Hugues Lukoki

A multi-talented Subsea and Mechatronics Engineer with 15+ years of Offshore Oil & Gas Industry both Operator & Subsea Installation Contractor, with an extensive experience in Subsea Construction, Inspection, Repair & Maintenance, in shallow and deep water projects.

Office/Site/Vessel based operations professional with solid technical experience gained successfully undertaking supervisory subsea installation roles (onshore & offshore), in Brownfield IRM / Modifications, Greenfield Developments and SURF Projects; 

Skilled in the installation of subsea hardware such as Xmas Trees, Manifolds, Rigid and Flexible Jumpers, Pipelines, Riser Systems, Umblical and Power Cables;

Pre-commissioning & Testing (SIT/FAT/EFAT) of subsea equipment and structures;

Sound technical knowledge of Completion Design & Installation, and strong knowledge base & concepts clarity of the functioning of Packers, SCSSV, FIV, Bridge Plugs and Flow Control Devices;

Project Engineering & Project Management. 

October 2010 - Present  / Independent  Professional / Job Title: Senior Subsea Engineer - Providing Subsea Construction / Installation Engineering Services to Offshore Oil & Gas Companies in a Freelance Basis. 

January 2013 - September 2020  Company: SONANGOL PESQUISA & PRODUCAO - BLOCK 2, 3 & 4 

Job Title: Subsea Engineer and Subsea Construction Vessel Representative

Worked as a Subsea Engineer and Company Representative onboard Installation/Construction Vessels on various Subsea Construction, Inspection, Repair & Maintenance Campaigns of Subsea Structures, Pipelines, Umbilicals & Power Cables Laying. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities as a Subsea Engineer:

Undertaken responsibility for production of deliverables, which included engineering support, reviewing and commenting on technical documentation produced by the contractors 

(e.g. Specifications, SoW, Reports, Procedures, Drawings, etc.) ensuring the implementation of the established procedures and good engineering practices;

Managed all subsea work scopes related to construction/installation, including the management of

contractors/suppliers for the work scope;

Participated in the elaboration of technical solutions for Subsea Projects and Subsea Repairs and preparation of Scope Of Work accordingly;

Supervised the execution of offshore subsea construction, including commissioning activities;

Actively promoted company HSE campaigns, policies and procedures and participated in the evaluation of risks (HAZID, HAZOP) associated to subsea construction Scope of Work. 

A Few Projects Carried-out as Subsea Construction Vessel Representative:

BLOCK 4-05 Gimboa Field – Onboard SSV Maersk Winner: Installation of 3 Production Xmas Trees, Rigid Well Jumpers Installation & the corresponding tie-ins to Xmas Trees and Manifold, Flying Leads connections; Production Well pre start-up and post start-up commissioning;

BLOCK 3/05 – FSO PALANCA: FSO’s 3 Flexible Risers and 6 Turret Mooring Chains Installation;

BLOCK 4-05 Gimboa Field – Onboard SAIPEM FDS (Multi-purpose and Pipe Lay Vessel): Installation of 17 Km of Rigid Production and a PLET;

BLOCK 2 Morsa West (Solha & Airoga Fields) – Onboard Cable Laying Vessel Maersk Recorder: Installation of 23 Km of Power Cables, 12 Km of Utility Umbilical and 221 Mattresses for Umbilical Stabilization;

BLOCK 3 Oombo – Onboard IRM/DSV Vessel Larissa: Replacement of 4 damaged PLEM Spools, 

tie-in of 3 flexible lines lines, pipeline free-span corrections and pre-commissioning;

BLOCK 2, 3 and 4 – Onboard Survey Vessel Aleutian : Follow-up the Offshore Annual Inspection Campaign of all Subsea Structures and Assets (GVI, CVI, CP, NDT, etc.). 

August 2010 – December 2012 

Company: SUBSEA7, BP’s BLOCK 31 – PSVM 

Job Title: Subsea Project Engineer

Installation of 12 Manifolds, 20 Static Flexibles, FPSO Pull-in and Installation of 9 Dynamic Risers, 

4 umbilical, 25+ Spools (up to 20m long), and various ancillary works.

May 2008 – August 2010 

Company: SUBSEA7, BP’s BLOCK 18 – GREATER PLUTONIO 

Job Title: Subsea Project Engineer

Worked for Subsea7, onboard the Construction Support Vessel Bourbon Oceanteam 101 

(Life of Field Services) and onshore at Sonils (Subsea7 Spool Base) and Kwanda Base in Soyo.

Contributed on the installation of ten (10) Xmas Trees out of 43 Trees that were part of the Greater Plutonio Field Development Project - Phase 1, and the installation of more than 10 Rigid Jumpers

and the associated tie-ins to Xmas Trees and Manifolds, including UTA and Flying Leads;

Witnessed the Rigid Jumper Trial-lift and carried-out Pre Load-out Preparations;

Participated as well in the Replacement of MPFM, SCM, XT's Insert Choke, Electrical Flying Leads,

Umbilical Recovery, Repair & Installation Operations, Metrology Surveys for Jumper Fabrication, 

FPSO Hull Inspection and CP Readings, CALM Buoy System Inspection, Riser Tower Inspection & 

Debris Removal, Etc.;

Supervision of yard activities for the offshore construction and performed installation methods and IRM planning activities in the office, when required

Produced the “Work-Pack” (Write Procedures, Task Plans, Task Risk Assessment, Lift Plans, MOC's) and Conducted ToolBox Talks before each Operation;

On-Site Construction Vessel Mobilization & Load-out, Rigging/Seafastening Design, Equipment and Methods.

August 2006 – May 2008 

Company: SONANGOL PESQUISA & PRODUCAO - BLOCK 4-05

Job Title: Completions Engineer

Oversaw the offshore well completion installation performed by contractor (Schlumberger); 

Provided offshore completion engineering support during the execution phase and managed completion service companies to deliver the planned completion design.

November 2004 – August 2006 

Company: SCHLUMBERGER

Job Title: Well Completions Field Engineer

Completion Job Preparations (Prepared assembly drawings for tools and equipment to be installed, performed QA/QC checks on equipment prior to make-up and deployment, sub-assemblies pressure testing onshore and offshore);

Offshore Installation of Completion Equipment and Safety Systems, ensuring deadlines were met and projects executed with flawless service quality for customers;

Preparation of EOWR (End Of Well Report) for Clients after successful installation.

Master of Science [MSc] Subsea Engineering