Job Specifications
WRS are seeking an experienced Subsea Inspection Engineer to join a major offshore project team. Initially based residentially in Paris, the role will transition to Angola to support the execution and operational readiness of subsea inspection activities. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing subsea inspection strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, project specifications, and international standards. The successful candidate will play a central role in subsea asset integrity management, pipeline integrity, and risk-based inspection planning. The position will be based on a 12 month renewable contract, paying a day rate in Euros Key Responsibilities
Define inspection engineering scope and techniques based on asset criticality, failure modes, and operational risks.
Develop and implement Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and CMIMS tools for greenfield subsea infrastructure.
Build inspection templates, procedures, and manuals; prepare detailed inspection workpacks for ROV/AUV campaigns.
Analyse inspection data (video, sonar, CP readings, NDT results) and generate reports.
Ensure compliance with DNV, API, ISO, and regulatory standards.
Participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and technical reviews for subsea scopes.
Support anomaly management, defect assessments, and repair recommendations.
Lead pipeline integrity management, including intelligent pigging campaigns and risk-based inspection plans.
Coordinate inspection activities across contractors, vendors, classification societies, and regulatory authorities.
Maintain subsea inspection registers and integrate deliverables into affiliate CMIMS.
Candidate Profile
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Subsea, Naval Architecture, or similar).
10+ years' experience in subsea inspection and integrity management within the oil & gas sector.
Strong knowledge of subsea production systems, SURF/SPS packages, and inspection engineering.
Experience with risk-based inspection methodologies and subsea asset integrity programs.
Hands-on familiarity with ROV/AUV inspection execution and data interpretation.
Previous involvement in pipeline integrity and intelligent pigging campaigns is an advantage.
Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Fluent in English (written and spoken). French or Portuguese is an asset.
If you are interested, please apply
About the Company
WRS is a staffing solutions and global mobilisation business, operating worldwide in the energy, offshore and renewables industries.
We offer our clients a wide variety of staffing solutions, including: contract recruitment, permanent recruitment, global mobility, managed services (including maritime crew management), RPO, executive search, project management & consultancy.
Our UK based HQ is populated with industry experts, many of whom are natives from the country they recruit in, offering linguistic, technical, and geo...
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