I&C Engineer

Airswift has been tasked by a major Oil & Gas client looking for an Installation/I&C Engineer to work in a 2 years assignment. This role combines a mix of office with rotational schedule. Only candidates authorized to work in the US will be considered.

Offshore Installation Engineer

Role Overview:

The Offshore Installation Engineer will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the offshore installation and pre-commissioning activities / operations of subsea installation scopes (rigid pipelay, flexible pipe and umbilicals lay, jumpers, flying leads, and subsea structures). It is also expected that he/she leads / support planning activities ahead of the offshore execution. The goal for this role is to ensure that all subsea equipment is installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, local regulations, and industry standards

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Location:

• First 36 months role will be based in Houston, TX
• After that role will be on an offshore rotation of 3weeks offshore Mexico
• Contract length: 624 months depending on specific scope

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Management: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and Company requirements.

• Operational Oversight: Monitor and supervise mobilization & demobilization activities and daily offshore operations to ensure adherence to project plans and timelines. Ensure SIMOPS plans are followed.
• Communication and Reporting: Serve as liaison between offshore personnel and onshore management, ensuring clear and timely communication of project updates, challenges, and requirements. Attend daily operations calls as required.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure safe and efficient installation operations. Ensure all HAZID/HIRA's are completed and actions progressed to closure by the Contractor. Ensure all risk controls are in place prior to start of vessel tasks.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address operational issues, providing solutions to minimize disruptions and maintain project progress
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all offshore activities meet the quality standards set by the company and industry best practices.
• Contractor Coordination: Manage relationships with contractors ensuring their activities align with project objectives
• Project Planning: Review detailed installation plans, procedures, and schedules. Ensure offshore readiness items are completed (HSE, Marine Assurance, Permitting, Personnel, Contractor preparedness, etc.)
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation. Ensure as-built information is recorded.

Desired Qualifications

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (strongly desired). Lower education degree with extensive experience could be considered.

Experience:
[JS2]
Relevant experience in offshore subsea construction activities. Project management or leading oversight of subsea installation projects. At least 5 year of experience on offshore oil and gas construction operations

Skills:

• Proficiency in engineering principles and practices related to offshore installations, including knowledge of design, codes & standards, construction, and maintenance.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to address and resolve technical challenges that arise during installations and /or engage the right discipline in the team
• Project Management:
  Skills in planning, executing, and managing projects and schedules,
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective communication skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and various stakeholders.

Language: English (required), Spanish (desired)

Certifications: Certifications relevant to offshore work, such as BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training), HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training), OGUK medical, TWIC, passport, seaman's book, or other documents/tickets and safety and survival training, as required.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure in challenging environments.
• Accountable and decisive, working with a sense of urgency to resolve issues.
• Self-driven and flexible, able to quickly adapt to project priorities
• Willingness and availability to travel. Adaptability and resilience, given the demanding nature of offshore work.
• Be a team player. Work well within teams.

[JS1]
Suggest we add a paragraph describing role location (i.e. will be operating under an offshore rotational basis, with some initial time spent in the Houston office and CTR offices to support familiarization and input into procedures, etc.. Trips to the operational shorebase may also be required for load-outs, etc..)

[JS2]
Suggest we include an expectation here (10+ years in oil and gas?)

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