Introduction

Brunel is hiring a Subsea Start Up Advisor to work with one of our Oil and Gas clients in Houston, TX.

What are you going to do

Job Summary:

Subsea Commissioning and Start-Up Advisor as part of integrated Systems Completion and Start-up Team on the Whiptail Project. Primarily responsible for supporting development and execution of the (Company owned) Subsea Commissioning Procedures and Start-Up Work Packs aligned with the (Contractor) Topside FPSO commissioning sequence.

Job function and responsibilities:

  • Input to / development of the initial Subsea Commissioning Procedures and Start-Up Plan / Work Packs
  • Support Company Start-Up Leads to ensure planning for start-up is addressed (SURF systems completion plans, start-up workshops, background flare planning); proactively work with Project Team and Contractor to resolve identified issues
  • Assist Company Control Room Operator (CRO) Advisors in training and knowledge transfer to Contract operators for Subsea commissioning procedures and start-up work packs
  • Support execution of subsea commissioning and facility start-up effort by Company including:
    • Providing control board operations for subsea commissioning and start-up
    • Oversight / Support of Contractor Control Room Operators (CROs) supporting Subsea commissioning and start-up
    • Coordination with Subsea Vendor technicians regarding subsea controls commissioning and issue resolution
    • Coordination with Contract labor for Subsea/Topside commissioning interfaces
    • Demonstrate commitment to safety through engagement in Contractor's Permit to Work System to ensure efficient and safe execution
    • Generate appropriate reporting to Start-Up Leads during the execution of start-up activities
  • Provide support for Contractor / Affiliate Operations during post-start-up surveillance, tuning, and performance testing

Essential skills and knowledge 

Required KNOWLEDGE, qualifications, skills, and experiences:

  • Previous board operator experience with Subsea Systems; Target 10-15 years of overall offshore operations experience
  • Broad knowledge of:
  • Subsea & Offshore Facilities
  • Systems Completion (as part of Project Execution)
  • Oil Field Chemicals in Upstream Operations
  • Excellent communicator and effective presentation skills
  • Good organizational and strong technical judgment skills
  • Strong leadership, good team builder
  • Good interpersonal relationships with diverse workgroups
  • Ability to organize/coordinate activities of others
  • Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications

Closing: February 25, 2026

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