Join a major offshore development project supporting the Kaminho field development offshore Angola. Operated by TotalEnergies in partnership with Petronas and Sonangol, the project involves the delivery of a spread-moored FPSO with subsea production systems targeting first oil in 2028. The Mechanical Leader will play a key role in ensuring mechanical integrity, maintenance readiness, commissioning support, and operational excellence from detailed engineering through startup and handover to operations.
Job Description- Act as the Mechanical Authority within the Field Operations team.
- Define and implement maintenance and reliability strategies for mechanical equipment.
- Review and approve maintenance philosophies, spare parts strategies, criticality assessments, and maintenance plans.
- Ensure integrity and compliance of Safety and Environment Critical Elements (SECE).
- Review engineering deliverables and provide operational and maintenance input during design.
- Participate in vendor inspections, integrated package testing, 3D model reviews, and lifting studies.
- Support commissioning, startup, and handover activities to operations.
- Ensure CMMS and maintenance systems are fully developed and operational before First Oil.
- Monitor equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.
- Manage equipment obsolescence and optimize operational expenditure (OPEX).
- Lead digital initiatives within the discipline, including development of PI Vision displays and performance monitoring tools.
- Coordinate with project, operations, maintenance, and technical authorities to ensure alignment with company standards.
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering (BAC+2 minimum).
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including 12+ years in the oil and gas industry.
- At least 10 years in mechanical maintenance, reliability, integrity, or operations roles.
- Strong experience with rotating and static equipment on offshore production facilities or FPSOs.
- Experience supporting major capital projects, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering, reliability methodologies, and spare parts management.
- Experience with high-voltage equipment and HV drives.
- Familiarity with CMMS, maintenance systems, and digital performance monitoring tools.
- Strong reporting and analytical skills, including Excel, Power BI, and PI System/PI Vision.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Previous experience within a TotalEnergies environment is essential.
- Working knowledge of TotalEnergies referential and standards is required.
Location: Saint Quentin En Yveline , Paris, Pau, France
Skills Required
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering (BAC+2 minimum).
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including 12+ years in the oil and gas industry.
- At least 10 years in mechanical maintenance, reliability, integrity, or operations roles.
- Strong experience with rotating and static equipment on offshore production facilities or FPSOs.
- Experience supporting major capital projects, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
- Knowledge of maintenance engineering, reliability methodologies, and spare parts management.
- Experience with high-voltage equipment and HV drives.
- Familiarity with CMMS, maintenance systems, and digital performance monitoring tools.
- Strong reporting and analytical skills, including Excel, Power BI, and PI System/PI Vision.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Previous experience within a TotalEnergies environment.
- Working knowledge of TotalEnergies referential and standards.
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.
