Offshore Operations Engineer - Pipelay & Lifting

Saipem; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

Corporate Benefits

48-hour work week

Job summary

Saipem in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced offshore operations specialist to provide technical reviews and support across tender, engineering and execution phases. You will advise on best practices, equipment readiness and HSE alignment, coordinating with project operations and asset teams.

Required 3–5 years in offshore campaigns and familiarity with rigid pipelaying, with English fluency. The role offers a fixed-term contract and a 48-hour work week in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in offshore operations or marine equipment management.
• Experience with rigid pipelaying systems (S-Lay/J-Lay) is preferred.
• Field experience in offshore campaigns.
• Fluent English; Italian or French are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical reviews and input for methods, procedures, and installation plans across tender, engineering, and execution phases.
• Support offshore and onshore teams by advising on best practices, constraints, and equipment readiness.
• Monitor work progress, ensuring alignment with HSE requirements.
• Liaise with Project Operations, Offshore Construction Managers, Asset teams.
• Participate in HAZID sessions, risk evaluations, and lessons learned.

Skills

Offshore construction methods

HSE risk assessment

Technical documentation review

Multidisciplinary coordination

Reporting & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Naval Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Offshore Engineering

Job description

Saipem in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, seeks an experienced offshore operations specialist to provide technical reviews and support across tender, engineering and execution phases. You will advise on best practices, equipment readiness and HSE alignment, coordinating with project operations and asset teams.

Required 3–5 years in offshore campaigns and familiarity with rigid pipelaying, with English fluency. The role offers a fixed-term contract and a 48-hour work week in Abu Dhabi.