Subsea Technology Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services provider is seeking a Subsea Technology Engineer to coordinate subsea operations and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5–10 years of relevant subsea experience within the offshore oil and gas sector. Experience with of EPC projects and relevant offshore safety certifications are required. The position offers the opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–10 years’ relevant experience in subsea engineering within the offshore oil and gas or energy sector.
• Exposure to EPC, EPCI, or operator-led project environments.
• Relevant offshore safety certifications (e.g. HUET, BOSIET, medical fitness).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation, commissioning and upgrade of Subsea Remote Equipment on-board.
• Coordinate all assigned Subsea activities and provide technical guidance.
• Liaise with Chief Mate and other engineers to manage on-board interfaces.

Skills

Subsea engineering

Technical guidance

Interdisciplinary coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Our client is a global leader in engineering services for the design, construction, and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore. They operate through five business lines: Asset-Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. With a presence in around 60 countries and a workforce of over 30,000 employees representing more than 130 nationalities, they have been delivering innovative excellence in partnership with our clients for over 65 years.

Our esteemed global client within the Oil and Gas sector is offering an exciting career opportunity for a Subsea Technology Engineer. This role is responsible for coordinating subsea and remotely operated technological activities, as well as the application and revision of related procedures in line with project requirements. The objective is to ensure efficient operational performance while strictly adhering to Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and Quality standards and practices. The position is based at the Abu Dhabi Hub and is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Mission

• Supervise the operation, commissioning and upgrade of Subsea Remote Equipment on- board.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Operations Manager within a specific project or to the relevant departments for a bid assistance performance or for an engineering study.
• Coordinate all the assigned Subsea activities and provide technical guidance to ensure project execution is in line with technical specification and planning.
• Assist with purchases, sub-supplies, production of subsea operations by guaranteeing the necessary links and technical assistance within the resource budget allocated by the Project Manager.
• On-board assist the Subsea Technology Superintendent for ROV/Remote Equipment Offshore Operations, with regard to interdisciplinary coordination of all works on-board acting as liaison element with Project Engineering Team.
• Supervise subsea remote equipment (i.e. trenching, ploughing, etc.) operations or provide technical support through engineering supervision as required.
• Ensure that the Subsea Technology Superintendent is kept fully informed of potential problems and construction status.
• Liaise with Chief Mate, 2nd Engineer and Vessel Equipment Engineer in order to manage on-board interfaces preventing, assessing and proposing solutions to mitigate them.
• Liaise with Subcontractor Supervisor (diving, subsystems) to optimize smooth interoperability.
• Provide engineering support to the Superintendent to evaluate technical project inputs on systems upgrade/modifications and procedures revisions.

Qualification and Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Subsea, Marine, Offshore, or related engineering disciplines.
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ relevant experience in subsea engineering within the offshore oil and gas or energy sector.
• Exposure to EPC, EPCI, or operator‑led project environments.
• Experience across at least one full subsea project lifecycle, from concept and FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Relevant offshore safety certifications (e.g. HUET, BOSIET, medical fitness) where offshore support is required.

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