Precommissioning Engineer

NES Fircroft; Puteaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Pre-commissioning Engineer to coordinate pre-commissioning activities for offshore projects, including pipeline operations, testing, and equipment mobilisation. The role requires hands-on collaboration with the project team and client, with offshore travel possible.

The candidate will review client documents, participate in risk workshops, and help prepare technical and commercial proposals, while ensuring compliance with safety and OGUK standards.

Qualifications

• Fluent English both written and spoken.
• BOSIET + CA-EBS certification (OPITO certified) mandatory.
• Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) OGUK certified mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project manager and client to deliver pre-commissioning services.
• Engage in review of client technical documents, risk workshops, and proposals.
• Mobilise equipment and supervise pre-commissioning activities on vessels or sites.
• Liaise with clients during engineering and execution phases to ensure alignment.
• Capture and share knowledge on advances in the oil and gas industry.

Skills

Fluent English

BOSIET + CA-EBS (OPITO certified)

Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) OGUK

Job description

1. PURPOSE

The Contractor is seeking a Pre-commissioning Engineer to deliver the services described in this specification.

2. PROFILE

The required profile is an engineering professional who, working directly with the project team and the client, will be responsible for activities such as:

• Pipeline filling, cleaning and gauging operations;
• Pressure testing;
• Pigging operations and the passage of instruments through pipelines;
• Ballasting and deballasting of floats, as well as monitoring and testing activities on pipes, cables and optical fibres within the power and information distribution network.

Potentially involved in several phases of offshore projects, including front-end engineering studies, tender submissions, detailed engineering and project execution, the Pre-commissioning Engineer will participate in pre-commissioning activities such as:

• Reviewing client technical documents and specifications;
• Participating in engineering reviews and risk identification workshops;
• Contributing to the preparation of technical and commercial proposals;
• Reviewing conceptual studies relating to infrastructure and subsea structures;
• Preparing pre-commissioning plans and scopes of work for subcontractors, and ensuring their day-to-day supervision;
• Mobilising the equipment required for pre-commissioning activities on vessels or project sites;
• Providing technical support to operational personnel onboard vessels;
• Liaising directly with clients during both the engineering and execution phases;
• Closing out logistics, technical and commercial activities with subcontractors and clients;
• Capturing and sharing knowledge through ongoing monitoring of technological developments in the industry.

Offshore travel may be required, and candidates must hold:

• BOSIET + CA-EBS (OPITO certified) - mandatory;
• Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) (OGUK certified) - mandatory.

3. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED

The service will be carried out independently, under the responsibility of the project manager and in coordination with other disciplines.

The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, the activities listed above.

4. REQUIRED SKILLS

For the delivery of this service, the Subcontractor must propose a candidate with the following skills and qualifications within the Oil & Gas sector:

• Fluent English, both written and spoken;
• BOSIET + CA-EBS certification (OPITO certified) - mandatory;
• Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) (OGUK certified) - mandatory.

5. LOCATION AND DURATION OF THE SERVICES

The services will be performed at one of the Contractor's locations:

• 6 Place des Degrés, 92800 Puteaux, France;
• Plus offshore assignments as required.

Assignment Period

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 12 months (1-year assignment)

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 andManufacturingsectors 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.