Offshore Field Engineer

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an Offshore Field Engineer to provide on‑site technical coordination and execution support for offshore activities related to the Titan Decommissioning Project. You will serve as the primary technical link between onshore engineering teams and offshore execution crews.

The role requires overseeing field operations for safety, accuracy of work packs and procedures, and regulatory compliance, including documentation and close‑out actions.

Qualifications

• Offshore engineering/construction experience in decommissioning, subsea, marine or heavy‑lift operations.
• Familiarity with SIMOPS, ORR/TRR processes, IM/DC systems, and offshore safety/regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication, teamwork, situational awareness and problem‑solving in dynamic offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide real‑time engineering support to offshore supervisors, vessel crews, construction teams, and subsea contractors.
• Interpret drawings, work packs, lift plans, cutting plans and procedures; ensure correct field implementation.
• Verify offshore equipment, tools, rigging, consumables, and materials meet engineering requirements and readiness expectations.
• Support heavy lifts, subsea retrievals, pipeline/umbilical operations, mechanical disconnections and deck operations.
• Ensure adherence to SIMOPS, exclusion zones, and vessel operating envelopes; monitor sequence accuracy and safety.
• Capture as‑found conditions, deviations, and field constraints requiring engineering updates or MoC.
• Document NCRs, CARs, field observations, and improvement actions; support regulatory compliance (BSEE, BOEM, USCG).
• Provide daily/weekly technical updates to engineering, construction, marine coordination and project management.

Skills

Offshore engineering

Subsea operations

SIMOPS familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today\'s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today\'s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Role Summary

The Offshore Field Engineer provides on-site technical, coordination, and execution support for all offshore activities associated with the Equinor Titan Decommissioning Project. This role ensures field operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering deliverables, work packs, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Offshore Field Engineer acts as the primary technical link between onshore engineering teams and offshore execution crews.

Key Responsibilities

• Offshore Technical Support & Execution Coordination
  • Provide real-time engineering support to offshore supervisors, vessel crews, construction teams, and subsea contractors during execution.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, work packs, lift plans, cutting plans, and procedures; ensure correct implementation in the field.
  • Verify offshore equipment, tools, rigging, consumables, and materials match engineering requirements and readiness expectations.
• Construction, Marine & Subsea Operations Support
  • Support offshore activities such as heavy lifts, subsea retrievals, pipeline/umbilical operations, mechanical disconnections, and deck operations.
  • Ensure adherence to SIMOPS requirements, exclusion zones, marine coordination instructions, and vessel operating envelopes.
  • Monitor field operations for sequence accuracy, technical compliance, and safe execution.
• Work Pack, Procedure & Readiness Verification
  • Ensure offshore crews understand the scope, constraints, risk controls, and step-by-step sequence contained in work packs and procedures.
  • Support readiness by validating offshore documentation, permits, checklists, and equipment/crew preparedness.
  • Capture as-found conditions, deviations, and field constraints requiring engineering updates or MoC.
• Quality, SSU & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure operations comply with Life-Saving Rules, critical SSU controls, and environmental/regulatory requirements.
  • Document NCRs, CARs, field observations, and improvement actions, escalating as required.
  • Support regulatory compliance activities involving BSEE, BOEM, USCG, and environmental monitoring as applicable. Field Reporting, Documentation & Close-Out
  • Capture offshore daily progress, quantities, weather impacts, delays, and resource usage for reporting to onshore teams.
  • Record field redlines, measurements, photos, and evidence to support as-built documentation and close-out.
  • Provide daily/weekly technical updates to engineering, construction, marine coordination, and project management.
• Interface & Communication
  • Serve as the offshore technical liaison to onshore engineering, construction management, marine operations, and project controls.
  • Relay field issues, constraints, material shortages, and engineering queries to ensure timely resolution.
  • Support coordination between vessel command, construction leads, ROV teams, and subcontractor field engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, structural, marine, subsea, or related discipline) or demonstrated offshore technical experience.
• Offshore engineering/construction experience in decommissioning, subsea, marine, or heavy-lift operations.
• Strong understanding of offshore work packs, lifting operations, subsea recovery, pipeline/umbilical activities, and vessel operations.
• Familiarity with SIMOPS, ORR/TRR processes, IM/DC systems, and offshore safety and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication, teamwork, situational awareness, and problem-solving skills in dynamic offshore environments.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We\'re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we\'re not just talking about it; we\'re doing it. We\'re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today\'s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there\'s a path for you here.

And there\'s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.