Job description

We are looking for an Automated Subsea Pig Launcher Lead with the following details :

• Location : Baku, Azerbaijan with frequent mission as requested (UK or Norway)
• Duration : 1 year 
• Work Scheme : Residential 

• The job holder will follow-up SAPL Contractor activities and will ensure the SAPL is engineered, fabricated, integrated, delivered, and tested in due time, ready for installation as per project planning.
• The role requires strong experience designing offshore subsea production systems to ensure their safe and optimum project delivery as well as reliable operation.
• Performing all duties in line with Company procedures is a key requirement.

• Total Experience Required: Minimum 15+ years of experience working in subsea projects.
• Relevant Experience Required: Experience in subsea engineering, project engineering, hardware package delivery (systems, trees, controls, pipelines, manifolds, etc.), installation, and subsea operational pigging.
• Industry-Specific Experience: Proven experience in major oil and gas project developments, particularly in offshore large projects. Past experience in the Caspian Sea 

• Minimum Qualification Required: Engineer/Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant and recognized qualification.
• Preferred Qualification: Systems Engineering or Engineering Management background, including detailed knowledge of subsea systems.
• Certifications: Not specified.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent English is mandatory. Azerbaijani language skills will assist performance.

• Key Responsibilities:

  
  
  • Follow up on SAPL Contractor activities to ensure timely engineering, fabrication, integration, delivery, testing, and readiness for installation.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables across all project phases, respecting local content requirements.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues related to the Automated Subsea Pig Launcher (ASPL) package across all project stages.
  • Ensure prompt dispatch, review, and approval of detailed documents from the ASPL Contractor on time.
  • Lead the design and development of the ASPL system in compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
  • Review calculations, simulations, and analyses to ensure the integrity and reliability of subsea equipment.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize subsea system delivery, installation, and operational performance.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate discipline work-scopes covering ASPL system functions and designs, including PFDs, schematics, field layout, production assurance, and flow assurance.
  • Advise on reliability/availability modeling, inspection, maintenance, and repair plans considering re-load interventions for the pig launcher.
  • Apply process safety, protection, and risk management approaches.
  • Analyze and address technical risks, evaluate mitigations, and manage risk registers.
  • Liaise with Project QHSES/QAQC to ensure the ASPL scope is safe, operable, and maintainable.
  • Assist QA/QC manager with quality issues related to ASPL engineering.
  • Monitor Contractor performance and assist the Offshore Package Manager/PCM in managing Change Order Requests.
  • Participate in all ASPL engineering meetings to drive resolutions and close-outs.
  • Ensure adherence to agreed project battery limits.

• Technical & Domain Skills:

  
  
  • Strong expertise in subsea structure design and subsea operational pigging.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of subsea engineering best practices, codes, and standards.
  • Familiarity with Marine Operations using Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
  • Experience in subsea systems engineering, including hardware packages such as systems, trees, controls, pipelines, and manifolds.
  • Proficiency in conducting engineering analyses and simulation studies for subsea production systems.

• Soft Skills:

  
  
  • Leadership and team collaboration within multidisciplinary frameworks.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective communication with stakeholders and contractors.

• Preferred Skills:

  
  
  • Prior design leadership and project management experience.
  • Familiarity with processes and Caspian Sea-based operations.