Vessel Operations Engineer

Overview

Vessel Operations Engineer at Global Projects Services AG for Saipem — LTA Saudi Arabia. Location : Saudi Arabia. Duration : 12 months renewable contract. Working hours : 5 days x 10 hours onshore. Start Date : ASAP.

About Us : Saipem is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore. We operate across multiple business lines and are present in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of diverse nationalities.

Job Description

The primary mission of the Operation Engineer is to lead the readiness for the vessel operations and act as the project representative on board the vessel. During project preparation, collaborate with the Project Operations Manager and Vessel Asset Manager to verify procedures and implement efficient, cost-effective solutions. Identify missing points and optimize equipment for on-board use. During project execution, serve as the reference point between the project team and Vessel Management Team, and propose modifications to improve operations based on input from on-board management and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with QA / QC & HSE requirements.
• Review project documentation, report errors / omissions, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in liaising with Client Representatives and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and advise if schedule or execution changes are needed.
• Support Vessel Management Team in planning / execution of work and technical requirements.
• Participate in resolving technical problems.
• Provide operational input / support to onshore project teams.
• Liaise with Installation / Method Engineers during preparatory / mobilization / installation phases.
• Review installation procedures, loadout, and sea fastening plans for offshore transport to ensure safe / timely installation.
• Ensure completeness of construction materials / consumables lists and coordinate procurement / delivery.
• Coordinate with Mobile Equipment, Asset, Piptec, ROV, Trenching, precommissioning, and Hook-up to ensure timely availability of personnel / equipment.
• Witness / inspect pre-rigging / loadouts / sea fastening activities.
• Identify deviations from procedures and manage as requested.
• Coordinate with Fabrication Dept for loadout of fabricated structures / installation aids.
• Provide input for engineering close-out reports to improve standards and guidelines.
• Lead project planning efficiency improvements (installation aids reuse, tensioner pad changes, equipment mobilization / demobilization, ROV tooling consistency).
• Coordinate interfaces with all departments related to scope (engineering, installation engineering, procurement, post-order services, assets).
• Follow-up procurement and logistics of installation aids.
• Lead subcontracting activities (e.g., survey & positioning, ROV services, NDT, diving, precommissioning).
• Interface with procurement / fabrication for delivery of items to offshore site and related transport / Vessel preparation.
• Lead installation vessel qualifications towards the client and HR / equipment preparation for installation vessels.
• Attend fabrication facilities to ensure readiness for transport to site of fabricated items.
• Coordinate offshore operations on board as project representative and compile DPRs (Daily Progress Reports).
• As required, compile information for project close-out and invoicing.

Job Specifications

Special Skills / Knowledge

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this challenging role and contribute to Saipem's projects, please submit your CV in English by clicking the link below.

Job Details

Ras Al Khair, Eastern, Saudi Arabia — 2 days ago. Nearby roles include Operations Engineer (Future Leader Program) in Riyadh and related postings.

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