Operations Engineer

**Summary
The Operations Engineer (OE) coordinates and supervises activities with the Project Manager and Offshore Manager so that all offshore spreads are prepared and ready for offshore operations with a particular attention to mobilisation plans, SAT’s, certification, bridging documentation. To ensure both an effective and efficient execution of the agreed work during preparation and execution of a project in such manner that the QHSE, technical and contractual requirements are met. In this role you maintain effective communication with project team members, critical equipment suppliers, sub-contractors and other stakeholders.

The Operations Engineer role has direct interfaces with the following departments and has the responsibility to provide support and current information which concerns vessel operations.
- Operations Team - Vessel Ops Manager, Drilling Manager, Marine Supt and Logistics Coordinator.
- Project Delivery Team which consists of Project Managers, Project Administrators.
- Fleet Services - working closely with Master, Vessel Superintendents and Technical Superintendents.
- Support functions - Procurement, Finance, Legal, QHSE

**Responsibilities**
- Assist the Vessel Operations Manager as instructed and ensuring project equipment is mobilized and demobilized in an efficient and timely manner
- Taking joint responsibility with Drilling Manager and Marine Superintendent to ensure that all pre-requisites and activities for planned mobilisation of drilling and geo-technical equipment are executed
- Actively involved in Action Tracker Coordination Meetings and Corrective Action Registers are maintained and closed out in a timely manner
- Supervises and manages inventory in the yards with the support of the Logistics Coordinator.
- Supervises and ensures logistics and procurement plans are planned and conducted safely and efficiently by the Logistics Coordinator.
- Leads vessel readiness and mobilization and port call activities with Offshore Manager and Project Manager.
- Ensures project equipment is mobilized in an efficient and timely manner.
- Review & Comment Installation Procedures and ensure compliance of project specific tools with vessel equipment.
- Provide Operations Expertise (dedicated offshore personnel) in Engineering reviews.
- To ensure that all mobilisation and port call planning is carried out as planned, on time and on budget.
- Leads marine assurance processes for the vessels with support from the project and marine team.
- Working closely with procurement teams to manage vendors and optimise 3rd party costs.
- Leading efforts with the operations and project teams on keeping on top of leading and lagging Quality and Safety key performance indexes

**Requirements**:

- Third-level technical or similar university degree education in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with several years’ work experience.
- At least 5 - 8 years of experiences in marine industry, working in subsea or marine construction projects will be an advantage.
- At least 3 - 5 years of supervisory level with or without direct reports.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record required.
- High-level competence to communicate clearly and accurately, in English language, both verbal and written.
- Advance Level in Microsoft Office-365 apps and / or Autocad.
- Proactive, positive attitude, meticulous with good attention to detail.
- Strong ability to follow-up on pending actions / activities.
- Flexible, reliable, independent, and able to work well in fast-paced, constantly changing environment.

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