SURF Night Shift Company Representative

Paramaribo, Suriname

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reference
Job reference 1281682
location
Location Paramaribo, Suriname
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Other
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published October 9, 2026

Airswift is searching for a SURF Night Shift Company Representative to join a major offshore oil & gas development project in Suriname. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a large-scale deepwater project during its execution phase, supporting offshore SURF installation activities onboard construction vessels.

Rotation: 35 days on / 35 days off
Contract Duration: Until December 2028 (renewable)
Estimated Start Date: February 2027
Work Scope: Offshore aboard installation and construction vessels. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the Company Representative onboard installation vessels during night shifts.
  • Supervise offshore SURF installation activities, including rigid and flexible pipelay, riser installation, subsea operations, lifting activities, pre-commissioning, and testing.
  • Ensure compliance with approved procedures, HSE requirements, SIMOPS/COMOPS protocols, and Management of Change processes.
  • Coordinate closely with offshore contractors, vessel management teams, and onshore project stakeholders.
  • Review operational reports, monitor progress against schedule, and participate in risk assessment and emergency response activities.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to project HSE standards. 

Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, with significant exposure to SURF projects.
  • Previous experience as an Offshore Supervisor, Company Representative, or similar offshore construction role.
  • Experience working on major EPCI projects.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • SIMOPS and offshore HSE requirements
    • Flexible lay and rigid pipelay operations
    • Risers installation (including Lazy Wave and Steel Hybrid Risers)
    • Subsea structures installation
  • Experience onboard Rigid Lay Vessels, PLSVs, or OSR vessels.
  • Fluent English (written and spoken).
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. 

Preferred Certifications

  • BOSIET / T-BOSIET / FOET
  • CA-EBS OPITO
  • OGUK Medical
  • Seaman's Book
  • Additional offshore safety and risk awareness training preferred.

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