SURF Flow Assurance Engineer

Overview

SURF Flow Assurance Engineer

Location:

Europe
Contract Type: [Contract / Permanent – specify]

We are currently supporting a major energy client on a large-scale offshore development and are looking to engage a SURF Flow Assurance Engineer to join the team. This is a key position within a high‑profile project, offering the opportunity to work on complex deepwater subsea systems and contribute to critical technical decisions across the project lifecycle.

Flow Assurance / Assurance d’écoulement / SURF Engineering / Ingénierie SURF / Subsea Systems / Systèmes sous‑marins / Multiphase Flow / Écoulement multiphasique / Hydrate Management / Gestion des hydrates / Offshore Deepwater / Offshore eaux profondes / Thermal & Hydraulic Analysis / Analyse thermique et hydraulique / OLGA Simulation / Simulation OLGA / Production Optimisation / Optimisation de production / Risers & Flowlines / Risers et conduites / Wax & Asphaltene / Cires et asphaltènes / Field Development / Développement de champ

• Leading flow assurance studies for SURF (Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers & Flowlines) systems
• Performing steady‑state and transient simulations (e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM, etc.)
• Managing risks related to hydration, wax, asphaltene, scaling, and slugging
• Supporting design and optimisation of subsea production and transportation systems
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (subsea, process, reservoir, operations)
• Providing technical input into FEED, detailed engineering, and execution phases
• Reviewing contractor deliverables and ensuring compliance with project standards
• Contributing to operability, start‑up, and troubleshooting strategies

• Extensive experience in flow assurance engineering within SURF projects
• Proven background working on deepwater or complex offshore developments
• Strong expertise in simulation tools (OLGA highly preferred)
• Solid understanding of thermal, hydraulic, and multiphase flow behaviour
• Experience across project phases (FEED, EPC, operations support)
• Ability to work in an international, fast‑paced project environment
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline

• Opportunity to work on a major offshore development
• Exposure to cutting‑edge subsea technologies and engineering challenges
• Collaborative and high‑performing project environment
• Competitive package and long‑term project visibility

We are keen to speak with experienced professionals who bring the skills above. If you are a Flow Assurance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a major SURF project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.