Operation engineer

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.

Job Description

The Operation Engineer supports the Offshore Operations Equipment (VESEQUI) function by ensuring that mission equipment integration, operational methodologies, and field activities are designed and executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company standards. The role provides technical and operational oversight from the preparation phase through offshore execution, contributing to continuous improvement, standardization, and operational readiness across projects.

Job Role

• Provide technical reviews and operational input for methods, procedures, and installation plans throughout tender, engineering, and execution phases.
• Support offshore and onshore teams by advising on best practices, operational constraints, and equipment readiness.
• Monitor work progress, ensuring alignment with HSE requirements.
• Liaise with Project Operations, Offshore Construction Managers, Asset teams.
• Participate in HAZID sessions, risk evaluations, and lessons learned.
  
  

Education

Requirements (Skills & Education)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, Offshore Engineering, or equivalent.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Understanding of offshore construction methods and mission equipment operation.
• Knowledge of HSE, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to review technical documentation and installation plans.
• Coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in reporting and operational documentation.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Decision‑making capability.
• Flexibility, problem solving, and proactiveness.
  
  

Languages

• Fluent English; Italian or French is an asset.
  
  

Experience

• 3–5 years in offshore operations, construction support, or marine/equipment operations.
• Field experience in offshore campaigns.
• Experience interfacing with project engineering, offshore construction crews.
  
  

What Can We Offer You

• Fixed-term contract
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package.
• Working model: 48 hours weekly, Monday-Friday.
• 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: UAE, Abu Dhabi
  
  

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

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PRIVACY POLICY

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