SURF Material, Welding & NDT Specialist

Location
London, England, gb
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Last seen
Oct 13, 2026

About the role

- Lead and coordinate material selection, corrosion engineering, welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities within the SURF package. - Review, approve and manage technical documentation, specifications, drawings, procedures and engineering deliverables submitted by SURF contractors, suppliers and subcontractors. - Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable DNV codes, international standards, company procedures and quality requirements. - Review and approve welding procedures (WPS), welding procedure qualification records (WPQR) and Procedure Qualification Tests (PQT), as required. - Review welding qualifications, NDT procedures, inspection techniques, personnel qualifications and acceptance criteria. - Provide technical oversight of carbon steel, CRA-lined pipe and duplex stainless steel materials and associated welding and fabrication processes. - Review and assess corrosion protection measures, material compatibility and the suitability of materials for the project operating environment. - Review detailed engineering deliverables, installation and in-place analyses, technical queries, deviations and derogation requests. - Identify technical risks, design deviations, constructability issues and potential quality or safety concerns, recommending appropriate corrective actions. - Support and witness qualification programmes, mechanical and laboratory testing, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Extended Factory Acceptance Tests (EFAT), System Integration Tests (SIT) and other relevant testing activities. - Provide technical support and surveillance during fabrication at contractor and supplier yards, including welding operations, material traceability, consumables, heat treatment and other special processes. - Review and approve special processes such as induction bending, pickling, passivation and post-weld heat treatment, where applicable. - Support NDT activities, including Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT), Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) and other relevant inspection methods. - Monitor contractor performance, technical progress, quality compliance and timely delivery of engineering and fabrication activities. - Support offshore pipeline installation activities and provide technical assistance to company representatives at fabrication and offshore sites. - Coordinate with SURF, SPS, FPSO, umbilical and flexible teams to manage technical interfaces and resolve cross-package issues. - Support the SURF Technical Manager and Subsea Manager during tendering, technical bid evaluations, contract execution and contractor management. - Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, ethics and anti-corruption requirements throughout project execution. - Report technical issues, deviations and risks to project management, propose mitigation measures and contribute to lessons learned and project close-out activities.

- Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably specialising in Materials Science or a related discipline. - ESSA or International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification. - Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in major offshore oil and gas SURF projects, preferably involving deepwater developments. - Strong experience in material selection, corrosion, welding engineering and NDT for subsea pipelines, risers, spools and jumpers. - Demonstrated experience with major SURF contractors during engineering, procurement, fabrication and project execution. - Relevant NDT knowledge and experience, particularly AUT, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), TOFD and IWEX. - Good knowledge of applicable DNV codes, international standards and offshore pipeline requirements. - Familiarity with TotalEnergies General Specifications, technical procedures and project policies is highly desirable. - Experience reviewing and qualifying welding procedures, WPQRs, PQTs and NDT procedures. - Experience in fabrication surveillance, material inspection, welding inspection, testing and quality assurance at contractor or supplier facilities. - Knowledge of carbon steel, CRA-lined pipe systems and duplex stainless steel materials and their associated fabrication requirements. - Strong understanding of QA/QC, material traceability, technical documentation and contractor compliance. - Good command of English, both written and spoken. - Valid BOSIET certification. - Ability to work effectively within large, multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams. - Willingness to undertake frequent business travel, including assignments to fabrication yards and offshore locations. - Proactive, pragmatic and constructive approach, with strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Contractor’s premises)

Start Date: December 2026 (subject to Final Investment Decision – FID)

Duration: 1–3 years, with potential for extension

Status: Residential