EPSC Oil & Gas Jobs: Hiring Engineers for Milan & Mozambique
The global energy transition and increasing demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) have positioned Southern Africa—particularly Mozambique's offshore Area 1 and Area 4 in the Rovuma Basin—as one of the world's most critical frontiers for major energy infrastructure. Executing mega-scale energy assets requires sophisticated project execution models. Among these, EPSC (Engineering, Procurement, Services, and Construction Management) and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) structures represent the pinnacle of multi-billion-dollar project delivery.
A leading global energy services consultancy is currently seeking seasoned engineering professionals for high-profile EPSC roles in major Oil & Gas projects. These prestigious positions follow a dual-location setup: 3 to 6 months residential in Milan, Italy during the detailed engineering and execution planning phase, followed by a 12-month rotational assignment in Mozambique for construction management, commissioning, and operational integration.
Executing world-scale energy infrastructure projects requires an extraordinary synthesis of engineering expertise, global supply chain precision, and client-side governance. Within the contemporary energy sector, Southern Africa—most notably the offshore and onshore liquefaction developments across Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin—has emerged as a central pillar of global natural gas production and export strategy. The execution of multi-billion-dollar energy installations in this region relies heavily on Engineering, Procurement, Services, and Construction Management (EPSC) contracts, a specialized delivery model designed to guarantee that complex processing trains, offloading terminals, and subsea pipelines are built to precise specifications. To drive these mega-ventures forward, global energy operator teams and project management consultancies actively seek seasoned professionals across all technical disciplines, leveraging specialized recruitment firms like Mentor IMC Group to secure elite engineering talent.
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A defining operational characteristic of high-value EPSC engineering jobs is their structured, dual-location mobilization sequence. These assignments typically initiate with a 3-to-6-month residential phase in major European engineering hubs such as Milan, Italy, where primary engineering contractors generate the foundational calculations, three-dimensional BIM models, equipment specifications, and interface matrices. Working as an extension of the Project Management Team (PMT) or Project Management Consultancy (PMC), owner’s engineers in Milan carry out rigorous verification of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and safety layouts. Following the completion and technical approval of the detailed design phase, these senior personnel transition directly to the site in Mozambique for a 12-month rotational assignment. On-site in Mozambique, their focus shifts to field oversight, monitoring modular assembly, supervising civil foundations, validating electrical and instrumentation hookups, and leading pre-commissioning activities prior to final plant startup.
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The success of these large-scale LNG developments depends entirely on the technical authority and interdisciplinary coordination of the PMT and PMC teams. Every discipline plays a distinct role in turning complex engineering concepts into operational field assets:
Senior Process Engineers review thermodynamic calculations, heat and material balances (HMB), and equipment sizing to ensure that acid gas removal, gas dehydration, cryogenic liquefaction, and condensate recovery processes operate at optimal thermal efficiency.
Process Safety Engineers manage loss-prevention systems, conducting Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), gas dispersion modeling, and HAZOP/HAZID safety audits while defining Safety Critical Elements (SCE) to protect personnel and environmental assets.
Instrument and Control Engineers oversee Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown (ESD) panels, and severe-service control valve packages to maintain continuous operational integrity.
Telecommunications Engineers design and deploy industrial fiber-optic backbones, Public Address/General Alarm (PAGA) systems, marine VHF/UHF radios, and secure Operational Technology (OT) networks compliant with international cyber standards.
Civil and Structural Engineers calculate foundation dynamic loads, review soil-structure interactions, and oversee heavy civil works, deep piling, module support frames, and marine jetty construction designed to withstand coastal weather conditions.
Electrical Engineers validate power generation specs, high-voltage distribution networks, single-line diagrams (SLDs), ETAP fault studies, and explosion-proof (Ex) equipment certifications across hazardous operational zones.
Mechanical Engineers (Static & Rotating) oversee the fabrication and field installation of cryogenic heat exchangers, pressure vessels, high-pressure gas turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and multi-stage pumps.
Project Engineers act as central technical integrators, steering interdisciplinary workflows, resolving Management of Change (MOC) issues, and keeping project schedules aligned across offsite fabrication yards and site execution teams.
