Project Snapshot
Context
For one of our clients, a major international EPCI contractor, we are looking for a Lead Subsea Coating Engineer
to join their subsea engineering team in the Paris area, working on tenders and on projects in execution. You will
own the painting and coating scope of pipelines and subsea structures, from coating selection and specifications
to vendor follow-up and qualification testing, in line with QA/QC and HSE requirements. You will work
autonomously under the supervision of a manager, interfacing with the other disciplines.
What we offer
A long-term assignment within a major international EPCI contractor's subsea engineering team, based in the
Paris area, with short onshore and offshore missions worldwide. You will act as the coating lead on major subsea
developments, with real technical ownership from specification to vendor qualification. Start date: ASAP.
Description
What you will do
Lead painting and coating engineering on bids, FEEDs and projects in execution
Select the anti-corrosion and wet thermal insulation coatings for subsea pipelines and structures
Prepare, issue and update technical specifications, requisitions and service requests for line pipe coatings, custom coatings and structure painting
Evaluate vendor and subcontractor technical offers with the purchasing team: review, clarifications and technical bid evaluations
Review and approve vendor and subcontractor documentation (ITPs, procedures, MDS) through to acceptance by the company and its client
Attend pre-qualification (PQT) and pre-production (PPT) testing at vendor premises and fabrication yards, and support production as needed
Attend technical meetings with vendors, subcontractors and clients
Contribute to the training of junior engineers
Required Qualification
What you bring
Over 5 years of experience in subsea coatings and painting: line pipe coatings, custom coatings and structure painting
Hands-on experience with anti-corrosion and wet thermal insulation coatings on subsea pipelines and structures
Strong documentation skills (technical specifications, requisitions, procedures, ITPs) and experience attending qualification tests at vendor or subcontractor premises
NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 or 3 certification; FROSIO Inspector Level III is also accepted
Valid BOSIET (OPITO approved), MFC and Seaman book
Available for short onshore and offshore missions worldwide
Fluent English, written and spoken
Summary
- Paris, France
- Freelance
- Based on experience
- Office