# OPERATION ENGINEER — Saipem

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4475396553-operation-engineer
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 5,880 to 8,820 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-04
Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/operation-engineer-at-saipem-4475396553?_l=en

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## Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with QA/QC&HSE requirements.

• Review project documentation, report errors/omissions, and suggest improvements.

• Assist in liaising with Client Representatives/subcontractors.

• Monitor progress of work/site conditions and promptly advise if changes to project schedule/execution sequence may occur.

• Support Vessel Management Team in planning/execution of work/project contractual & technical requirements.

• Participate in the resolution of any technical problems.

• Provide operational input/support to onshore project teams.

• Liaise with Installation/Method Engineers during preparatory/mobilization/installation phase.

• Review installation procedures/loadout/sea fastening plans for material/structures offshore transportation to ensure safe/timely installation.

• Ensure completeness of construction materials/consumables lists liaising with Project Coordinator for timely procurement/delivery.

• Coordinate with Mobile Equipment, Asset, Piptec, ROV, Trenching, precommissioning, Hook-up to ensure that all necessary personnel/equipment are timely available.

• Witness/inspect pre-rigging/loadouts/sea fastening activities.

• Identify any deviations from procedures and manage as requested.

• Coordinate with Fabrication Dept for loadout of fabricated structures/installation aids.

• Provide input/feedback for engineering close-out report to improve departmental standards/working methods/guidelines.

• Lead project planning efficiency optimization (installation aids re-use, tensioner pad change-outs, equipment mob/demob, ROV tooling consistency).

• Coordinate the general preparation and related interfaces with all the departments related to scope (engineering, installation engineering, procurement, post order services, and assets).

• Follow-up the procurement & logistics of installation aids.

• Lead the subcontracting activities (i.e., survey & positioning, ROV services, NDT, diving, precommissioning, etc.).

• Interface with procurement/fabrication departments for the delivery of incorporated items on the offshore site, including transportation vessels preparation associated with the cargo to be provided to the construction vessel.

• Lead the installation vessel(s) qualification(s) towards the client.

• Lead the installation vessel project HR preparation.

• Lead the installation vessel equipment preparation.

• Lead the mobilization/demobilization preparation of the installation vessel.

• Attend fabrication facilities to ensure readiness for transportation to site of fabricated items.

• Coordinate the offshore operation on board the installation vessel as project representative on board.

• Review and Compile the DPR (Daily Progress Reports) of the vessel activity and progress during the offshore operation.

• Compile all the required information as per the project requirements for the project close-out and close out of the invoicing process.

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