OPERATION ENGINEER

Saipem; Dammam; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a senior offshore installation lead to manage interfaces across engineering, procurement and construction on an offshore project in Saudi Arabia. You will supervise installation vessels, coordinate with client reps, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires coordinating subcontractors, reviewing procedures, and guiding mobilization/demobilization, loadouts, and commissioning activities with on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with QA/QC&HSE requirements.
• Review project documentation, report errors/omissions, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in liaising with Client Representatives/subcontractors.
• Monitor progress of work/site conditions and promptly advise if changes to project schedule/execution sequence may occur.
• Support Vessel Management Team in planning/execution of work/project contractual & technical requirements.
• Participate in the resolution of any technical problems.
• Provide operational input/support to onshore project teams.
• Liaise with Installation/Method Engineers during preparatory/mobilization/installation phase.
• Review installation procedures/loadout/sea fastening plans for material/structures offshore transportation to ensure safe/timely installation.
• Ensure completeness of construction materials/consumables lists liaising with Project Coordinator for timely procurement/delivery.
• Coordinate with Mobile Equipment, Asset, Piptec, ROV, Trenching, precommissioning, Hook-up to ensure that all necessary personnel/equipment are timely available.
• Witness/inspect pre-rigging/loadouts/sea fastening activities.
• Identify any deviations from procedures and manage as requested.
• Coordinate with Fabrication Dept for loadout of fabricated structures/installation aids.
• Provide input/feedback for engineering close-out report to improve departmental standards/working methods/guidelines.
• Lead project planning efficiency optimization (installation aids re-use, tensioner pad change-outs, equipment mob/demob, ROV tooling consistency).
• Coordinate the general preparation and related interfaces with all the departments related to scope (engineering, installation engineering, procurement, post order services, and assets).
• Follow-up the procurement & logistics of installation aids.
• Lead the subcontracting activities (i.e., survey & positioning, ROV services, NDT, diving, precommissioning, etc.).
• Interface with procurement/fabrication departments for the delivery of incorporated items on the offshore site, including transportation vessels preparation associated with the cargo to be provided to the construction vessel.
• Lead the installation vessel(s) qualification(s) towards the client.
• Lead the installation vessel project HR preparation.
• Lead the installation vessel equipment preparation.
• Lead the mobilization/demobilization preparation of the installation vessel.
• Attend fabrication facilities to ensure readiness for transportation to site of fabricated items.
• Coordinate the offshore operation on board the installation vessel as project representative on board.
• Review and Compile the DPR (Daily Progress Reports) of the vessel activity and progress during the offshore operation.
• Compile all the required information as per the project requirements for the project close-out and close out of the invoicing process.

Job description

• Ensure compliance with QA/QC&HSE requirements.
• Review project documentation, report errors/omissions, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in liaising with Client Representatives/subcontractors.
• Monitor progress of work/site conditions and promptly advise if changes to project schedule/execution sequence may occur.
• Support Vessel Management Team in planning/execution of work/project contractual & technical requirements.
• Participate in the resolution of any technical problems.
• Provide operational input/support to onshore project teams.
• Liaise with Installation/Method Engineers during preparatory/mobilization/installation phase.
• Review installation procedures/loadout/sea fastening plans for material/structures offshore transportation to ensure safe/timely installation.
• Ensure completeness of construction materials/consumables lists liaising with Project Coordinator for timely procurement/delivery.
• Coordinate with Mobile Equipment, Asset, Piptec, ROV, Trenching, precommissioning, Hook-up to ensure that all necessary personnel/equipment are timely available.
• Witness/inspect pre-rigging/loadouts/sea fastening activities.
• Identify any deviations from procedures and manage as requested.
• Coordinate with Fabrication Dept for loadout of fabricated structures/installation aids.
• Provide input/feedback for engineering close-out report to improve departmental standards/working methods/guidelines.
• Lead project planning efficiency optimization (installation aids re-use, tensioner pad change-outs, equipment mob/demob, ROV tooling consistency).
• Coordinate the general preparation and related interfaces with all the departments related to scope (engineering, installation engineering, procurement, post order services, and assets).
• Follow-up the procurement & logistics of installation aids.
• Lead the subcontracting activities (i.e., survey & positioning, ROV services, NDT, diving, precommissioning, etc.).
• Interface with procurement/fabrication departments for the delivery of incorporated items on the offshore site, including transportation vessels preparation associated with the cargo to be provided to the construction vessel.
• Lead the installation vessel(s) qualification(s) towards the client.
• Lead the installation vessel project HR preparation.
• Lead the installation vessel equipment preparation.
• Lead the mobilization/demobilization preparation of the installation vessel.
• Attend fabrication facilities to ensure readiness for transportation to site of fabricated items.
• Coordinate the offshore operation on board the installation vessel as project representative on board.
• Review and Compile the DPR (Daily Progress Reports) of the vessel activity and progress during the offshore operation.
• Compile all the required information as per the project requirements for the project close-out and close out of the invoicing process.