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Job Overview:
The Senior Field Engineer (Subsea) uses best practices and knowledge to solve complex Marine Construction challenges. The Senior Field Engineer (Subsea) provides technical and engineering support to an offshore construction project or tender. The Senior Field Engineer (Subsea) may be involved in all stages of a project life cycle from providing technical support to an early engagement commercial pursuit on through to project execution and final close out. The role is an office-based position, however regular in office field support (construction sites and offshore locations) is required to properly execute the job duties. The Senior Field Engineer (Subsea) will act as a resource including leading and supervising engineers with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise in the support of planning and executing offshore construction projects.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and ResposibilitiesReview tender documents including scope of work, drawings, and specificationsCoordinate the input from all Offshore Operations departments into a single proposalsummaryAttend bid reviews to provide Marine Construction technical support to the TenderManager.Ensure all bid input has been reviewed and approved by the responsible Marine Operations Manager/Director and applicable Vessel Operations Manager(s) before submittal.Determine if any clarifications are required from the Client regarding the information provided in the tender documentsPrepare technical clarifications/qualifications about the scope of work, drawings, and specifications as necessaryDetermine the sequence of work to be performed with input from key stakeholders including Vessel Operations Manager(s), and Subject Matter Experts(SMEs).Determine the equipment to perform the work based on availability, tender requirements, and in support of the pre-defined bidstrategyProvide key input in development of marine execution schedules to the responsible planner including the duration of work using historical norms for similar jobs where applicableProvide support to projects and tenders with the identification and quantification of costs for offshore work. This may include vessel preparatory activities, port clearances, third party subcontractor or vessels, and project tools, equipment, or consumables.Coordinate necessary construction support engineering and preparation of technical drawings for bid projects and/or tender submittalsPrepare (or supervise and review development by others) Installation Procedure(s)



by the Level II Procedure and with due regard for safety. The scope of procedures required will be defined by the senior level engineer assigned to the project. As a minimum, the procedure(s) will outline the following:Methods, techniques, and practices to be used to perform workThe sequence(s) to be used to perform workInstallation aids, temporary works, and consumables required to performthe workManage and/or provide oversight of discrete subcontract scopes of work including tracking and managing of costs and supporting forecasting of future expenditures. This may include ROV, Survey, Pre-Commissioning, NDE, third party vessels, or other services.Identify changes and provide support under direction of the Project Manager / Director in development of variance order strategies, development, and negotiationsRecommended and facilitate changes in the technical details, and drawings, where these may result in safer and better installation proceduresDevelop (or supervise and review those provided by others) mobilization and readiness plans for the transportation of materials/structures to the offshore that facilitate protected and timely installationActively participate and/or lead project Job Safety Analysis, if applicable, and communicate and implement requisite control measures. Coordinate changes in the technical details or drawings where these may result in safer and better installation procedures.Lead coordination with various interfaces including Vessel Managers, Vessel Operations Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and others as necessary to ensure that necessary equipment, processes, and personnel are available and ready for theprojectServe as the lead liaison with the customer representative and various subcontractor representatives at the offshore site.Preparation of Design Input Overview for Construction Support Engineering and close out of the engineeringPreparation of Work Orders for fabrication of installation aids and oversight of the fabrication to completion.Prepare Post-Job Reports by Level II ProceduresPrepare/collate as-built documentation and records by the contract requirements and approved project requirements




QualificationsEssential Qualifications and Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, civil, subsea, ocean, petroleum, energy, or chemical preferred) or arelated field5+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry with Major Contractorsor consultantA minimum of 5, preferably 7+ years of Marine Operations and/or marine project execution experiencePrevious experience and knowledge of marine project execution practices and engineering processes including detailed knowledge of offshore operations practices.Previous experience including detailed experience with multiple offshore construction methods which could include some of the following: offshore pipelay, structure installation, floating facility installation, flex lay, subsea hardware installation, pre-commissioning, and/or decommissioning operationsProficiency in using project planning software including Microsoft suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel,and/ Project)Understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings, and specificationsKnowledge of relevant codes and standards within theEPCI industryStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diversestakeholders.Strong interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration within cross-functional teamsAbility to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectivelyDemonstrated flexibility and resilience in dealing with unexpected challenges or changes in projectrequirementsStrong organizational skills, maintaining complete and well-documented recordsDemonstrated experience with cost and risk management and actively seeks to achieveadded value.Previous experience leading a small team of less experienced engineers
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📌 Senior Field Engineer (Perth)
🏢 McDermott International
📍 Perth