Senior Subsea Lead Valve Engineer

Head Energy Consulting AS

Head Energy is an independent Scandinavian engineering & consulting house providing a wide range of products to onshore and offshore industries. We work with reputed clients in Energy, Civil Construction & Infrastructure, and Industry.

Head Energy has more than 900 employees, and offices in Bergen, Stavanger, Oslo, Trondheim, Gothenburg, Stenungsund, Esbjerg, Odense, and Hamburg. We are employee owned, client focused and growth oriented.

We live by our core values:
Responsible | Honest | Inclusive | Innovative.

Our vision is to bring our employees and clients one step ahead.

Pnr: 6001343

• Define valve technical requirements, specifications, and selection strategy in tenders and projects
• Act as technical authority for all valve related decisions and ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards
• Lead technical clarifications with suppliers during tender and prior to PO placement
• Assess supplier capability, qualification and readiness for project execution
• Review and approve supplier documentation, design and deviations
• Drive valve scope through engineering, procurement, manufacturing and testing phases
• Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring integration into the overall subsea system
• Follow up supplier performance to ensure delivery meets quality, cost and schedule requirements
• Interface with client representatives as main technical contact for valve scope
• Coordinate with systems engineering, procurement, materials and installation teams
• Bridge communication between suppliers, yards, and project execution teams
• Maintain overall ownership of valve scope including risk management and cost impact
• Identify and mitigate technical risks affecting delivery
• Provide regular reporting and status updates to project management
• Support installation and integration of valve-containing systems
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and governing company procedures

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in subsea or offshore engineering
• Extensive experience with valve systems, including design, selection and supplier management
• Experience working in both tender (pre-PO) and project execution phases

• Valve design, actuation and sealing technology
• Materials selection, stress and friction behaviour
• Industry standards (API, ISO, NORSOK)
• Strong engineering judgement and decision-making capability
• Ability to work independently and lead technical scope in complex projects
• Strong communication skills in English with ability to interface with clients and suppliers
• Structured, systematic and proactive work approach
• Commercial awareness (cost, schedule, and risk implications)
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers

Applications will be evaluated continuously

• English
• Norwegian

• Permanent- or project employment with the best conditions.
• Access to the industry´s most exciting job opportunities
• Personal follow-up, mentoring and career guidance
• A large variety of project opportunities
• Good pension- and insurance schemes
• A pleasant and positive work environment
• Access to both specific and general courses.

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