Offshore Methods Engineer

Company Description:

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Purpose of the position: As an Offshore Methods Engineer, you will report to the Installation Offshore Methods Lead and join the Engineering function within the Asset Based Business Line. You will support Saipem’s ongoing EPCI projects in the Americas by contributing to installation engineering activities and coordinating interfaces with installation, fabrication, and subcontract procurement teams. Experience in installation engineering of flexible and umbilical products is highly valued for this opportunity.

How can you support us?

Participate to:

Project progress meeting,

Engineering co-ordination meetings

Interface meetings with Client, other Contractors and Sub-Contractors

Technical review meeting (concerning Procurement, Engineering, Fabrication, Operation, Interface)

HSE meetings

Risk Assessment

In charge of:

Issue, update & follow-up of the procedures and documents related to the scope

Installation Engineering development and studies related to the scope;

Prepare Technical Memos, Technical Queries to support any contractual deviation;

Preparation of input for installation activities presentations

Follow-up the Drafting activities related to the scope

Initiate all the equipment, installation aids & material documentation

Specify and follow up of the equipment, installation aids & material, including associated documentation

Review of the contract, the Qualifications, the Clarifications and Specifications for both Saipem and interfaces

Designing any required lift rigging;

Project operation report for the scope

Technical support for any presentation for the scope

Reporting, Monitoring, Follow-up:

Regular reporting to the Lead (progress, deviation, development, issues & concerns)

Update (weekly basis) of the Installation Engineering Master Document Register for the scope

Managing, Leading:

Installation Engineering development and studies for the dedicated scope;

Management of the Drafting priorities to comply with the MDR milestones

First Issue of Time estimates, detailed Operation schedules, transportation schedules for the scope

Issue, update & follow-up of the System Description table for the scope

Interfaces

Installation:

Ensure that the equipment, installation aids & material requirements are well transmitted and received through a turnaround file (e.g.: Material List)

Technical support for Spread & Equipment Engineering (drawings, SOP, layout…)

Technical support for Spread & Equipment definition within his Installation Engineering competencies;

Review of Subcontractor technical documentation (e.g. procedures, reports) and provide input data as required within his Installation Engineering competencies

Organize, gather and check data from Subcontractors needed for the installation engineering

Fabrication:

Review of the Manufacturer testing procedures and reports (FAT, SIT/OT). When required provides input to SIT/OT procedures

Technical approval of the SIT/OT report

Integration of the Fabrication data book (QC report, certificates) in the Installation Aids data book

External Interface:

Manage and gather data to feed and followup interfaces (if applicable for the scope)

Subcontract-Procurement:

Review of the Subcontractor/Supplier testing procedures and reports (FAT, SIT/OT). When required provide input to SIT/OT procedures

Review of Subcontractor technical documentation (e.g. procedures, reports) and provide input data as required within his Installation Engineering competencies

Organize, gather and check data from Subcontractors needed for the installation engineering

Update and revise the Installation Engineering drawings following the supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor documentations;

Support or Issue, update & followup of the Technical Bid Evaluations within this Installation Engineering competencies;

Issue, update & followup of the Rigging & Installation Aids specifications;

Manage, gather and check data from Subcontractors needed for the installation engineering

ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE Missions

Onshore preparation:

Under the authority of the Installation Engineering Manager, he shall ensure or delegate:

Technical support for check list completion

Witness of critical SIT or OT operation, no approval authority

Assistance to load out final approval (CB release) for the nonregular configuration

Point of Contact for the Engineering and Installation change support

Participation to daily meeting (if required) and to specific technical meeting

Point of contact between the Construction Yard and the Project Engineering team in office in order to provide engineering assistance (in case of changes or site queries)

Gather relevant data for the SIT reports; ensure that procedures or drawings modifications highlighted during the SIT or loadout are properly included in Engineering documentation.

Respect of the safety rules dedicated to his function and presented by the Onshore Safety Officer

Offshore operation:

Under the authority of the Installation Engineering Manager and the Lead, he shall ensure or delegate:

Availability of the necessary engineering documentation within his area of responsibility

Technical support related to installation within the project scope

Technical support for the Check List completion, witness no approval authority

Technical support to the vessel management for the realization of the offshore works (during both preparation and operation followup)

Technical assistance for modification of the procedures on board for operational reasons (e.g. sites queries, contingency cases, etc)

Support for Operation presentation to the crew

Technical support for the specific scope of work of the different discipline on board (Survey/Posit, ROV, Marine, Lifting…)

Assistance to prejob meeting for the critical steps of the operations

Attend to the Project daily meeting when required

Point of Contact for the Engineering and Installation change support

Collect all info required for the Installation Engineering Lessons Learnt / Return of Experience (asbuilt schedule, DPR, implementation of change, recommendations…)

Respect of the safety rules dedicated to his function and presented by the Offshore Safety Officer

What are we looking for?

Education: Minimum Undergraduate degree from an accredited university in engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Etc.) .

Background: 3-5 years of significant experience in the in the offshore Oil and Gas

Languages: English.

What we can offer to you:

Full time permanent contract

Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurances, retirement plans, health & wellness benefits, Paid time off (PTO).

Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.

Location: Houston, Texas

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Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

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