OFFSHORE Field Engineer (Sting Ray/ Solitaire) (Back to Back Position)
Location: Afungi, MozambiqueContract Type: 12-Month Contract (Possible Renewal)
Rotation: 28 days on, 28 days off (7 days per week, 12 hours per day)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
The S-lay Pipelay Vessel - Field Engineer will work in shifts on the vessel and report directly to the Vessel Lead / CSR on board. During the preparation and installation phases of the LNG project, you will assist in technical appraisal and supervision of pipelay operations. The role focuses on the installation of multiple rigid lines, working under an offshore EPCI Contractor.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure project execution as per approved procedures and drawings.
- Capture any relevant deviations via Management of Change procedures.
- Provide installation engineering support during campaigns, interfacing with engineering, operations, HSE, and QAQC teams.
- Participate in technical reviews, HAZID/SIMOPS, and change management, ensuring technical and HSE safety protocols are followed.
- Work rotationally offshore during S-lay vessel campaigns.
- Contribute to lessons learned and project close-out reports.
- Monitor and oversee contractor's completion process and report daily progress and status.
- Participate in installation risk assessments and follow mitigation measures.
- Supply verified information to reporting systems for tracking installation events and help mitigate potential change orders.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with operations teams on the vessels.
- Monitor and witness offshore installation activities to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Report technical issues to the vessel Lead and Installation Manager for documentation review or during installation and mobilization progress meetings.
- Liaise with project team specialists or third parties as required.
- Act as back-to-back for CSR during extended witness operations.
- Ensure permits and regulatory compliance are fulfilled in coordination with compliance coordinators.
Context and Environment
- Major LNG facility development with a 5-year construction period and a 25-year production period.
- Project includes installation of multiple sealines and trunklines using S-lay and other techniques.
- International and multi-cultural project environment.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with related offshore technical, quality, and HSE oversight experience.
- At least 5 years of offshore installation experience with S-lay technique.
- Experience managing offshore installation contractors and supporting inspection services and HSE oversight onboard vessels.
- Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced, international, and multi-cultural environments.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to manage interfaces between multiple contractors.
- Willingness to take responsibility and deliver on assigned areas of work.
- Ability to travel internationally as required.
- Willingness to support back-to-back during leave periods.
- Fluency in English.
- Current BOSIET and OGUK Medical certification prior to mobilizing offshore.
- Fitness to work assessment (OGUK accredited), may require annual renewal.