Summary
Saipem is hiring a Vessel Operations Engineer for its Operations Department in Doha, Qatar. The role provides technical and operational support during tenders and project execution, including offshore installation, vessel mobilization, loadouts, and coordination of equipment and teams. The engineer will oversee safety, quality, and engineering compliance, contribute to proposals, and lead junior engineers and draftsmen in preparing installation documents. Applicants should have 5–7 years of offshore oil and gas or EPC experience, be proficient in English, and have strong knowledge of offshore installations and heavy lifting.
The posting
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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 Vessel Operations Engineer, you will respond/report to the Project Operations Manager and be part of various projects within the Operations Department.
How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:
This role provides operational and technical support during tenders and project execution phases, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
Engineering Support: Review documentation, suggest improvements, and support the engineering team in planning and execution phases.
Project Operations: Assist both offshore and onshore teams with installation, diving, pre-commissioning, trenching, and hook-up operations.
Planning & Coordination: Coordinate equipment, material logistics, and cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and compliance.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure QA/QC & HSE standards are met; actively participate in risk assessments and safety briefings.
Execution Oversight: Supervise key activities during vessel mobilization/demobilization, loadouts, and critical offshore operations.
Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback and lessons learned to enhance procedures, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Commercial Support: Offer technical input to the commercial team for proposals and contractual matters.
Ensuring smooth execution during mobilization, testing, and installation phases
Leading and managing a team composed of:
Junior engineers (method/operations)
Draftsmen
Ensuring timely preparation of all installation documents
What are we looking for?
Education
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)
Other engineering disciplines may also be considered
Experience
5–7 years of experience in Offshore Oil and Gas / EPC
Languages
Proficient in English
Technical Skills / Knowledge
Strong experience in offshore oil and gas installations including jackets, top sides, bridges, and heavy lifting operations.
IT Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Familiarity with Microsoft Project
What can we offer to you:
Permanent Contract – Project-based position
Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
Working Hours: 45 hours (9 hours x 5 days)
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: Doha, Qatar
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.
Find out more on our career page here
One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.
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