Marine Operations Engineer

Position Overview

The Marine Operations Engineer plans and executes marine spread mobilisation, transportation, and installation operations for offshore projects. This role bridges engineering design and offshore execution, ensuring that all marine activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with marine warranty surveyor requirements. The position requires both office-based planning and offshore execution capability, making it a uniquely demanding and sought-after discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop marine operations procedures for transportation, installation, and hook-up of offshore structures and subsea equipment.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and lifting plans for heavy lift and float-over operations.
• Specify and evaluate marine spread requirements (CSV, DSIV, HLV, tugs, barges) for project execution.
• Coordinate with marine warranty surveyors and obtain approvals for marine operations.
• Perform motion analysis and seafastening design verification for cargo transportation.
• Support load-out, float-out, tow, and installation engineering activities.
• Conduct weather window analysis and develop operational go/no-go criteria.
• Liaise with vessel operators, port authorities, and regulatory bodies for shipping and navigation permits.
• Provide offshore representation during marine operations to ensure execution compliance with approved procedures.
• Prepare lessons-learned reports and contribute to continuous improvement of marine practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean, Mechanical, or Marine Engineering
• Certifications: BOSIET/FOET; OPITO Minimum Industry Safety Training; GWO (for wind crossover) preferred
• Experience: 6–12 years in marine operations engineering for offshore oil & gas or renewables projects
• Technical Skills: Heavy lift planning, mooring analysis, seafastening design, marine warranty requirements; familiarity with DNV-OS-H101/H202/H206; OrcaFlex or similar for motion analysis

Preferred

• Experience with float-over deck installation for fixed platforms
• Familiarity with subsea installation (pipelay, module installation) using DP vessels
• Knowledge of dynamic positioning systems and DP assurance
• Involvement in decommissioning marine operations (removal, disposal)