Remote Offshore Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Home office allowance

Professional development

International projects

Remote work

Tech excellence culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Offshore Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and management of offshore oil and gas facilities. This role is performed entirely from a remote location, collaborating with global teams to ensure integrity, safety, and efficiency of offshore structures and operations.

You will perform structural analysis for platforms, pipelines and subsea systems, run hydrodynamic and mooring studies, and support offshore construction and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Ocean Engineering.
• Minimum of 9 years of offshore engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficient in structural analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, STAAD.Pro) and offshore design codes.
• Experience with hydrodynamics, mooring systems, and pipeline engineering.
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for offshore platforms, pipelines, and subsea systems.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and mooring analyses for floating structures.
• Provide technical support for offshore construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Develop and review operational procedures and safety protocols for offshore activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, fabrication teams, and marine operations remotely.

Skills

Offshore engineering

Structural analysis

Hydrodynamics

Mooring systems

Pipeline engineering

ANSYS/STAAD.Pro

Remote communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Ocean Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

STAAD.Pro

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Remote Offshore Engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and management of offshore oil and gas facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity, safety, and efficiency of offshore structures and operations, executed entirely from a remote location. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise on a range of offshore engineering challenges, including structural integrity, fluid dynamics, and operational support. This is a unique opportunity for an expert to leverage their skills in a dynamic, fully remote setting within the global Oil & Gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for offshore platforms, pipelines, and subsea systems.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and mooring analyses for floating structures.
• Provide technical support for offshore construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Develop and review operational procedures and safety protocols for offshore activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, fabrication teams, and marine operations remotely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Ocean Engineering.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in offshore engineering within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, STAAD.Pro) and offshore design codes.
• Experience with hydrodynamics, mooring systems, and pipeline engineering.
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile international offshore projects.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling global talent acquisition.
• A culture that values innovation and technical excellence in offshore engineering.