Operations Engineer

Job Description

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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