Installation Engineer, Services at IOTA Group

IOTA Group was founded in 1982, by the entrepreneur Jean-Claude CUSIN and stands today as a leading International Independent Energy Consultant Services Firm. Ever since its inception, this initial entrepreneurial state of mind has never stopped being the essence of IOTA’s approach to business success and true long-term value creation for its Customers.

Job Title: Installation Engineer, Services

Location: Nigeria
Entity: FSO Unity Replacement Project Employee ID
Reports to: Transport & Installation Manager
Name: TBA

Description

• The Installation Engineer supports the Company during the preparation, engineering and execution phases of FSO UNITY replacement.
• The role ensures that installation scopes are properly prepared upstream and executed safely, efficiently and in full compliance with Company specifications, applicable standards and HSE requirement.

Direct Subordinate Jobs

• Lead the definition, preparation and technical oversight of offshore installation scopes, ensuring robust, constructible solutions aligned with Company standards, operational constraints and execution objectives.
• Review and validate engineering and contractor documentation related to mooring systems, riser disconnection and reconnection, offshore structures and FSO modifications, ensuring compliance with specifications, approved methodologies and design bases.
• Develop, challenge and validate installation strategies, sequences and scenarios, contributing to the project planning by identifying critical paths, key interfaces and schedule sensitivities.
• Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of technical and operational risks, including constructability, interfaces, vessel and equipment constraints, logistics, metocean conditions, and site-specific limitations.
• Identify potential Change Orders at an early stage, assess their technical and schedule impacts, and support the Company in their technical justification and management.
• Actively contribute to execution readiness, consolidating installation envelopes, key assumptions, constraints and technical risk registers, and embedding lessons learned into the execution strategy.
• Support the definition and validation of execution sequences and mitigation measures with the objective of minimizing full field shutdown duration and production exposure, identified as key points of vigilance.
• Lead the technical follow-up of offshore installation activities, including surveys, installation works, mooring operations, and riser disconnection/reconnection, ensuring interface alignment and execution consistency.
• Manage technical interactions with Contractors, including review of procedures, technical studies, responses to Technical Queries, follow-up of fabrication and offshore execution, and implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Ensure continuous coordination with Company HQ technical specialists and Asset teams, validating critical technical choices, resolving technical issues, and maintaining technical consistency throughout execution.
• Ensure that as-built documentation and records of modifications, including those related to both FSO units, are properly prepared, reviewed, and formally handed over to the Company.

Key Interfaces:

• Installation Contractors and Subcontractors
• Company Project Team
• Company HQ Technical Specialists
• HSE and Quality teams.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Always prioritize Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).
• Promote and enforce safe working practices within the project team, worksites, and Contractor teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with Company HSE policies, procedures, and quality management requirements.
• Monitor the HSE performance of the installation Contractor and its subcontractors to ensure compliance with Project HSE Plans, Procedures, and contractual HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualification: Engineering Degree (or equivalent) in Offshore, Marine, Mechanical, Structural, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in offshore installation projects, including mooring systems, riser disconnection and reconnection, offshore structures, and FSO-related activities.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior or lead role, with strong capability to manage technical interfaces, contractors, and execution risks.
• Professional Experience (number of years): 15
• Experience within project : (number of years): 10.

Offshore Certifications:

• Valid offshore medical fitness certificate.
• Valid BOSIET/HUET certification from an OPITO-approved training provider.
• Valid GSES certification is required to act as the Company Representative during the construction phase.

HSE & Professional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of offshore HSE requirements and the company safety rules.
• Ability to act as Company Representative offshore, ensuring compliance with Company standards, procedures and offshore, ensuring compliance with Company standards, procedures and HSE requirements.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information:

• The applicable NET rate per day worked will be updated once confirmed by the BDM
• The position holder will be based in Port Harcourt and on a residential basis....
• Expatriate conditions will apply.
• In addition to the day rate, the Client will provide the selected candidate with an annual travel allowance for flight tickets, medical insurance cover, and will cover local requirements in Nigeria, such as accommodation, local transportation, a Nigerian tax clearance certificate, and the required work visa, among others.

Required Competencies:

• Engineering
• Construction
• Offshore installation
• Safety-Call for tender and Contract negotiation
• Planning
• Contractors management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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