Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.
Job DescriptionMissions / Service dimensions
The service holder will oversee all design, engineering and construction activities performed by FPSO Contractor and its vendors related to the hull systems
The service holder will be responsible for Interface with Classification Society on all engineering matters related to hull systems
Activities
The FPSO Marine System Engineer is expected to perform the following activities:
- Ensure that documents issued comply with project specifications, Class rules, international standards and regulations
- Verify that documents align with the overall operating philosophy and functional requirements in relation with field operations representatives.
- Contribute to the technical evaluation of hull systems engineering, procurement, construction, installation and review/approval of deliverables from the FPSO Contractor and its Vendors
- Participate in project meetings and reviews (i.e. design reviews, Interface meetings, HAZIDs / HAZOPs / technical reviews, constructability reviews, workshops) during the engineering, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases
- Interact and coordinate with other disciplines such as Process, Piping, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Instrumentation, ICSS, Structure, Corrosion to ensure robust and optimized design of the hull systems in compliance with the project specifications
- Liaise with Topsides discipline engineers and Safety lead engineers to ensure inter-disciplines checks
- Follow up on interfaces issues pertaining to hull systems and facilitate their resolution.
- Monitor closely the Classification Society activities on all technical matters related to the hull systems, ensure all comments from Class are properly addressed by Contractors and Vendors (through the contract) for a timely issuance of the Class and Flag required Certificates.
- Prepare project documentation as needed
- Support the procurement team by following up the technical activities of Vendors providing equipment related to hull systems
- In coordination with QA/QC team participate as needed to the ITP definition, witness hold points at vendor fabrication site and attend FAT for equipment related to hull systems
- Attend onboard tests for marine systems
- Assist and report to hull manager, highlighting areas of concern, costs and schedule deviations
- Propose positions to the Hull manager regarding deviation, exemption or modification requests
- Liaise with head office specialists for arbitration / resolution of technical issues when required
- Contribute to the project’s lessons learned by liaising with head office specialist on a regular basis (regular meetings) and issuing a close out report related to the aforementioned activities
Context & Environment
- International and multi-cultural environment.
- Position permanently based in EPSCC Contractor premises.
- Frequent mission aboard.
- Diploma: Bachelor or Master degree of Engineering.
- Professional experience: >10 years. Specialist in Hull systems for Oil & Gas platform with proven experience in FPSOs.
- Required skills:
- Strong knowledges and experience in hull systems for FPSOs and offloading operations
- Strong knowledge of International O&G standards (in particular IMO) and Bureau Veritas classifications rules, OCIMF recommendations...
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Excellent organizational skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
- Problem solving skills for complex and integrated processes
- Fluent in English.
- Starting date: September 2026
- Duration: 1 year to 4 years after FPSO contract Award
- Renewable: Yes
- Location: At Contractor engineering and Construction site
- Status: Residential
Skills Required
- Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering
- More than 10 years professional experience; specialist in hull systems for Oil & Gas platforms with proven FPSO experience
- Strong knowledge and experience in hull systems for FPSOs and offloading operations
- Strong knowledge of international oil & gas standards (in particular IMO), Bureau Veritas classification rules and OCIMF recommendations
- Experience interfacing with Classification Societies on hull engineering matters
- Experience participating in HAZID/HAZOPs, design reviews, constructability reviews, FAT and onboard tests
- Excellent teamwork and organizational skills with commitment to meeting deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex integrated processes
- Fluent in English
What We Do
IOTA Group is a global leader in workforce deployment and Employer of Record (EOR) services with over 40 years of expertise. Based in Switzerland, the company specializes in recruitment, staffing, and global mobility solutions, providing international integration expertise and tailored project support for complex cross-border deployments, particularly within the energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.
