SURF Umbilical Specialist - Freelance

Capefront Energies is recruiting an experienced SURF Umbilical Specialist for the VENUS Project, a major deepwater greenfield development offshore Namibia.

The position is based in Oslo, Norway, on a residential basis. The initial assignment is planned for 12 months, with potential renewal.

About the VENUS Project

VENUS is a major Oil & Gas development in Namibian waters, with water depths exceeding 3,000 metres.

The project includes:

• Approximately 38 production and gas injection wells.

• Production and gas injection systems comprising SLWRs, rigid flowlines, spools and jumpers.

• Two dynamic umbilicals and 27 static umbilicals.

• Subsea distribution units, flying leads and subsea trees.

• Complex interfaces between the SURF, SPS, FPSO and Field Operations teams.

• International engineering, procurement, fabrication and offshore installation activities.

The project requires strong technical coordination, high H3SE standards and close cooperation with international contractors, suppliers, engineering teams and fabrication sites.

The role

The SURF Umbilical Specialist will join the project team and will be responsible for the technical management of the dynamic and static umbilical scope throughout the FEED, Call for Tender and EPCI phases.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Managing umbilical engineering activities during FEED.

• Preparing the technical package for the SURF EPCI contract.

• Reviewing and evaluating contractors’ technical offers.

• Leading technical clarifications and closing technical qualifications.

• Reviewing design documentation, technical queries and derogation requests.

• Following up engineering and procurement activities performed by the SURF contractor and its suppliers.

• Managing interfaces with the SPS, FPSO, risers, flowlines, control system and Field Operations teams.

• Following up suppliers of bend stiffeners, bend restrictors, buoyancy modules, VIV strakes and related equipment.

• Identifying technical deviations, constructability issues and unsafe design choices.

• Proposing alternative designs and practical technical solutions.

• Supporting installation planning, offshore campaigns, testing, commissioning and handover.

• Contributing to project reviews, lessons learned and the final close-out report.