Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Engineer Senior

Saipem; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working model

In-house cafeteria

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Engineer for FPSO and offshore platforms. You will lead commissioning activities, support start-up, and work to handover to operations, while ensuring HSE compliance and technical rigor.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in offshore commissioning, strong engineering skills, and a proactive, hands-on attitude. English is required; French is a plus. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (chemical or mechanical preferred).
• 8–10 years of FPSO/offshore commissioning experience.
• Advanced English; French is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and operation activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and safety reviews.
• Interface with engineering, vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide engineering and troubleshooting support during commissioning.
• Review and update technical documentation.

Skills

Commissioning

Operational mindset

Maintenance engineering

Interface skills

HSE mindset

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

HEXAGON

WINPCS

ICAPS

Job description

Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Engineer (FPSO and offshore platform)

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Purpose of the position: As Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Engineer, you will respond to the COMMISSIONING and be part of the Energy Carriers Business Line. In this role you will manage a dedicated team.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and operation activities. Execute technical tasks assigned by the Project Commissioning and Operation Lead, including preparation of plans, procedures, system dossiers, operating instructions and test run activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements. Support HSE reviews, PSSR meetings and field safety observations, ensuring all activities are performed in line with safety and environmental requirements.
• Interface with engineering, vendors, licensors and subcontractors. Coordinate technical matters with internal disciplines and external parties to support commissioning, operation and maintenance readiness.
• Provide engineering and troubleshooting support. Identify solutions to technical problems during commissioning or operations, support root cause analysis, and contribute to corrective actions for operational issues.
• Review and maintain technical documentation. Review operating manuals, procedures, HSE plans, commissioning spare parts and consumables lists, and keep engineering documents updated through red-marking and feedback from site activities.

What are we looking for?

For a Commissioning Engineer we are looking for a profile who can combine commissioning execution, operations mindset and maintenance engineering support.

• Solid commissioning and start-up background
• Strong technical engineering capability
• HSE and quality mindset
• Operational troubleshooting attitude
• Interface and coordination skills
• Maintenance and reliability awareness
• Personal skills

In one sentence: we need a technically sound engineer with commissioning experience, operational awareness, HSE discipline, good interface capability and a hands‑on attitude to support the project from engineering preparation through start‑up and handover to operations.

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline (Preferably Chemical or Mechanical)

Experience: At least 8-10 years of experience in a similar role within the FPSO and offshore platform industry.

Languages: English (Advanced) French (nice to have)

Technical/IT Skills:

Work in Task Force coordinating with the project team, the different companies of the JVs and the Client.

Ability to support commissioning design reviews, commissioning execution plans, procedures, system dossiers, operating manuals, test‑run procedures, HSE plans and start‑up activities.

Strong capability to read, interpret and comment technical documentation such as P&IDs, isometrics, plot plans, piping arrangements, procedures, manuals and engineering mark‑ups.

• Technical knowledge of FPSO PLANT and Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start Up and Operation activities.
• Knowledge of the CMS, Engineering Systems and Tools (HEXAGON, WINPCS, ICAPS, etc.).
• Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software and IT implementation background.
• Capable to Read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information.

What else should you know? You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for and within the GELIGA (KUTEI II) in HO, Yard & Offshore Site assigned.

What can we offer to you:

• Pay not lower than 45.000 €
• Corporate Benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well‑being, and in‑house cafeteria.
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work‑life balance.

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the Non‑Discrimination Statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to:

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;
• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision:

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;
• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

Additional Information

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