Project Fabrication Management Engineer

Project Fabrication Management Engineer

Position: Project Fabrication Management Engineer

Location: IDF, France

Contract Duration: 12 months

Start Date: ASAP

Languages: English fluent; French recommended;

Portuguese considered an advantage

Project Context

The position is part of the Greater PAJ Development Project located in Block 31 offshore Angola. This project involves the redevelopment of several mature deepwater fields — Plutão, Argo, PSVM, and Cobalto — with the objective of extending production from the existing Plutonio hub.

The development concept includes the installation of a new large FPSO to replace the current Plutonio unit, combined with subsea tiebacks connecting multiple existing fields. The project targets water depths ranging from approximately 1,500 to 2,000 meters and aims to maximize recovery from late-life reservoirs while maintaining production from Block 31’s deepwater assets.

Role Overview

The Project Fabrication Management Engineer will support fabrication activities related to subsea structures such as PLETs, PLEMs, and associated equipment. The position requires hands-on involvement in fabrication follow-up, coordination with fabrication yards, schedule monitoring, and documentation management.

The role reports to the Project Fabrication Manager and involves daily interaction with engineering teams, procurement, and fabrication stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Support fabrication activities for subsea structures including PLETs, PLEMs and associated equipment. Monitor fabrication progress and coordinate technical matters with fabrication yards. Review engineering drawings, fabrication procedures and technical specifications. Track material availability, material take-off (MTO), and substitutions where required. Evaluate Site Technical Queries (STQ) raised by fabrication yards and propose technical solutions. Assess fabrication issues and evaluate their potential impact on the project schedule. Propose mitigation or recovery actions when required. Support planning, reporting and fabrication documentation follow-up. Contribute to the management of non-conformities (NCR), Management of Change (MOC), and risk assessments. Ensure coordination with engineering, procurement and construction teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in steel structures and piping fabrication within the Oil & Gas industry. Strong understanding of fabrication processes and constructability considerations. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and project specifications. Basic understanding of welding principles including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications and NDT methods. Knowledge of structural steel codes such as AWS D1.1 or equivalent and piping codes such as ASME B31.3 and DNV standards. Understanding of subsea structures such as PLETs, PLEMs and associated equipment. Experience addressing technical queries from fabrication yards and supporting problem resolution.

Software and Tools

AutoCAD Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Navisworks Microsoft Project Primavera (knowledge appreciated but not mandatory)

Soft Skills

Practical and solution-oriented mindset. Strong problem-solving abilities. Good communication within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to work autonomously and take technical decisions when required. Team-oriented attitude with experience working in multicultural environments.

Certifications

Valid BOSIET (OPITO approved) preferred. MFC certification preferred. Seaman book considered an advantage.

Location and Travel

The position is based in IDF, France. Short missions may occur during the project, including: • Onshore mission up to 1 month • Offshore mission up to 2 months