Contracts Engineers enforce commercial compliance, evaluate variation requests, manage extension of time (EOT) claims, and oversee subcontract governance under international contract frameworks like FIDIC.
Because these positions carry direct responsibility for multi-billion-dollar energy infrastructure, candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years of experience within PMT, PMC, or Operator environments. Unlike general construction or subcontractor roles, PMT and PMC engineers function as the ultimate technical authority for the project owner. Qualified professionals holding the requisite technical background and seeking to advance their careers on global energy projects can apply directly by submitting their updated curriculum vitae to recruitment representative Marilyn Abrera at marilyn.abrera@mentorimcgroup.com. Through this recruitment pathway, experienced engineers contribute directly to one of the most vital industrial energy developments in the world today.
If you possess a minimum of 10 years of direct Project Management Team (PMT), Project Management Consultancy (PMC), or Operator experience, this detailed guide explores the project framework, high-CPC career opportunities, detailed job descriptions, and direct application pathways.
Understanding EPSC Contracts in Mega Oil & Gas Infrastructure
In multi-billion-dollar energy developments, the project execution strategy dictates how engineering, procurement, and field construction are controlled. Understanding the distinction between traditional turnkey EPC and specialized EPSC contracts is vital for senior PMT/PMC engineers.
Why EPSC Expertise Demands a Minimum of 10 Years Experience
Unlike standard operations engineering, working within an EPSC team on behalf of an Operator or PMC requires high-level governance and technical authority:
Operator Accountability: PMT and PMC engineers act as the owner's eyes and ears, ensuring contractor deliverables meet stringent international codes (API, ASME, IEC, ISO, NFPA) and company standards.
Complex Logistics & Field Integration: Bridging design offices in European engineering hubs like Milan with remote African worksites requires deep risk foresight.
Interface Management: Resolving complex cross-disciplinary technical queries (TQs) and non-conformance reports (NCRs) demands extensive past field experience.
Detailed Vacancy Descriptions
Below are the 9 senior engineering positions open for qualified personnel with 10+ years of PMT, PMC, or Operator experience.
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1. Senior Process Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Process Engineer will oversee detailed process engineering design validation during the Milan residential phase and support field commissioning and optimization in Mozambique. You will ensure the process design for offshore gas treatment, acid gas removal, dehydration, cryogenic liquefaction, and condensate stabilization meets thermodynamic and operational specifications.
Key Duties
Validate heat and material balances (HMB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment sizing calculations using ASPEN HYSYS or Unisim.
Lead process reviews during HAZOP, HAZID, SIL classification, and ALARP reviews.
Provide technical approval for long-lead process equipment including cryogenic heat exchangers, gas turbines, scrubbers, reboilers, and flare systems.
Manage process interfaces between upstream offshore gathering pipelines, onshore receiving facilities, and storage/loading jetties.
Supervise process pre-commissioning, start-up procedures, performance testing, and ramp-up in Mozambique.
Mandatory Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical / Process Engineering.
10+ years of experience in major Oil & Gas or LNG projects, with significant time spent in PMT/PMC roles or direct Operator employment.
Expertise in offshore gas processing, LNG liquefaction trains, or large-scale hydrocarbon processing.
2. Senior Process Safety Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Process Safety Engineer is responsible for verifying that technical safety, loss prevention, and environmental risk mitigation systems conform to strict international standards and operator requirements. You will manage safety studies during detailed engineering in Milan and enforce safety-critical element (SCE) integrity during field installation and commissioning in Mozambique.
Key Duties
Lead and audit Technical Safety deliverables including Fire & Gas Location Layouts, Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) drawings, and Passive/Active Fire Protection specifications.
Oversee quantitative risk assessments (QRA), consequence modeling (PHAST/FLACS), emergency depressurization (EDP) studies, and flare dispersion modeling.
Maintain and update the project Health, Safety, and Environment Case (HSE Case) and Safety Critical Elements (SCE) performance standards.
Validate technical compliance with NFPA, API 14C/14J, ISO 13702, and local Mozambican environmental regulations.
Conduct site safety reviews, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and SIMOPS risk management during site execution.
