Offshore Operations Engineer

AVENTA; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AVENTA seeks an Offshore Operations Engineer to support the marine installation scope of a deepwater FPSO project. Based in Paris, you will prepare and follow offshore installation activities, from procedures and vessel interfaces through to offshore execution, covering suction piles, mooring lines, FPSO mooring hook-up, riser and umbilical hook-up and SWLP installation.

The role requires 5–10 years in offshore installation or marine operations, an engineering degree (naval, mechanical,

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Naval, Mechanical, Offshore or equivalent).
• 5 to 10 years of offshore installation or marine operations experience.
• Hands-on exposure to mooring installation, FPSO hook-up or deepwater subsea installation campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare installation procedures, method statements, task plans and risk assessments for all offshore phases.
• Support suction pile installation campaign planning and prep, including lift analysis and vessel requirements.
• Prepare mooring line pre-lay campaigns and associated vessel/equipment needs.
• Assist FPSO mooring hook-up and tensioning operations and station keeping planning.
• Support riser and umbilical hook-up activities on board the FPSO with contractors.
• Coordinate diving interfaces and SWLP/hose installation prep.
• Interface with engineering teams, vessel owners, equipment suppliers and subcontractors on technical requirements.
• Mobilise offshore to support installation campaigns.

Job description

For one of our clients, a major international EPCI contractor, we are looking for an Offshore Operations Engineer to support the marine installation scope of a deepwater FPSO project in Indonesia (2,000m water depth). Based in their Paris office and reporting to the Operations Manager, you will prepare and follow the offshore installation activities, from procedures and vessel interfaces through to offshore execution, covering suction piles, mooring lines, FPSO mooring hook-up, riser and umbilical hook-up and SWLP installation.

What you will do

• Prepare installation procedures, method statements, task plans and risk assessments for all offshore phases
• Support the preparation of the suction pile installation campaign (16 piles, approx. 250t, 31m long, 2,000m water depth), including transport, lifting and lowering analysis inputs
• Prepare the mooring line pre-lay campaign (chain / polyester / chain segments) and associated vessel and equipment requirements
• Support FPSO mooring hook-up and tensioning operations and station keeping planning
• Follow riser and umbilical hook-up activities on board the FPSO (sheave handling, riser pull-in system) with T&I contractors
• Support SWLP and hose installation preparation including diving interfaces
• Interface with engineering, vessel owners, equipment suppliers and subcontractors on technical requirements and deck layouts
• Mobilise offshore to support operations during installation campaigns

What you bring

• Engineering degree (Naval, Mechanical, Offshore or equivalent)
• 5 to 10 years of experience in offshore installation or marine operations engineering
• Hands-on exposure to mooring installation, FPSO hook-up or deepwater subsea installation campaigns
• Good knowledge of installation procedures, rigging, vessel operations and offshore equipment
• Proactive, rigorous and comfortable working both in the office and offshore

What we offer

• A long-term contract assignment on a high-profile deepwater FPSO development, based in Paris with offshore mobilisations during installation campaigns.
• Competitive day rate / salary and a key role on a project running through to first oil.