Operations and Start Up Interface Manager

BW Offshore Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Offshore Ltd is seeking an Operations and Start Up Interface Manager to guide startup readiness and handover activities for offshore assets.

The role requires coordinating engineering input, developing start-up plans, and ensuring readiness with the OIM and FPSO team. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process/Mechanical Engineering and FPSO startup experience are essential; a Master’s degree is advantageous. Strong communication and startup discipline are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Demonstrable Experience in FPSO Start up and Stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Project engineering support: provides operational input into detailed engineering design and safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, HRA, WERA).
• Start-up design readiness: develops the Initial Start-Up Plan with resourcing, materials, services, and equipment estimates.
• Operational readiness building blocks: supports operating procedures, performance standards, and verification schemes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Process development

Topsides familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Operations and Start Up Interface Manager

Operations and Start Up Interface Manager

BW Offshore Ltd

Permanent

Reports to Senior Manager Operations Readiness, location to be determined.

BW Offshore leverages more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production systems and executing complex projects. We are proud to have executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects, and have cultivated a culture of thorough engineering, trust and teamwork throughout the organisation.

BW Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applying our offshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Project engineering support: Provides operational input into detailed engineering design and leads/supports safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, HRA, WERA), ensuring assigned actions are closed and joint operability with the Subsea team is built into the design
• Start-up design readiness: Ensures the design supports safe, efficient start-up and first hydrocarbon introduction, and develops the Initial Start-Up Plan with resourcing, materials, services, and equipment estimates.
• Operational readiness building blocks: Supports development of operating procedures (and their HAZOP), performance standards, and verification schemes, plus recruitment and competency assurance for operations/start-up personnel.
• Leak testing & system handover: Coordinates operational support for topsides leak (N2/HE) testing and FPSO system handover, confirming readiness to assume care and custody ahead of RFSA and offshore operations
• Start-up procedures & controls: Develops and HAZOPs detailed start-up procedures, prepares Pre-Start Safety Reviews for decision gates, and ensures all JSAs, isolations, and permits are approved by the OIM in time; integrates start-up planning into overall project scheduling
• Start-up execution: Acts as the Project Manager's offshore representative, driving start-up, ramp-up, and Performance Testing/Practical Completion in collaboration with the Client, OIM, and FPSO Operations, managing changes through the MOC system, and supporting dynamic commissioning and resource planning
• Reporting: Delivers timely progress input into Project and Asset Operations reporting systems
• Coordination & governance: Aligns Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Operations functions; runs the Technical Assurance Process (scope clarity, deliverable assignment, findings resolution/escalation); and supports governance and decision gate reviews

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Demonstrable Experience in FPSO Start up and Stabilization

Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience in developing processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with Topsides Engineering and Process design.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.