Installation & Marine Operation Engineer

Location KL Office, Milan, Italy

Position Overview

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Installation & Marine Operation Engineer will plan, engineer, and supervise the safe and efficient installation of offshore structures, pipelines, risers, subsea equipment, and other marine assets in oil & gas field developments. This role requires strong engineering judgment, offshore operational experience, and coordination across multiple disciplines to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with client and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Planning

• Develop and review detailed installation procedures, method statements, and risk assessments for subsea structures, jackets, topsides, pipelines, flexible risers, umbilicals, moorings, and other marine assets.
• Define lifting and rigging plans, sea fastening arrangements, and load-out strategies.
• Support engineering of temporary works, including grillages, support frames, and installation aids.
• Provide input to project schedules, ensuring alignment with vessel availability and weather windows.
• Participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and constructability reviews.
• Analyze hydrodynamic loads, stability, motions, and marine weather criteria.

Marine Operations Supervision

• Support or lead offshore operations including barge/vessel mobilization, load-out, transportation, lifting, lowering, piling, and installation campaigns.
• Coordinate with marine spreads (Derrick Barges, DP vessels, AHTs) to ensure compliance with project marine operation standards.
• Liaise with third-party Marine Warranty Surveyors (MWS) and classification societies.
• Monitor offshore activities to ensure adherence to procedures, quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Troubleshoot technical and operational challenges in real time offshore.

Interface & Coordination

• Interface with project management, construction, HSE, QA/QC, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers involved in fabrication, transport, and offshore works.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry codes (DNV, API, ABS, IMCA), and Employer standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare engineering deliverables including installation drawings, technical notes, and interface documents.
• Compile and review as-built documentation, operation logs, and close-out reports.
• Maintain documentation for Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) approval and audits.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of offshore construction methods and marine installation engineering.
• Familiarity with engineering and analysis software such as OrcaFlex, MOSES, SACS, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Understanding of marine spread operations including DP vessels, anchor handling, and diving support.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in offshore installation and marine operations.
• At least 3-5 years of direct offshore project experience.
• Strong written and spoken English with proven ability to prepare technical reports and documentation.