SPS In-country Operation Leader at VINCI Energies in Suriname

Comsip, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, specializes in providing highly qualified technical resources to support the most ambitious industrial projects around the world.

🔧 Our mission for over 75 years : to support the largest operators and engineering companies in the successful delivery of their complex projects, by providing key skills in Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance.

🌐 With more than 120 experts available worldwide, Comsip operates with a responsible and sustainable approach, in perfect alignment with the values of the VINCI Energies group.

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Job Title: SPS In-country Operation Leader

Sector: Oil & Gas

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Duration: 12 months up to 3 years

Renewable: Yes

Location: Paramaribo - Suriname

Status: Residential

Languages: Fluent English, French is a plus

MISSIONS CONTEXT

The client seeks technical assistance services for an SPS In-country Operation Leader to coordinate the readiness and execution of in-country Subsea Production Systems activities in Suriname. The role acts as the affiliate focal point for the SPS operational perimeter and interfaces with Drilling & Completion, SURF, Field Operations, contractors and other project entities to support safe, efficient and cost-effective onshore and offshore operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinate the in-country readiness of SPS equipment, including 34 Christmas trees and wellhead systems, tooling, flying leads, subsea distribution systems and manifolds

· Act as the affiliate focal point for the SPS operational perimeter and ensure efficient day-to-day operations

· Coordinate SPS personnel, equipment and logistics required to support drillship and subsea installation vessel activities

· Monitor the progress and performance of in-country SPS contractors and subcontractors against schedule, specifications and procedures

· Maintain effective interfaces with Drilling & Completion, SURF, Field Operations and other project stakeholders

· Lead the arbitration of SPS priorities with the contractor and relevant project counterparts

· Identify operational and technical issues early and coordinate their timely resolution with the appropriate experts

· Monitor Life of Field services budget consolidation, consumption and associated reporting

· Report to the SPS Package Manager and supervise SPS onshore base and offshore Company representatives

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

Operational Coordination:

• Coordinate offshore SPS requirements, personnel, equipment and associated logistics for drilling, installation and testing campaigns

Contracts / Contractor Management:

• Coordinate Call of Order processes under the Life of Field contract for offshore and onshore preservation, testing and repair activities

• Develop constructive relationships with SPS contractor representatives and monitor performance against EPFS and Life of Field requirements

Reporting / Interfaces:

• Maintain effective communication channels across the project organization and with the SPS contractor at all levels

• Lead weekly and monthly operational meetings with contractors and involved project packages

• Provide reporting tools highlighting contractor performance, variations from expected trends, objectives and required actions

• Represent the Company positively at contractor premises, sites and offshore vessels when required

• Coordinate operational management tools including PTW, risk assessments, FDL, SIMOPS, Synergi and lessons learned

Technical / Quality Support:

• Identify technical and quality issues related to the SPS onshore base and offshore activities and lead their resolution with the contractor and relevant specialists

Documentation / Readiness:

• Review and approve SPS specifications, requisitions, technical documentation, methods, task plans and procedures for onshore and offshore operations, testing and preservation

• Assist with preparation of pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities

• Ensure personnel under the service holder’s responsibility are supervised, instructed and trained in site rules, systems of work and emergency actions

HSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary behavior regarding H3SE and comply with all applicable statutory, Company and project requirements

• Implement H3SE rules within the assigned area of responsibility and comply with position-specific training requirements

• Maintain awareness of relevant H3SE standards and actively participate in safety initiatives and awareness programs

• Promote safe execution of onshore and offshore SPS operations, including lifting, ROV and SIMOPS activities

• Adopt exemplary behavior regarding Company Ethics and Code of Conduct

• Promote and enforce the applicable Anti-Corruption Program

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree in a relevant technical discipline, ideally with offshore construction and commissioning experience in the oil and gas industry

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years within major projects

• Strong SPS experience; previous experience on Company projects is expected

• General knowledge of Company E&P General Specifications and subsea design and operational codes and standards

• Ability to represent the Company internally and externally at senior level

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team and assume significant safety and security responsibilities

• Ability to react decisively to changing circumstances and identify, analyse and solve operational problems

• Strong communication, leadership, organization, motivation and influencing skills

• Experience with offshore installation supervision and onshore/offshore lifting operations

Expected SPS Operations Knowledge

• Marine operations using Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)

• SPS equipment preparation, preservation, testing and repair

• Offshore drilling and subsea installation vessel interfaces

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Why join us?

🧬Our DNA : Trust, Entrepreneurial spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means the assurance of becoming part of a large group within a human-sized company!

🚀 A tailored onboarding from your very first day and individual career support

🏫 Opportunities for growth, training and mobility within a fast-growing international group

🙏🏼 Hands-on support and close management

💶 Recognition of employee performance through a employee savings plan

🥇 The sharing and pride in our successes

☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where our projects are carried out (Human Rights Guide)

🦺 Respect for the health and safety of our employees

👋 At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, our CSR initiatives are fully integrated into our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, into our DNA