Offshore Operations Engineer

SAIPEM, ENGINEERING ENERGY

Saipem is an advanced technological and engineering platform for the design, construction and operation of complex, safe and sustainable infrastructures, and plants.

We are committed to working alongside our customers, transforming their strategies and projects into competitive and sustainable infrastructures, plants, and processes, accompanying them on the path to energy transition.

We want to be the key ingredient in companies' energy transition, their bridge to a sustainable future.

We value our projects thanks to the ingenuity of everyone and the different cultures of each; we ground them responsibly, having the safety of people and the environment at heart;

we carry them out with the utmost commitment to build trusting relationships with customers.

Always oriented towards technological innovation, today Saipem is committed to supporting its Clients on the frontier of the energy transition with assets, technologies and processes that are increasingly digital and oriented towards environmental sustainability.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Reporting the Project Manager, Installation, the primary mission of the Operation Engineer is to

lead the readiness for the vessel operations and be the project representative on board the vessel. During the project preparation phase, The employee shall collaborate with Vessel Operations Manager and Vessel Asset Manager in order to verify that the suggested procedures are correct and that the most efficient and cost-effective solutions are implemented.

They must as well quickly distinguish the missing points and required optimization of the equipment used on board.

During project execution, The employee shall be the reference point between the project team and the Vessel Management Team.

They shall be able to suggest modifications and changes leading to improvements taking into account the suggestions of the on-board management as well as interface with the on-board client representatives.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordinate the general preparation and related interfaces with all the departments related to his scope (engineering, installation engineering, procurement, post order services and assets).
• Follow-up the procurement & logistics of installation aids
• Lead the subcontracting activities (i.e. survey & positioning, ROV services, NDT, diving, Precomissioning, etc. as applicable)
• associated with the construction vessel.
• Interface with procurement / fabrication departments for the delivery of incorporated items on the offshore site and in particular, to
• take care of transportation vessels preparation associated with the cargo to be provided to the construction vessel.
• Lead the installation vessel(s) qualification(s) towards the client.
• Lead the installation vessel project HR preparation.
• Lead the installation vessel equipment preparation.
• Lead the mobilization / demobilization preparation of the installation vessel.
• Attend fabrication facilities to ensure readiness for transportation to site of fabricated items
• Coordinate the offshore operation on board the installation vessel as project representative on board.
• Compile all the required information as per the project requirements for the project close-out and, in particular, close out of the invoicing process and return of experience.

JOB SPECIFICATION :

Education : Bachelor Degree in Mechanics, Structural or Civil Engineering

Experience : Minimum 4 years experience in offshore construction activities.

Special Skills / Knowledge :

• Familiar with industry codes and standards applicable to offshore Oil & Gas facilities design, construction and Installation
• Knowledgeable in various offshore pipeline and / or SURF installation techniques and understanding installation factors and
• criteria which might affect the design, costs and schedule for development of offshore oil fields.
• Experience on site at shore base facilities, fabrication yards, and offshore vessels as well as site preparation experience is a plus.
• Previous experience with S lay installation is a plus, especially Deepwater S lay

Working Conditions : Office Environment; Houston, TX plus offshore rotations and site visits on an as required basis during project execution

Physical Requirements : None