Operations Engineer

NES Fircroft; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and construction company is seeking Operations Engineers for a 12-month contract in Perth. The role involves preparation for offshore installation, liaising with engineers and managing vendors. Candidates should have over 4 years of relevant experience in offshore projects and logistics, along with full AU working rights. Opportunities to participate in offshore campaigns are available. The role provides exposure to significant projects and a chance to contribute to the development of the Jansz-Io project.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in offshore/subsea projects in Australia.
• Proficient in logistics and vessel mobilization.
• Must have full AU working rights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Field Control Station and Installation Vessels for offshore installation.
• Liaise with methods engineers and transportation vessel teams.
• Participate in project HAZIDS and manage vendors.

Skills

Offshore / Subsea project support

Logistics

Vessel Mobilisation

Management of subcontractors

Job description

NES Fircroft are currently supporting our valued client, a diverse global engineering and construction company, who are looking for two Operations Engineers to join their Perth Office on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the Project

Jansz-Io field (part of Greater Gorgon Development) is located 130 kilometres off the west coast of Barrow Island, Western Australia. The field is connected to a gas processing facility on Barrow Island by subsea and cross island pipelines and umbilicals. The field is located at 1,350m water depth.

The Jansz-Io project offshore development consists of installation of a subsea compression facility powered by a high voltage submarine cable which runs from Barrow Island to a floating field control platform. Medium voltage power umbilicals connect the floating control platform to a subsea compression station. The subsea compression station receives produced gas from the existing Janz subsea system via subsea spools and a subsea compression manifold. The compressed gas is discharged back into the existing pipeline for transfer to Barrow Island.

Our client has been awarded the Offshore Installation Contract by Chevron Australia for the transportation and installation activities of the Jansz Io development.

Description

Responsible for the preparation of the Field Control Station (FCS) and Installation Vessels for the Jansz project prior to the offshore installation work.

The Operations Engineer will be required to liaise with the methods engineers and transportation vessel team to ensure that all equipment and personnel are ready for the execution of the work.

The Operations Engineer will be required to work on rotation offshore. Procedure writing and Review of Company documentation is required. Preparation of Purchase Requisitions and Expediting of procurement Orders, performing Technical Bid Evaluations and management of vendors required.

Preparation and participation in project HAZIDS is also required. Expectation to be with the project through all offshore campaigns for Jansz project. Opportunities to go offshore during the installation campaign.

Qualification & Experience

• 4+ yrs. experience in roles supporting Offshore / Subsea projects in Australia, Logistics, Vessel Mobilisation, Loadouts, Interfaces and Management of subcontractors.
• Applicants must have full AU working rights to be considered.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.