Operations Engineer - Offshore & Subsea

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 480,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Company benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is seeking an Operations Engineer – Offshore & Subsea to join our client’s Abu Dhabi-based offshore operations team. This permanent, office-based role involves regular offshore travel for the planning, coordination and execution of offshore survey and subsea operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Marine/Mechanical/Ocean Engineering and 5–9 years in offshore operations, with strong planning, risk management and HSE focus. ADNOC projects exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine/Mechanical/Subsea/Ocean engineering or related field.
• 5–9 years in offshore operations, marine, subsea projects or survey operations.
• Experience with mobilisations, SIMOPS, MoC and PTW processes.
• Knowledge of offshore survey and subsea construction is highly desirable.
• Proven coordination and multi-stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of offshore campaigns, schedules and resources.
• Develop and maintain procedures, risk assessments, lift plans and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate with project engineers, vessel teams, logistics and subcontractors.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to pre-mobilisation documentation and operational readiness.
• Interface with clients during campaigns and provide progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement across offshore operations.

Skills

Offshore operations

Marine engineering

Subsea engineering

Project execution

HSE awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine/ Ocean/ Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Operational reporting systems

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/07/2026

Black & Grey HR is seeking an Operations Engineer – Offshore & Subsea to join our client's offshore operations team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This is a permanent office-based role with regular offshore and field travel during project campaigns, supporting the planning, coordination, and technical execution of offshore survey and subsea operations.

You will be responsible for bridging engineering and offshore operations, ensuring operational readiness, technical compliance, and efficient execution of offshore campaigns. Working closely with project managers, vessel teams, offshore personnel, logistics, and clients, you will support the successful delivery of survey, subsea, and marine operations while driving continuous improvement across operational processes and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and coordination of offshore campaigns by developing resource plans, equipment readiness schedules, vessel requirements, and operational timelines to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop, review, and maintain operational procedures, method statements, risk assessments, lift plans, and safe systems of work in accordance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with project engineers, vessel management, offshore personnel, logistics teams, and subcontractors to ensure the timely deployment of equipment, personnel, and project resources.
• Monitor offshore operational performance throughout project execution, identifying technical issues, operational risks, schedule deviations, and resource constraints while supporting timely corrective actions.
• Prepare and coordinate pre-mobilization documentation, including mobilization checklists, Permit to Work (PTW) documentation, toolbox talks, SIMOPS planning, and operational readiness packages.
• Act as a key interface with clients during offshore campaigns, supporting operational planning meetings, daily progress reporting, technical discussions, approvals, and execution updates.
• Monitor operational KPIs, analyse project performance data, and contribute to lessons learned, after-action reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across offshore operations.
• Participate in operational readiness reviews, Management of Change (MoC) processes, and pre-campaign planning activities to ensure all technical, operational, and safety requirements are achieved prior to offshore execution.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational management systems, procedures, standards, and best practices across survey and subsea operations.
• Promote compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, industry regulations, and international offshore standards while fostering a strong operational safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Subsea Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–9 years of experience in offshore operations, marine operations engineering, subsea projects, or offshore survey operations.
• Strong understanding of offshore operational planning, vessel operations, project execution, risk management, and HSE requirements.
• Experience supporting offshore mobilizations, operational readiness reviews, SIMOPS, Permit to Work systems, and Management of Change (MoC) processes.
• Knowledge of offshore survey, subsea construction, IRM, or marine support operations is highly desirable.
• Excellent coordination, stakeholder management, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams in dynamic offshore environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting or project management systems is preferred.

Certifications (Please attach the below certificates)

• Valid BOSIET or HUET certification.
• ADNOC operational access approval, or the ability to obtain it, is highly advantageous.
• DP Awareness or DP Operator certification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IMCA guidelines and offshore industry best practices is preferred.

• Attractive Salary + benefits
• Permanent employment with a leading offshore and subsea engineering organization
• Opportunity to support major offshore survey, subsea, and marine operations for ADNOC and regional energy projects
• Exposure to multidisciplinary offshore operations, including vessel campaigns, mobilizations, SIMOPS, and operational readiness planning
• Opportunity to develop expertise in offshore operations engineering, subsea project execution, and marine operational management
• Long-term career growth and progression within a stable organization delivering complex offshore and subsea projects