SW Installation Engineer (S-Lay)

Paris, France

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reference
Job reference 1267367
location
Location Paris, France
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published December 16, 2025

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 12 months

Location: Paris, France

Visa Sponsorship: Available

 

Elevate Your Career in SW Installation Engineer (S-Lay) with Airswift

Join our dynamic team as a SW Installation Engineer (S-Lay) and play a pivotal role in the engineering aspects of Shallow Water Pipelay and Umbilical Lay for a groundbreaking LNG facility project. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a $20 billion investment that will shape the future of energy in Mozambique, all while being based in the vibrant city of Paris, France.

 

Role Overview

  • Ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery of the S-lay related elements of the EPCI scope of work while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Monitor and manage all facets of work within the SW scope to meet or exceed schedule, technical, quality, and HSES requirements.
  • Oversee a readiness process for progressive preparation by both contractor and company towards site activities.
  • Identify and report issues that pose significant threats to the project along with proposing mitigating measures.
  • Provide reporting functions to the Shallow Water Lead for SW rigid pipelines installation activities.
  • Define, monitor, and manage work tasks with external consultants and contractors as required.
  • Ensure compliance of all S-lay installation activities with project technical requirements.
  • Conduct marine spread inspections, vetting, and follow-up activities with MWS engagement.
  • Manage impacts of co-activities through effective interfacing.
  • Identify and resolve technical interfaces efficiently with other discipline engineers.
  • Collaborate with the project HSE department to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental requirements.
  • Uphold high standards of Quality Assurance and Control for shallow-water pipelay activities.
 

Skills & Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in engineering large-scale EPCI contracts with significant S-Lay installation experience.
  • Ability to assess and analyze installation spreads and contractors’ capabilities effectively.
  • Knowledgeable in offshore installation aspects related to pipeline and structure installation.
  • Proficient in overseeing interfaces with deep-water installation vessels and offshore construction works.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to thrive in an international/multi-cultural environment.
  • Excellent multi-tasking abilities and capacity to work within a small, flexible team.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability for deliverables.
  • Skilled in managing interfaces between multiple contractors.
  • Ability to foster collaborative problem-solving relationships with contractors.
  • Fluency in English.
 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; geotechnical civil or mechanical engineering preferred.
  • BOSIET and OGUK qualifications are required.
  • Experience in relevant engineering roles.
 

About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

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