Quality Engineer Offshore

About Porthos
Porthos is a project designed to transport CO2 from industry in the Port of Rotterdam and store it in depleted gas fields beneath the North Sea. The CO2 transported and stored by Porthos will be captured by various companies. These companies will feed their CO2 into a pipeline running through the Rotterdam port area. The CO2 is then pressurised at a compressor station, after which it is transported via an offshore pipeline to a platform in the North Sea, approximately 20 km off the coast. From this platform, the CO2 is pumped into a depleted gas field. The depleted gas fields are located in a sealed reservoir of porous sandstone, more than 3 km beneath the North Sea. The project is expected to start up in the second half of 2027. The aim is to store approximately 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year for at least 15 years.

At Porthos, we work in multidisciplinary teams comprising experts from the parent companies EBN, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Gasunie, alongside independent professionals.

Job description

As an Offshore Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring quality, certification and compliance within the offshore part of the project. You will support the Offshore Project Manager and work closely with contractors, suppliers, and inspection and certification bodies. You will ensure that engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning are carried out in accordance with contractual requirements, legislation and regulations, and international standards.

The role is based in Rotterdam, with occasional offshore visits.

Duties and responsibilities

QA & Certification

  • Coordinating QA, certification and verification activities within the offshore package.
  • Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, technical standards and regulations.
  • Drawing up and implementing audit schedules for contractors and suppliers.
  • Leading weekly QA, certification and verification meetings.
  • Reviewing and approving certification and verification plans from contractors and suppliers.
  • Acting as the technical point of contact for contractors, suppliers and certification bodies.

Construction & Commissioning

  • Monitoring quality during construction, installation and commissioning activities.
  • Ensuring the correct recording and follow-up of non-conformities (NCRs) and corrective actions.
  • Verifying test certificates, material certifications and inspection reports.
  • Supervising quality checks and field tests, including:
    • Hydraulic testing of pipes and installations
    • Electrical testing
    • Instrumentation checks and calibrations
    • NDT inspections
    • Welder qualifications
    • Coating and paint inspections
  • Supporting a structured Mechanical Completion and handover to operations.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

  • Managing the offshore inspection team.
  • Preparing QA and performance reports.
  • Identifying and escalating risks and quality issues.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders.

Job requirements

  • A completed technical degree at higher professional education (HBO) or university (WO) level.
  • At least 15 years’ experience in QA, certification and regulatory compliance within large-scale offshore projects.
  • At least 10 years’ experience at project sites within offshore construction or operations environments.
  • Experience with brownfield offshore projects and SIMOPS environments.
  • Knowledge of offshore certification of jackets, topsides and pipelines.
  • Good knowledge of relevant regulations such as PED, ATEX and CE marking.
  • Experience with audits and quality management systems.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to connect different stakeholders.
  • Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.

What do we offer?

  • A key role within a leading energy and infrastructure project.
  • The opportunity to work in an international and technically complex project environment.
  • A high level of responsibility and scope for initiative.
  • A dynamic working environment with experienced specialists.
  • Contract duration: 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Interested? Are you an experienced Offshore Quality Engineer with an affinity for offshore energy projects and do you want to contribute to the energy transition? Then we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment procedure
Porthos hires staff exclusively on a temporary basis, with the recruitment process taking place via a tendering procedure organised by the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Individuals have the opportunity to register and apply for available vacancies as self-employed contractors. An alternative approach is to go through the registration process via an accredited provider/supplier of temporary work who is already registered with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Click here for instructions on how to register.

Applications for this vacancy must be submitted by 9 June at 9.00 am.