Technical Authority, Subsea / ROV Operations at RusselSmith Group

Reports To: Divisional Head, Subsea Division

Job Description
TA (Technical Authority) Duties:

• Establish policies, strategies and technical expertise related Subsea / ROV activity for RusselSmith (RS).
• Ensure safe and consistent application of CLIENT’s referential documents, codes, standards and good engineering practice.

Activities:

• Schedule, plan, prepare, manage and supervise Subsea / ROV operations and liaising with Line Management and Client Departments as necessary.
• Manage all existing Subsea / ROV-related Contracts established with the Companies, including the follow-up of budget and approval of invoices, in coordination with Contracts and Cost Control departments.
• Evaluate existing contracts in order to propose possible improvements at contracts renewal. In particular:
• Manage the existing contract for the provision of ROVs, Subsea equipment, personnel and associates (review and approval of procedures, manning, invoices, claims, etc.)
• Manage the existing contracts with respect to tooling.
• Manage the Subsea / ROV tools owned or rented by RS (inventory, maintenance, renewal of tools, etc.)
• Participate in the Call for Tender process, technical evaluation and selection of Subsea / ROV contractors.
• Participation in Subsea / ROV budget preparation when required
• Ensure the implementation by Contractors of the affiliate HSE policies through the application of the HSE bridging document and other documents as applicable.
• Report to management on possible changes in contractual strategy and anticipate I evaluate the needs in order to meet future requirements.
• Organize and prepare Subsea / ROV intervention operations in coordination with project engineers, vessels superintendents, drilling and exploitation entities. Review all procedures related to Subsea / ROV operations, including but not limited to installation and maintenance procedures.
• Optimize the Subsea / ROV operations and evaluate their performance. Maintain internal statistics of ROV / Subsea Equipment and tooling performance.
• Control and approve testing and reception procedures for Subsea / ROV's and associated tooling or equipment during mobilisation or arrival of new equipment as required.
• Assist with the organization and preparation of Subsea / ROV intervention operations in coordination with project engineers, vessels superintendents, drilling and exploitation entities. Review all procedures related to Subsea / ROV operations, including but not limited to installation and maintenance procedures.
• Assist with the maintenance of internal statistics for ROV and tooling performance.
• Provide technical support and advice to other TUCN entities for the implementation of Subsea / ROV interventions.
• Daily follow-up of all Subsea / ROV activities within RS, in close coordination with Subsea / ROV contracted personnel and COMPANY representatives onboard the vessels, offshore installations and drilling rigs.
• Participate in the review and testing of Subsea / ROV systems, tools and equipment required for Subsea / ROV activities related to Deep Water operations.
• Maintaining an up to date database of the number, operational condition and position of all RS Subsea / ROV tools and assets.
• Maintaining up to date records of the Deep Water video library in accordance with Deep Water procedures.
• Assist Tie-ins, Christmas Tree on Wire installations and IMR operations.
• Provide technical feedback to Headquarters for new or innovative Subsea / ROV techniques that could be shared with other Affiliates.

HSE & Personal Commitment Statement
At all times, the position requires:

• Practice and demonstrate personal commitment to the HSE Policy
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSE standards
• Actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes

In undertaking this role, the SERVICE holder will:

• Proactively carry out the activities of the SERVICE.
• Perform regular HSE meeting with contractors
• Be responsible for achievement of agreed objectives and corrective actions defined into contractor audit plan
• Adapt to changes in work practices and SERVICE activities
• Act in the best interest of the affiliate at all times.
• Seek out learning opportunities and transfer new skills and knowledge to the SERVICE
• Adhere to the values and principles of the Company Code of Conduct at all times
• Willingly and openly share good practice.

Qualifications

• Educated to Diploma level in Engineering or Technical equivalent.
• 3 years Subsea / ROV management or Project Engineering experience
• At least 10 - 15 years of experience in offshore oil & gas Subsea / ROV operations as ROV Pilot/Operator of which at least 5 years should be in a senior position such as ROV Superintendent on OMIR Vessel or Project Management.
• Knowledge of ROV tooling, IMR, Tie-ins, TOW, technical specifications and procedures, contract awareness,
• Experience with Subsea / ROV tooling development.

Requirements:

• Ability to manage the interface with major Subsea / ROV Contractors, from different cultures.
• Supervision of Subsea / ROV personnel onshore and offshore.
• Extensive technical knowledge of ROV’s, Subsea equipment and practices to reinforce Management position with Subsea / ROV Contractors, especially in technically innovative fields.
• Proactive attitude and preparedness to work with all entities within the Affiliate.
• Good communication skills in order to interact with affiliate entities as well as other affiliates or partners and local authorities.
• Good working knowledge of Subsea / ROV equipment, technology or techniques for deep water & shallow water Subsea / ROV operations, interfacing with other oilfield equipment, Research and Development.