S-lay Pipelay Vessel - Offshore Field Engineer

S-lay Pipelay Vessel - Offshore Field Engineer 

• Start Date: August 2028 
• Rotation: 28/28 
• Location: Offshore Mozambique

The S-lay Pipelay Vessel - Field Engineer will work in shifts on vessel and report directly to the Vessel Lead / CSR on board. During the preparation phase and the installation phase of MZ LNG project, the incumbent will assist the CSR in their technical appraisal and supervision of the pipelay operations. The scope of work will particularly focus on the installation multiple rigid lines (SW : 3x 22” trunklines, 1x 8” MEG line, 1x 6”MEG and 3x 33” DW trunklines, working under offshore EPCI Contractor.

• warrant that the project is executed as per approved procedures and drawings,
• ensure that any relevant deviations are captured via an MoC (according to the SW MoC procedure)
• provide installation engineering support during campaign (interface with CTR engineering, Ops, HSE & QAQC. Assist MWS, check TPI’s, report)
• participate in technical reviews, HAZID/ SIMOPS, and Change Management. Ensure technical and HSE safety protocols are followed
• rotational position offshore during the S-lay vessel campaign(s)

Activities:

• Perform oversight and monitor the progress of CONTRACTOR’s Completion Process.
• Report to N+1 Lead as appropriate and share daily progress and status effectively with others coming on next shift
• Participate in installation risk assessment and follow mitigation measures, in coordination with the CTR risk management team.
• Supply verified information to the reporting system that allows full tracking of installation events. Help mitigate potential change orders
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Operations team located on the vessels.
• Monitor/witness offshore installation activities by the vessel and ensure installation is in accordance with CPY requirements.
• Report to the vessel Lead and the Installation manager about all technical issues that require to be specifically addressed in documentation review or during installation and mobilization progress meetings (Management of Change)
• Liaise with dedicated Project Team specialists, such as Afungi Marine/Logistic or client HQ Specialists, or third parties, if required.
• Contribute to lesson learned of the project and close-out report
• Act as back-to-back for CSR in case of long-lasting witness ops

Accountabilities:

• The preparation of the vessel offshore pipelay campaign
• The safe, on schedule and good quality execution of the pipelay campaigns
• Ensuring the MWS can carry out scope of work with suitable documentation and attendance to test/ operations/ vessels.
• With the permits and compliance coordinator in Maputo, ensure that Contractor and Company are fulfilling their regulatory duties.

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Degree in Engineering or similar with a minimum 10 years in Oil & Gas industry with related offshore technical, quality and HSE oversight experience and at least 5 years of offshore installation with S-lay technique.
• Ability to work well in high-stress, fast paced environment with others in an international and multi-cultural environment
• Ability to multi-task and work as part of small and flexible team and manage interfaces between multiple contractors.
• Take responsibility for the area of work and hold yourself accountable to deliver in line with those responsibilities accordingly.
• Onboard vessel experience in managing offshore installation contractors and supporting inspection services and HSE oversight.
• Ability to travel to the USA / to Europe / to Mozambique
• Willingness to support back-to-back during leave period
• Fluency in the English language.
• Current BOSIET and OGUK Medical certification prior to mobilizing offshore
• A fitness to work assessment is required and must be oil and gas (OGUK accredited). This may require 1 year renewal.

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