SURF Flow Assurance Engineer
Location: Europe
Client: Confidential
Contract Type: [Contract / Permanent – specify]
Overview
We are currently supporting a major energy client on a large-scale offshore development and are looking to engage a SURF Flow Assurance Engineer to join the team.
This is a key position within a high-profile project, offering the opportunity to work on complex deepwater subsea systems and contribute to critical technical decisions across the project lifecycle.
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Role Responsibilities
As a Flow Assurance Engineer, you will play a leading role in ensuring the integrity and performance of subsea production systems, including:
- Leading flow assurance studies for SURF (Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers & Flowlines) systems
- Performing steady-state and transient simulations (e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM, etc.)
- Managing risks related to hydration, wax, asphaltene, scaling, and slugging
- Supporting design and optimisation of subsea production and transportation systems
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (subsea, process, reservoir, operations)
- Providing technical input into FEED, detailed engineering, and execution phases
- Reviewing contractor deliverables and ensuring compliance with project standards
- Contributing to operability, start-up, and troubleshooting strategies
Candidate Profile
We are keen to speak with experienced professionals who bring:
- Extensive experience in flow assurance engineering within SURF projects
- Proven background working on deepwater or complex offshore developments
- Strong expertise in simulation tools (OLGA highly preferred)
- Solid understanding of thermal, hydraulic, and multiphase flow behaviour
- Experience across project phases (FEED, EPC, operations support)
- Ability to work in an international, fast-paced project environment
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work on a major offshore development
- Exposure to cutting-edge subsea technologies and engineering challenges
- Collaborative and high-performing project environment
- Competitive package and long-term project visibility
Next Steps
If you are a Flow Assurance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a major SURF project, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.