Remote Subsea Operations Engineer - Asset Integrity

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

International projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Subsea Operations Engineer to join a global energy corporation. The role focuses on ensuring integrity and performance of subsea assets, including pipelines and wellheads, from a fully remote setup with collaboration across offshore and onshore teams in deep-water environments.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical/marine engineering background, 6+ years subsea experience, familiarity with ROV operations, and knowledge of API/DNV standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
• At least 6 years of subsea engineering and operations experience.
• Experience with subsea equipment (trees, manifolds, PLETs) and control systems.
• Knowledge of API and DNV standards for subsea systems.
• Experience with ROV operations and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement subsea asset integrity management plans.
• Plan and oversee subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance campaigns.
• Analyze ROV survey data, structural integrity reports, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with offshore operations, engineering, and HSEQ teams.
• Manage subsea-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support commissioning and decommissioning of subsea facilities.

Skills

Subsea engineering

IRM planning

ROV operations

NDT and corrosion control

Project management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Tools

Engineering analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global energy corporation with extensive offshore operations, is seeking a highly skilled Remote Subsea Operations Engineer to join their team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to critical projects from anywhere. The engineer will focus on ensuring the integrity and optimal performance of subsea assets, including pipelines, wellheads, and structures. You will be involved in planning, executing, and monitoring subsea maintenance, inspection, and intervention activities. This role requires a strong technical background in subsea engineering, coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. As a remote employee, you will collaborate closely with offshore teams and onshore engineering departments, playing a crucial part in maintaining the safety and efficiency of our client's subsea infrastructure in the challenging deep-water environments characteristic of the Oil & Gas industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement subsea asset integrity management plans.
• Plan and oversee subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) campaigns.
• Analyze ROV survey data, structural integrity reports, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant subsea codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including offshore operations, engineering, and HSEQ.
• Manage subsea-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support the commissioning and decommissioning of subsea facilities.
• Contribute to the selection and qualification of subsea equipment and service providers.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for subsea projects and services.
• Monitor subsea system performance and identify opportunities for optimization and life extension.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in subsea engineering and operations within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience with subsea equipment (e.g., trees, manifolds, PLETs) and associated control systems.
• Strong understanding of subsea integrity management principles, NDT, and corrosion control.
• Familiarity with ROV operations, inspection techniques, and data analysis.
• Experience in planning and managing offshore IRM campaigns.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage time in a remote work environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., API, DNV) for subsea systems.
• Proficiency in relevant software for engineering analysis and data management.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to significant subsea projects within the dynamic Oil & Gas sector for a reputable international company.
• Our client supports ongoing professional development and provides access to cutting-edge technologies.
• This role is ideal for experienced subsea engineers seeking a remote career path with impactful responsibilities, based out of locations like Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal 's operational catchment.