Mandatory Qualifications
B.Sc. in Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
10+ years of technical safety/loss prevention experience on world-scale upstream or LNG developments within PMC or Operator teams.
Formal certification in Functional Safety (TÜV Rheinland / CFSE) is strongly preferred.
3. Senior Instrument & Control Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Instrument & Control (I&C) Engineer will oversee the design, procurement, integration, and field deployment of complex automation, safety instrumented systems (SIS), and field instrumentation for high-capacity natural gas facilities.
Key Duties
Review and approve detailed engineering specifications for Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas Systems (FGS), and High-Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS).
Supervise vendor execution for major ICSS platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Yokogawa, Emerson, or ABB) during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in Europe.
Validate instrument index, I/O lists, cause-and-effect diagrams, control valve sizing, and metering skid specifications.
Manage field installation quality control, loop testing, site acceptance testing (SAT), and system integration in Mozambique.
Ensure full compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 standards for functional safety lifecycle management.
Mandatory Qualifications
B.Sc. in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Systems Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of direct experience in mega oil and gas EPC/EPSC environments representing the Operator or PMC.
In-depth technical mastery of ICSS architecture, fieldbus networks, HART protocols, and severe service control valves.
4. Senior Telecommunications Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Telecommunications Engineer manages the architecture, engineering, and implementation of robust communication networks required for safe, uninterrupted operation across offshore platforms, onshore processing plants, camp facilities, and maritime transport.
Key Duties
Validate detailed designs for Fiber Optic Transmission Systems (FOTS), Industrial Wi-Fi, Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA), CCTV surveillance, and Access Control.
Oversee telecom system interfaces including satellite communications (VSAT), Marine VHF/UHF, Aeronautical radio, and PABX systems.
Ensure cybersecurity integration for Operational Technology (OT) networks in compliance with IEC 62443.
Direct vendor FAT inspections across European factory sites prior to shipment to Mozambique.
Manage site telecom tower installation, optical cable splicing, coverage testing, and system commissioning in remote coastal regions.
Mandatory Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, or Computer Networks.
10+ years of telecom engineering experience in major energy or infrastructure developments (PMT/PMC/Operator mandatory).
Comprehensive knowledge of industrial safety communications, marine radio compliance, and cyber-secure OT infrastructure.
5. Senior Civil & Structural Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Civil & Structural Engineer oversees foundation design, structural steel framing, marine jetties, module support frames, and heavy civil works. This role ensures structural integrity against seismic activity, severe cyclonic conditions, and heavy equipment dynamic loading in coastal Mozambique.
Key Duties
Review detailed structural calculations, 3D BIM models (S3D / PDMS), and structural drawings generated by EPC engineering teams in Milan.
Evaluate soil-structure interaction, deep piling specifications, soil improvement strategies, and foundation designs for heavy rotating equipment.
Oversee structural design verification for LNG storage tank foundations, module transport routes, and offloading jetty structures.
Supervise site civil construction, concrete quality testing, structural steel erection, and pile load tests in Mozambique.
Ensure design adherence to Eurocodes, AISC, ACI, and local geological/environmental codes.
Mandatory Qualifications
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Civil or Structural Engineering.
10+ years of major oil and gas civil/structural experience (PMT/PMC/Operator side mandatory).
Direct experience with coastal marine structures, modular construction, or LNG plant civil design.
6. Senior Electrical Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Electrical Engineer provides technical governance over power generation, high-voltage (HV) distribution, motor control systems, and electrical safety across processing facilities.
Key Duties
Verify electrical load lists, single-line diagrams (SLDs), power system fault studies, transient stability analyses, and harmonic calculations using ETAP.
Direct design and procurement specs for high-voltage gas turbine generators, main transformers, HV/MV switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units.
Oversee vendor manufacturing and FAT testing for major electrical equipment packages in Europe.
Manage field installation of cable tray networks, subsea power tie-ins, grounding systems, and hazardous area certified electrical apparatus in Mozambique.
Enforce adherence to IEC, IEEE, and operator electrical engineering standards.
Mandatory Qualifications
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy industrial energy projects within PMC or Operator teams.
Strong expertise in power generation, high-voltage distribution, and electrical installations in explosive atmospheres (Ex standards).
7. Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static & Rotating)
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads technical verification for static pressure equipment, storage tanks, rotating machinery, and complex mechanical packages essential for continuous gas liquefaction and export.
Key Duties
Review mechanical design specifications, stress analysis reports, and material selections for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, column internals, and storage tanks.
Validate engineering specs for major rotating machinery including multi-stage centrifugal compressors, gas turbines, cryogenic pumps, and power generation drivers.
Inspect mechanical equipment during manufacturing and FAT across vendor locations in Europe.
Direct site installation, shaft alignment, mechanical completion, vibration analysis, and cold testing of rotating and static units in Mozambique.
Ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII, API 610/617/650, and TEMA standards.
Mandatory Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
10+ years of experience in oil and gas/LNG mechanical equipment design, procurement oversight, and field erection as PMT, PMC, or Operator.
Strong background handling both heavy rotating turbomachinery and complex static pressure equipment.
8. Senior Project Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Project Engineer serves as the central technical coordinator linking specialized discipline engineering teams with project controls, procurement, construction management, and the client organization.
Key Duties
Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering workflows, resolve technical queries (TQs), and manage technical change orders (MOC).
Monitor contractor progress against key project milestones during the Milan detailed design phase and Mozambique field execution phase.
Drive technical interface resolution between offsite modular fabrication yards, marine transport teams, and site installation contractors.
Prepare progress reports, risk registers, and technical presentations for senior operator management.
Support pre-commissioning, handover documentation package compilation, and as-built verification.
Mandatory Qualifications
B.Sc. in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Electrical).
10+ years of broad energy project engineering experience, with a focus on PMT or PMC execution models.
Exceptional multi-disciplinary problem-solving skills and project management proficiency (PMP certification preferred).
9. Senior Contracts Engineer
Role Scope & Core Responsibilities
The Senior Contracts Engineer manages contractual governance, commercial change orders, dispute avoidance, and subcontractor compliance across all EPSC execution phases.
Key Duties
Administer main EPSC contracts and major subcontracts, ensuring strict adherence to commercial terms, scope definitions, and milestone criteria.
Evaluate contractor variation requests, claims for extension of time (EOT), and commercial change orders; prepare formal counter-evaluations.
Coordinate with engineering and site management to verify actual field progress and authorize milestone progress payments.
Manage commercial risk registers, dispute mitigation strategies, and contractual correspondence under FIDIC or custom operator contract frameworks.
Oversee contract closeout activities, warranty management, and final performance certificate releases.
Mandatory Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Administration.
10+ years of contract administration experience in international oil and gas mega-projects (PMC or Operator experience mandatory).
Mastery of international construction contract standards, variation assessment methods, and claims negotiation techniques.
Contract Terms & Assignment Logistics
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Phase 1: Milan, Italy (Residential)
During the initial 3 to 6 months, engineers reside in Milan working directly alongside the EPC contractor's engineering design teams. This phase focuses on design optimization, model reviews, technical query resolution, and factory inspection approvals.
Phase 2: Mozambique (Rotational)
Following design approval, engineers mobilize to the project site in Mozambique for a 12-month rotational assignment. Responsibilities pivot toward construction quality supervision, contractor management, interface integration, and commissioning oversight.
How to Apply
Qualified senior energy professionals meeting the 10-year PMT/PMC/Operator mandate are invited to submit their updated CVs directly to the managing recruitment team at Mentor IMC Group.
Recruitment Contact: Marilyn Abrera
Application Email:
marilyn.abrera@mentorimcgroup.comSubject Line Format:
Application: [Job Title] - EPSC Mozambique/Milan - [Your Name]
CV Submission Checklist
To increase profile visibility during PMT/PMC technical screening, ensure your resume highlights:
Operator / PMC Roles: Clearly distinguish between main contractor roles and PMT/PMC/Operator representation.
Project Scale: State project values ($USD Millions/Billions) and capacity figures (e.g., MTPA LNG, MMSCFD gas processing).
EPSC / EPC Experience: Highlight specific contributions during detailed engineering and site construction management.
Location Details: Mention previous international rotation experience in remote environments.
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