IOTA GROUP

Surf Umbilical Project Engineer

IOTA GROUP  •  Port Harcourt, NG (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

E & P

Key Activities and Responsibilities
1.Pre-Award Technical and Contract Support

•Lead and coordinate technical clarifications and support contractual negotiations with tenderers, with input from corporate specialists, to support timely placement of the purchase order and compliance with local approval requirements.

•Monitor and manage all tenderers’ technical queries, qualifications, and COMPANY responses to ensure complete and timely closure.

•Ensure the technical design dossier and contract scope of work are fully understood, technically robust, and executable by the selected bidder.

•Ensure agreed interface requirements related to the umbilical scope are identified and properly addressed during the tendering and award process.

•Support reporting, technical meetings, bidder interactions, and follow-up of technical actions, including close-out of key review items where applicable.

•Coordinate fabrication site visits and audits as required and prepare the technical evaluation report for there commended bidder with appropriate justification for internal and local authority review.
2.Post-Award Umbilical Delivery and Technical Assurance

•Ensure the umbilical Work scope is delivered in compliance with project technical requirements, contractual obligations, quality standards, and approved schedule.

•Monitor and manage engineering development, including technical changes, deviations, and derogations, to maintain compliance and fitness for purpose.

•Review engineering, qualification, and procurement documentation and ensure the required level of priority and technical attention is applied throughout execution.

•Ensure engineering, qualification, and procurement activities are performed in line with contract requirements, project specifications, and company standards within the project schedule.

•Ensure engineering maturity is sufficient before qualification, procurement, manufacturing, and fabrication activities commence, and that design outcomes are carried through into installation and pre-commissioning.

•Support manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning activities and lead resolution of technical issues when required.
3.Interface and Contractor Coordination

•Evaluate and coordinate responses to contractor technical queries and correspondence in a timely and consistent manner.

•Coordinate and consolidate technical feedback from the project team, corporate specialists, and relevant stakeholders to support decision-making and execution.

•Ensure interface requirements are identified, tracked, and resolved in coordination with the Package Interface Engineer and other interfacing parties.

•Provide day-to-day liaison and coordination across the package technical team throughout all executionphases.
4.Quality, Fabrication, and Execution Support

•Coordinate with the QA/QC team to ensure appropriate supervision of umbilical fabrication activities at the contractor’s fabrication site.

•Identify schedule-critical and quality-critical activities and ensure adequate QA/QC coverage is in place for critical equipment and milestones.

•Ensure inspection and test plans for critical manufacturing and fabrication activities are reviewed in a timely manner and receive the appropriate level of attention from all relevant parties.

5.Change, Commercial, and Compliance Support

•Consolidate, assess, and document technical, schedule, and commercial changes in accordance with company change management processes, and advise the Package Manager on related impacts.

•Provide contractual and commercial support to the Package Manager, including review of contractor positions, estimates, SMRs, variations, and claims documentation.

•Monitor compliance with Nigerian Content requirements applicable to the SURF package, including reporting obligations, stakeholder coordination, and consolidation of performance data.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

▪Umbilical Scope Delivery: Deliver the umbilical work scope in line with project technical requirements, contract obligations, quality expectations, and the approved schedule

▪Engineering and Technical Assurance: Ensure all engineering, qualification, procurement, manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning activities are technically sound, compliant, and fit for purpose.

▪Interface Management: Identify, coordinate, and resolve all interfaces between the umbilical work scope and other project packages, disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders.

▪Quality and Fabrication Oversight: Ensure critical manufacturing and fabrication activities are properly monitored, QA/QC requirements are applied, and quality risks are addressed in a timely manner.

▪Quality and Fabrication Oversight: Ensure critical manufacturing and fabrication activities are properly monitored, QA/QC requirements are applied, and quality risks are addressed in a timely manner.

▪Contractor Performance and Technical Risk Management: Monitor contractor performance, managing technical queries, deviations, and changes, and escalating risks that could impact cost, schedule, quality, or operability

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

SURF / Umbilical Engineering Expertise _ level 3

Project Engineering & EPC Delivery Experience _ level 4

Interface Management _ level 3

Contractor / Vendor Coordination and Technical Negotiation _ level 4
(Degree of mastery: 1: weak - 2: medium - 3: good - 4: excellent)

Professional Experience (number of years) : 10

IOTA GROUP

About IOTA GROUP

IOTA Group is a global leader in service delivery, redefining international deployment and local integration with over 40 years of expertise.

Based in Switzerland near Geneva, we operate through a network of subsidiaries, ensuring agility and compliance with both local requirements and global standards.

Our network includes over 100,000 consultants worldwide, offering unparalleled expertise to help clients succeed in cross-border projects.

Committed to excellence, we prioritize integrity and transparency, working as strategic partners to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique demands of each country. By combining local talent with expatriate expertise, we ensure seamless project execution while adhering to strict ethical and legal standards.

With operations in more than 120 countries, we provide comprehensive services, including talent acquisition, workforce deployment, and local integration, all designed to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Our expertise reduces regulatory risks, minimizes disruptions, and guarantees smooth transitions. From payroll compliance and tax management to social security and repatriation, we handle all aspects of employment management with precision.

We also offer end-to-end logistics support, such as travel coordination, accommodation, and administrative processes like visas and work permits.

These services free our clients to focus on their core operations, confident that their workforce management is in expert hands.

With a proven track record across diverse industries, we have become trusted partners to businesses worldwide, transforming challenges into opportunities and fostering long-term success.

At IOTA Group, we don’t just support businesses; we empower them to grow and thrive in an interconnected world.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Mies, CH
Year Founded
1982
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