Engineer - Hook-up Electrical & Instrumentation

About Saipem

Saipem is a global leader in engineering and construction across energy and infrastructure sectors, operating offshore and onshore. With business lines including Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Robotics & Industrialized Solutions, Saipem drives technological innovation to support clients in the energy transition toward Net Zero, using digital tools and environmentally sustainable processes. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, Saipem operates in over 50 countries with a workforce of about 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities.

Role Purpose

The Hook-up Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer will report to the Hook-up Manager and participate in various company projects within the Hook-up Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all engineering activities associated with Hook-up E&I.
• Provide Hook-up expertise during bid preparation, project kickoff phases at Home Office and Yard, and offshore execution.
• Ensure seamless interaction with fabrication yards and Transportation & Installation (T&I) teams for defining scope and managing carry-over tasks to guarantee safe, efficient, and cost-effective offshore operations.
• Devise engineering solutions to optimize transportation and installation configurations using available marine resources, reduce offshore Hook-ups, and enhance construction sequences and methods.
• Contribute Hook-up E&I inputs for engineering reviews such as Constructability, 3D Model Evaluations, and Hazard Identification (HAZID).
• Prepare and execute Hook-up engineering steps, including scope identification, Hook-up procedure creation, and discipline Work Package compilation.
• Conduct technical tasks related to drawings, Material Take Offs (MTOs), job cards, constructability evaluations, and engineering studies.
• Coordinate with the Hook-up Planning and Control Analyst to align Hook-up Job Cards with construction, installation, and commissioning schedules.
• Assist in developing multi-disciplinary Hook-up procedures.
• Manage the Hook-up project deliverables list, ensuring documents are appropriately prepared, reviewed, and issued.
• Define subcontract work scopes and contribute to technical bid evaluations related to Hook-up activities.
• Specify marine spread requirements and oversee relevant bid processes.
• Ensure the marine spread is scheduled in a cost-effective, safe, and efficient manner.
• Conduct vessel suitability surveys to confirm safe and efficient support of Hook-up tasks, guaranteeing continuous offshore manpower and materials supply.
• Maintain proper coordination with other project functions during Hook-up engineering processes.
• Collect red marked-up engineering documentation onsite to support As-Built drawing development.
• Support the Hook-up Manager by monitoring Hook-up engineering activities across Home Office, Yard, and Site, including updating Job Cards as needed.
• Supervise analyses concerning Welding, Piping, Coating, and Quality Control to ensure application of special requirements prior to offshore campaigns.

Candidate Profile

• Possess an Engineering Degree, ideally in Electrical & Instrumentation or a related discipline.
• Have at least 8 years of experience in Oil & Gas as a Hook-up Engineer E&I.
• Demonstrated expertise supporting Hook-up operations during bidding, engineering, yard work, and offshore phases.
• Experienced in liaising with fabrication yards, T&I contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledgeable about offshore construction, Hook-up methodologies, and full EPCI project delivery.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, and capable of working efficiently in international project teams.
• Understand Hook-up E&I engineering concepts and offshore construction procedures.
• Skilled in creating and reviewing Hook-up procedures, Work Packages, MTOs, and Job Cards.
• Comprehend marine spread logistics and offshore installation challenges.
• Aware of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, offshore execution risks, and quality control requirements.
• Adept in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel for tracking and planning, Word for technical documentation, PowerPoint for reporting, and Outlook for communication and coordination.

What Saipem Offers

• Permanent employment contract based on project needs.
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package.
• Standard working schedule of 45 hours per week (9 hours/day, 5 days/week).
• Development opportunities aligned with the One Saipem Way soft skills model promoting communication, cooperation, innovation, and career progression.
• Job location based in Doha, Qatar.

Additional Information

Saipem supports the professional development of applicants who may not perfectly meet the role's specifics but wish to contribute to business growth. The company embraces diversity, fostering innovation through respect, collaboration, and inclusion. Safety and sustainability are core values, prioritizing personnel wellbeing and environmental preservation during challenging operations.

All personal data handling complies with Qatar’s Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL) and relevant GDPR regulations.