Job Title: Major Works & Class Special Survey Engineer

Organization: Tullow Oil
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026

About Tullow Oil

Tullow Oil is an independent energy company focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas responsibly across Africa and beyond. We are committed to safe operations, technical excellence, and collaboration, while fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where experienced professionals can thrive and contribute to long-term asset integrity.

We are seeking an experienced Major Works & Class Special Survey Engineer to support the planning and execution of complex offshore maintenance and survey activities.

Position Summary

The Major Works & Class Special Survey Engineer leads and supports the planning, preparation, and execution of major maintenance campaigns, non-routine works, and class-driven scopes on offshore assets. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of work scopes in alignment with FPSO operational constraints, classification society requirements, and Tullow’s engineering and safety standards.

This role requires strong technical judgment, cross-discipline coordination, and a practical understanding of offshore execution challenges.

Key Responsibilities

The Major Works & Class Special Survey Engineer will:

• Plan, review, and support execution of major works, non-routine maintenance, and campaign-based offshore activities.

• Support Class Special Surveys and regulatory-driven scopes in coordination with classification societies and regulators (e.g. ABS).

• Review and assess job plans and work packs to ensure execution readiness, constructability, and operational alignment.

• Evaluate execution methodologies proposed by contractors and challenge them where required to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.

• Coordinate with offshore operations, maintenance teams, and contractors to manage SIMOPS and production constraints.

• Ensure work scopes comply with applicable industry standards and codes, including API, ABS, ASME, and other recognized international standards.

• Support brownfield modifications, life-extension works, and integrity-related projects on operating assets.

• Monitor materials readiness, staging, and logistics to support offshore execution.

• Assess manpower requirements, competencies, specialist services, and vendor support needs.

• Identify and manage execution risks and recommend mitigation measures.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Tullow’s HSSE policies and offshore operating procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in an Engineering discipline or equivalent vocational qualifications.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a similar role within the offshore oil and gas industry.

• Demonstrated involvement in:

  • Non-routine maintenance

  • Major works or campaign-based execution activities

Technical Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of FPSO systems and operations, including:

  • Topsides

  • Marine systems

  • Utilities

  • Supporting infrastructure

• Broad understanding of multi-discipline trade activities delivered by maintenance and execution contractors.

• Proven experience supporting classification society and regulatory-driven scopes, including Class Special Surveys (ABS).

• Experience in brownfield modifications and life-extension works on operating offshore assets.

• Strong understanding of offshore execution constraints and operational interfaces.

Work Planning and Execution Competencies

• Proven ability to review job plans and work packs, with consideration of:

  • Task sequencing and execution logic

  • Materials availability and staging

  • Tools and equipment requirements

  • Manpower and competency requirements

  • Specialist services and vendor support

  • SIMOPS management

  • Operational and production impacts

Work Environment

Tullow Oil offers a professional, safety-focused, and inclusive working environment. We value technical excellence, teamwork, and accountability, and we support individuals who take ownership of asset integrity and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A cover letter outlining relevant offshore experience and suitability for the role

Applications should be submitted through Tullow Oil’s official recruitment platform and clearly state the subject line:

“Major Works & Class Special Survey Engineer – Tullow Oil”

Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.