Mechanical Leader

Company Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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