Principal Marine Operations Specialist

Mc Dermott

Dubai

On-site

AED 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mc Dermott in Dubai seeks a Principal Marine Operations Specialist with extensive offshore installation and EPCI delivery experience. Lead field engineers, set priorities, coordinate across procurement, fabrication and marine teams to ensure safe, on-time execution.

You will mentor engineers, ensure compliance with standards, review installation methods, and maintain strong client engagement throughout the project lifecycle in a structured energy environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
10–14 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry with a major contractor, consultant, or EPCI organization.
Strong background in marine operations, field engineering, offshore installation, or construction engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise field engineers and senior field engineers assigned to offshore installation projects.
Set clear technical priorities and ensure engineering deliverables are completed within approved schedules.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and practical mentorship to engineering team members.
Verify that field engineering activities follow project specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
Coordinate engineering inputs across procurement, fabrication, construction, marine operations, and offshore installation teams.

Skills

Marine operations

Offshore field engineering

Offshore installation

EPCI project delivery

Marine construction

Technical team leadership

Field engineering management

Installation engineering

Vessel operations

Offshore project execution

Engineering design review

Constructability assessment

Technical risk management

Engineering problem‑solving

Client technical coordination

Project site inspections

Quality control

Engineering procedures

Marine spread planning

Installation methodology

Technical audits

Project readiness reviews

Procurement coordination

Construction coordination

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Engineering standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Principal Marine Operations Specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy hiring opportunity for a senior engineering professional with extensive expertise in offshore installation, marine operations, field engineering, and EPCI project delivery.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Naval Architecture-Marine Engineering
Salary: 28000-40000 (estimated range)
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise field engineers and senior field engineers assigned to offshore installation projects.
Set clear technical priorities and ensure engineering deliverables are completed within approved schedules.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and practical mentorship to engineering team members.
Verify that field engineering activities follow project specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
Coordinate engineering inputs across procurement, fabrication, construction, marine operations, and offshore installation teams.
Ensure technical information is transferred accurately between project phases and responsible disciplines.
Conduct project site visits to monitor offshore and onshore execution progress.
Review field conditions, construction quality, equipment readiness, and compliance with approved installation methods.
Identify technical constraints that could affect safety, cost, schedule, quality, or operational feasibility.
Develop practical engineering solutions for complex offshore installation and marine operations challenges.
Confirm that proposed solutions meet client requirements, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards.
Oversee the design, review, and optimization of offshore engineering systems and installation arrangements.
Evaluate project deliverables for feasibility, constructability, efficiency, and operational safety.
Conduct detailed technical reviews of engineering documents, procedures, calculations, drawings, and execution plans.
Recommend design or methodology improvements that enhance project performance and reduce execution risk.
Review installation strategies involving vessels, barges, lifting systems, temporary works, and offshore equipment.
Support the selection and deployment of marine spreads suitable for project requirements.
Promote recognized industry practices and emerging engineering methods across field engineering activities.
Introduce process improvements based on project performance, technical reviews, and lessons learned.
Monitor developments in offshore construction technology, marine engineering, and installation methodologies.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with client representatives throughout the project lifecycle.
Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned offshore engineering and marine operations matters.
Clarify client requirements and translate them into executable engineering solutions.
Present technical recommendations, risk assessments, and mitigation measures to customers and internal stakeholders.
Proactively identify project challenges, interface risks, resource constraints, and technical opportunities.
Communicate potential impacts early and coordinate timely corrective action with the project team.
Support the resolution of field changes, design conflicts, installation difficulties, and equipment limitations.
Lead technical discussions involving engineering disciplines, contractors, vessel teams, and specialist service providers.
Ensure engineering decisions and approved deviations are documented accurately.
Support technical audits, project reviews, constructability assessments, and readiness reviews.
Monitor project quality requirements and confirm corrective actions are implemented effectively.
Balance multiple project priorities while maintaining attention to safety‑critical details.
Support bid, proposal, and early project planning activities with offshore execution expertise when required.
Contribute to resource planning, execution schedules, marine strategies, and technical cost evaluations.
Promote a collaborative working environment across engineering and offshore operations teams.
Encourage active communication, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Deliver high‑quality engineering services that meet or exceed client expectations.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Master’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
10-14 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry with a major contractor, consultant, or EPCI organization.
Extensive experience in engineering functions supporting offshore projects.
Strong background in marine operations, field engineering, offshore installation, or construction engineering.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate complex project activities.
Experience supervising field engineers and senior engineering personnel.
Detailed knowledge of offshore execution methods, marine spreads, installation systems, and project interfaces.
Strong understanding of EPCI project delivery across engineering, procurement, construction, and installation phases.
Ability to develop and review technically complex engineering solutions.
Experience conducting project site visits, field reviews, and quality assessments.
Strong knowledge of relevant engineering software, technical tools, and industry‑standard methodologies.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
Ability to assess technical risk and develop practical mitigation strategies.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and client communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with customers, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage several priorities under compressed deadlines.
Proactive approach to technical challenges, project risks, and continuous improvement.
Willingness to support offshore locations, construction facilities, and project sites when required.