Surf Engineering Specialist

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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reference
Job reference 1273768
location
Location Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Commissioning
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published May 29, 2026

Airswift is seeking a Surf Engineering Specialist to work in Rio de Janeiro, in a permanent position with a company a specialized engineering and manufacturing company providing equipment and solutions for the oil and gas industry.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as a technical reference in SURF engineering;

Lead conceptual studies, Pre-FEED, FEED, and advanced engineering assessments;

Define subsea development architectures and strategies;

Make critical decisions related to layout, integration, and technical solutions;

Lead engineering reviews and technical validation of deliverables;

Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces at a strategic level;

Lead integrity, reliability, and risk mitigation strategy assessments;

Support technical decisions in complex brownfield projects;

Conduct strategic technical interaction with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders;

Lead technical workshops such as HAZID, HAZOP, and design reviews;

Influence decisions related to CAPEX, risk mitigation, and asset life extension;

Support business development, technical proposals, and commercial strategies;

Promote innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement in SURF engineering processes;

Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards and operational safety requirements;

Act as a technical authority on projects and mentor to team professionals.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Preferably Naval Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering.

MBA in Production Engineering / MBA in Project Management is desirable.

Advanced English.

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.

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