Subsea Controls Engineer

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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reference
Job reference 1273952
location
Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Commissioning
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published June 3, 2026

Airswift is seeking a Subsea Controls Engineer to work on an outsourced contract, in Rio de Janeiro, with a major Oil & Gas Company.

This role is intended for a Subsea Controls Engineer with hands on experience in system development, integration and testing, supporting the RAIA Project across China onshore commissioning, testing activities in Brazil, and future offshore commissioning phases.

The position reports directly to the Project Subsea Controls Lead and includes the possibility to act as Deputy, supporting governance, coordination and technical decision making related to the Subsea Production Control System (SPCS).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 Support and monitor SPCS onshore commissioning activities in China (TFMC scope).

Actively participate in:

o Execution of EFAT and SIT

o Systems integration and functional testing

Support the resolution of technical problems and clarifications during test execution.

Contribute to monitoring and reporting progress in conjunction with the company's commissioning organization.

Support the preparation, execution, and monitoring of SIT activities.

Review test procedures, reports, to-do lists, and test evidence.

Support administrative, coordination, and monitoring activities related to commissioning and testing.

Support governance activities, including:

o Participation in important coordination meetings (e.g., bi-weekly TFMC meetings, SPS meetings, Delivery Strategy).

Support technical decision-making related to the scope of Subsea Controls when delegated by the Subsea Controls Leader.

Support the preparation and execution of offshore commissioning.

Participate in offshore commissioning campaigns, including:

o Preparation for first oil production

Solid experience in Subsea Production Control Systems (SPCS).

Strong understanding of:

o Subsea control architecture (hydraulic, electrical, optical, and software).

o System integration and testing (FAT, EFAT, SIT).

o Interfaces with surface systems, FPSO, and subsea equipment.

• Familiarity with:

o Subsea control systems and architectures.

o SCU/MDIS interfaces.

o Network architectures and communication protocols (e.g., OPC).

o Commissioning and testing procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant experience in Subsea Controls, Automation, or Commissioning.

Experience with the Brazilian Oil and Gas market.

Previous experience in:

o Project execution environments.

o Interaction with suppliers and systems integration.

o Commissioning and testing phases (highly desirable).

Personal Profile and Skills

• Ability to work in multiple phases and locations (China, Brazil, and Offshore).

• Comfortable interacting with:

o Suppliers

o FPSO teams

o Stakeholders in engineering, commissioning, and project management

ABOUT AIRSWIFT
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilise and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5m specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.Airswift is seeking an Analyst Performance Management to work on a outsourced contract, in Rio de Janeiro, with a major Oil & Gas Company.

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