Lead Vessel Operations Engineer (M/F)

Compensation: €46,000 to €65,000 per year depending on profile and experience

Your mission

As a Lead Vessel Operations Engineer, you will play a central role in the preparation and execution of offshore installation campaigns, including deepwater projects. You will support project operations from the office phase through offshore execution, acting as a key technical and operational interface between engineering teams, asset departments, subcontractors, and installation vessels.

Your responsibilities

Offshore operations preparation

• Prepare offshore installation campaigns from the office, covering technical, operational, and logistical aspects.
• Support the Project Operations Manager on installation‑related topics, including planning, logistics, and coordination.
• Review engineering deliverables and installation methods.
• Track installation equipment, tools, and installation aids readiness.

Vessel & subcontractor coordination

• Contribute to the preparation of installation vessels, including procurement of equipment and subcontractor management.
• Manage interfaces with project discipline engineers and ASSET department teams.
• Coordinate subcontractors involved in offshore installation activities.

Operational readiness & risk management

• Participate in risk analyses, operational readiness reviews, and offshore operation assessments.
• Coordinate the mobilization of all required resources for offshore campaigns.

Onshore & offshore execution support

• Perform site visits to fabrication yards and logistics bases to follow up on loading operations and equipment preparation.
• Participate in offshore campaigns, embarking on installation vessels according to defined rotations.
• Support offshore execution of subsea installations, including:
• Laying of flexible lines and umbilicals.

Your profile

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• Experience: Strong experience in offshore operations, ideally in deepwater projects.
• Technical expertise: Subsea installation operations, Flexible and umbilical laying campaigns, Offshore vessel operations.
• Skills: Ability to interface efficiently with multidisciplinary engineering teams and asset departments; solid subcontractor and contractor management capabilities.
• Soft skills: Autonomous, structured, proactive, and team‑oriented.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel and work offshore with vessel rotations.