Operation Engineer

Aretè & Cocchi Technology; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Benefits

48 hours weekly (Mon-Fri)

Job summary

Saipem, a global leader in engineering and construction for energy and infrastructure, seeks an Operation Engineer to oversee mission equipment integration, offshore execution, and safety-compliant methodologies from preparation through field activities.

The role emphasizes technical oversight, continuous improvement, and alignment with company standards across tender, engineering and execution phases. Fluent English and field experience in offshore campaigns are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, Offshore Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in offshore operations, construction support or marine/equipment operations.
• Experience interfacing with project engineering and offshore construction crews.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Offshore operations

HSE risk assessment

Technical documentation review

Multidisciplinary coordination

Reporting & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, Offshore Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Job Description

The Operation Engineer supports the Offshore Operations Equipment (VESEQUI) function by ensuring that mission equipment integration, operational methodologies, and field activities are designed and executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company standards. The role provides technical and operational oversight from the preparation phase through offshore execution, contributing to continuous improvement, standardization, and operational readiness across projects.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, Offshore Engineering or equivalent.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of offshore construction methods and mission equipment operation.
• Knowledge of HSE and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to review technical documentation and installation plans.
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in reporting and operational documentation.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Flexibility, problem‑solving and proactiveness.

Languages:

• Fluent English; Italian or French is an asset.

Experience:

• 3–5 years in offshore operations, construction support or marine/equipment operations.
• Field experience in offshore campaigns.
• Experience interfacing with project engineering and offshore construction crews.

Benefits

• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
• Working Model: 48 hours weekly, Monday‑Friday.
• One Saipem Way soft skills model: promotes skills development, career growth, and innovation through complex challenges by encouraging communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.