procurement, fabrication, testing, installation and pre-commissioning of tie-in systems and SPS structures.

Reporting line: SPS Technical Manager

Key interfaces: SURF, FPSO and Drilling packages; SPS contractor engineering teams and fabrication yards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering & Technical

• Lead subsea tie-in connection and structures engineering activities for the SPS package.
• Manage technical matters and studies related to tie-in systems and SPS structures (e.g. connection systems, manifolds, foundations and protection structures).
• Review and approve contractor engineering deliverables: design basis, calculations, specifications, drawings and procedures.
• Ensure consistency of tie-in and structure designs with subsea tree (Xmas tree) and wellhead equipment and with overall SPS architecture.
• Handle technical queries, deviations and concession requests, and track resolution of technical issues.

Procurement, Fabrication & Testing

• Support procurement activities, including technical clarifications and bid evaluations.
• Follow up fabrication activities at contractor and vendor facilities.
• Witness and support testing campaigns (FAT, EFAT, SIT) for tie-in systems and SPS structures.

Installation & Pre-commissioning

• Support installation engineering and readiness of tie-in systems and SPS structures.
• Contribute to pre-commissioning activities and the preparation of handover documentation.

Interfaces & Coordination

• Support the SPS Technical Manager on all tie-in and structures topics.
• Liaise with the SURF, FPSO and Drilling packages to manage interfaces and resolve cross-package issues.
• Work with teams across multiple locations: contractor engineering offices, fabrication yards, Europe and Namibia.

HSE, Ethics & Compliance

• Promote a strong H3SE culture and integrate safety considerations into design, fabrication and installation activities.
• Participate in risk reviews (HAZID, HAZOP and similar) and contribute to the project’s GHG reduction objectives.
• Comply with the client’s and EP2C’s ethics, confidentiality and compliance requirements at all times.

DURATION & LOCATION

Base location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (on-site)

Travel: Business trips to France, Norway and China as required

Start date: January 2027

Duration: 12 months, with possible extension

Profiles: Local and expatriate candidates welcome

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Structural, Subsea, Ocean or equivalent).
• 7 to 14 years of experience in subsea engineering, with a solid track record in tie-in connection systems and/or subsea structures.
• Confirmed experience with subsea tree (Xmas tree) systems and associated SPS equipment.
• Experience on deepwater projects, ideally with an operator or a major SPS/SURF contractor.
• Hands-on involvement in fabrication follow-up, testing (FAT/SIT), installation and pre-commissioning.
• Good knowledge of relevant industry standards (API 17 series, ISO 13628, DNV).
• Fluent English (confirmed level), both written and spoken.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, multi-location environment and willing to travel.

EP2C Energy is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, including workers holding an officially recognised disability status (RQTH).

As part of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) policy, we attach the utmost importance to compliance with QHSE rules and requirements, in order to guarantee a safe working environment for all our employees while actively contributing to the protection of the environment.

Our company is committed to continuous improvement through its Quality Management System (QMS) and its Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS).

By joining our teams, you will be expected to comply with HSE procedures and good practices, while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes and working methods.