Senior Offshore Operations Engineer - Fabrication

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Principal Operations Engineer to lead offshore fabrication activities, coordinate multi‑discipline teams, and ensure alignment with project scope and schedules. The role requires extensive offshore experience, supervisory capability, and deep familiarity with fabrication execution and procurement processes.

The position emphasizes problem solving, independent work, and strong engagement with clients and subcontractors to drive safe, efficient project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5–7 years of offshore industry experience.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of design and offshore project execution.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve installation procedures and engineering to ensure they meet project and McDermott minimum requirements.
• Supervise the Field Engineers in their planning and execution of the offshore project.
• Supervise the Field Engineers during the preparation of material lists for construction materials and liaise with the Project Coordinator for procurement of requirements in a timely manner.
• Resolve any technical problems that arise during offshore installation and assist in any corrective action that is required.
• Ensure there is coordination with the Fabrication/Loadout Contractor affecting operations under supervision.
• Liaise with the fabrication hook-up group on the projects that they are responsible for and provide them with the required marine support equipment and logistics assistance.
• Develop the scope of work, assist in the award of subcontracts, and then coordinate the same.
• Review invoices received from vendors and subcontractors for errors or omissions in work performed or materials supplied.
• Provide or coordinate input to the tender process as required.
• Ensure conformance to Level 2 procedures for all the project-specific wire rope applications and rigging.
• Manage the project fabrication inter/intra-function coordination throughout various phases with engineering, SCM, detail design, fabrication, and hook‑up.
• Identify resource needs for the fabrication portion of the project and report the fabrication status of the project with minimal guidance.
• Lead and develop the project’s fabrication execution strategy.
• Understand the overall project scope of work to lead and guide the multi‑discipline production engineering team to meet project fabrication deliverables in line with the fabrication sequence/schedule.
• Manages project fabrication progress within schedule, and productivity within targeted budget in coordination with the project Construction Manager and Project Construction Superintendent.
• Appraises functional and project management on project fabrication status including issues which is expected to impact the forecasted progress, productivity, and schedule commitments with possible mitigation plans.
• Lead the Fabrication Bid coordination efforts on assigned Bid projects including completing the deliverables to meet submission dates.
• Interface with key project personnel from various functions like Engineering, SCM, Quality, Cost control, Marine Operations, hook up etc. to meet priorities and schedule dates for project fabrication requirements.
• Ensure necessary documentation and compliance with procedural requirements throughout the project/Bid phases.
• Establish a productive working relationship with client and third‑party representatives.
• Conduct Fabrication and Load out HAZID meeting with all project stakeholders and fab team.
• Conduct Fabrication readiness meetings with all the functional leads and ensure the continuity of fabrication.
• Manage any scope of work changes and ensure AFC estimates are getting updated in line with the scope changes.
• Chair the fabrication kick-off meeting at the commencement of the project.

Skills

Offshore engineering

Leadership

Project coordination

Construction supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Principal Operations Engineer to lead offshore fabrication activities, coordinate multi‑discipline teams, and ensure alignment with project scope and schedules. The role requires extensive offshore experience, supervisory capability, and deep familiarity with fabrication execution and procurement processes.

The position emphasizes problem solving, independent work, and strong engagement with clients and subcontractors to drive safe, efficient project