Port Engineer

-; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Port Engineer to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards for technical systems on vessels. Responsibilities include leading inspections, overseeing machinery performance, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a Chief Engineer certification and at least 4 years of offshore experience. This role involves frequent travel within Saudi Arabia and offers the chance to work in a diverse and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as Chief Engineer on offshore vessels.
• Valid BOSIET/FOET with HUET, OGUK medical, H2S compliance.
• Familiarity with Class rules and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform OOK and IK inspections and sea trials.
• Ensure all engineering systems meet compliance requirements.
• Verify validity of engineering certificates.

Skills

Strong knowledge of BMVS&R

Strong reporting skills

Effective communication

Analytical capabilities

Education

Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) - Unlimited

Tools

OVID/CMID

DP systems

Job description

What will you be doing?

Subsea7 is hiring a Port Engineer that ensures all engineering, machinery, propulsion, and technical systems onboard Subsea 7 owned and subcontracted vessels comply with Saudi Aramco requirements, statutory and class rules, and company HSEQ standards.

The role leads technical readiness for on‑hire inspections, machinery performance oversight, PMS compliance, and acts as the main interface for technical matters with Aramco QA&CU, RMO, PMT/OPD, vessel owners, and port authorities.

Reporting & Location

• Reports to: Marine Assurance Manager (OOK/Regional)
• Location: In Kingdom (KSA) with frequent travel to ports (Ras Tanura, Ju'aymah, Duba, Jeddah, Jizan, Tanajib) and project sites; occasional regional and international travels as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Readiness & Engineering Assurance: Perform OOK and IK inspections and sea trials; validate machinery, propulsion, generators, thrusters, critical systems readiness.
• On‑Hire Compliance: Attend Aramco On‑Hire inspections with Port Captain; ensure all engineering systems meet BMVS&R, SAMCVS&R, and contract scope.
• Class & Statutory Compliance: Verify validity of engineering certificates (hull/machinery/Class surveys, safety systems, FFA/LSS, DP systems).
• PMS & Technical Monitoring: Monitor vessel PMS execution, engineering logs, technical KPIs, critical spares, and performance trends.
• Engineering Crew Compliance: Assess Chief Engineers and engine crew for competency; ensure alignment with Aramco Key Marine Personnel requirements.
• Safety Leadership: Conduct quarterly technical safety inspections, CEHA engineering items, and support audits and incident investigations.
• Technical Documentation & Communication: Maintain updated Aramco technical rules, manuals, engineering procedures onboard and in office.
• Interface Management: Liaise with owners, technical superintendents, shipyards, class surveyors, OEMs, and Aramco technical departments.

What experience would we like you to have?

Qualifications, Certifications & Experience

• Chief Engineer (STCW III/2) - Unlimited.
• Minimum 4 years' experience as Chief Engineer on offshore vessels; prior Port Engineer or Aramco project experience preferred.
• Valid BOSIET/FOET with HUET, OGUK medical, H2S.
• Strong knowledge of BMVS&R, SAMCVS&R, Aramco GI's, Offshore Operational Manuals.
• Familiarity with OVID/CMID, Class rules, FMEA, DP trials (where applicable).
• Strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Skills

• High safety and integrity mindset.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective communicator and trainer.
• Calm under pressure with strong planning, prioritization, and follow‑up discipline.

An environment where you can thrive

We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?

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• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission.

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