Certification Engineer - MWS (Offshore & Subsea Project)

AVENTA; Turbigo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in Italy seeks a highly experienced Certification Engineer focused on Marine Warranty Survey for a strategic project. This long-term role involves overseeing certification processes, working with Marine Warranty Surveyors, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector and proficiency in English. The position offers a dynamic working environment with an immediate start date and a flexible contract type depending on the candidate's profile.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Certification, QA/QC, or Marine Warranty roles within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong understanding of offshore installation procedures.
• Full professional proficiency in English; knowledge of Italian is an asset.
• English fluent; Italian an asset.
• Meticulous, highly organized with dossier management ability.
• Department: 07 QA/QC.
• Start Date: Immediate.
• Contract Type: To be discussed based on seniority.

Responsibilities

• Oversee certification life-cycle for subsea components and offshore structures.
• Act as primary focal point for Marine Warranty Survey.
• Ensure compliance with required quality standards and regulatory codes.
• Ensure procurement and construction meet QA/QC and regulatory codes (DNV, API, ISO).
• Collaborate with Engineering and Marine Operations to resolve TQs and NCRs.
• Manage project timesheets and QA/QC status reporting.

Skills

Certification management

QA/QC compliance

Marine Warranty Survey coordination

Technical document review

Job description

AVENTA is a leading engineering and project management consultancy firm for the Energy sector. On behalf of a major Client in the Oil & Gas industry, we are seeking a highly experienced Certification Engineer with a focus on Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) for a strategic project in the Mediterranean.

Project Overview

The successful candidate will join the QA/QC team overseeing a high-profile project involving the construction of new sealines and the revamping of existing offshore platforms. This is a long-term assignment based in Milan (Home Office), with a project duration extending through December 31, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

The role focuses on the management of certification processes, technical document review, and coordination with Marine Warranty Surveyors to ensure all offshore and subsea assets are compliant:

• Certification Management: Overseeing the certification life-cycle for subsea components and offshore structures, ensuring compliance with international standards and project specifications.
• MWS Coordination: Acting as the primary focal point for Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) activities, ensuring all technical documentation required for "Certificates of Approval" is submitted, reviewed, and approved.
• Document Supervision & Review: Systematic review and validation of design reports, installation procedures, and "as-built" documentation from a certification and warranty perspective.
• QA/QC Compliance: Ensuring that all procurement and construction activities meet the required quality standards and regulatory codes (e.g., DNV, API, ASME).
• Technical Interface: Collaborating with Engineering and Marine Operations teams to resolve technical queries (TQs) and non-conformance reports (NCRs) related to certification.
• Reporting & Administration: Accurate management and compilation of project timesheets, certification registries, and periodic QA/QC status reporting.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Certification, QA/QC, or Marine Warranty roles within the Oil & Gas sector, specifically for Offshore and Subsea projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of offshore installation procedures (pipeline laying, lifting, transportation) and the specific requirements of Marine Warranty Surveyors.
• Codes & Standards: In-depth knowledge of international codes such as DNV (specifically DNV-ST-N001 for marine operations), API, and ISO.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of Italian is a strong asset.
• Soft Skills: Meticulous attention to technical detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex certification dossiers in a corporate office environment.
• Department: 07 QA/QC.
• Start Date: Immediate.
• Contract Type: To be discussed based on the candidate's profile and seniority.