Our client, is a diverse global engineering and construction company who is embarking on an exciting growth phase to execute two significant contracts on major projects in Western Australia. They are seeking a Operations Engineer to join their Perth Office on an initial 12-month contract.

About the Project:

Jansz-Io field (part of Greater Gorgon Development) is located 130 kilometres off the west coast of Barrow Island, Western Australia. The field is connected to a gas processing facility on Barrow Island by subsea and cross island pipelines and umbilicals. The field is located at 1,350m water depth.

The Jansz-Io project offshore development consists of installation of a subsea compression facility powered by a high voltage submarine cable which runs from Barrow Island to a floating field control platform. Medium voltage power umbilicals connect the floating control platform to a subsea compression station. The subsea compression station receives produced gas from the existing Janz subsea system via subsea spools and a subsea compression manifold. The compressed gas is discharged back into the existing pipeline for transfer to Barrow Island.

Our client has been awarded the Offshore Installation Contract by Chevron Australia for the transportation and installation activities of the Jansz Io development. 

Job description:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the preparation of the Primary Installation Vessels and Field Control Station (FCS) for the Jansz project with an initial focus on the mooring line pre-lay and wet tow & hook-up of the FCS.
The Field Control Station is a 12 Point moored floating facility with umbilicals and power cable connected.

You will be required to liaise with the methods and vessel field engineers as well as procurement and delivery team to ensure that the vessel and FCS is prepared ready for installation operations in Australia in accordance with the company specifications.  Preparation and participation in project HAZIDS as well as site visits to FCS in Korea is also required.

You will also be required to work offshore on the Installation vessels and FCS during operations for the execution of the Work.
The project has approximately 3 years remaining. The position will initially be a 12-month contract with options to extend. The role will be based at our head office in West Perth with easy access to public transport.

Key Accountabilities

- Review project documentation from internal and subcontractor engineering reporting errors/omissions and suggest improvements considering installation activities;
- Operations management and assist in liaising with Client Representatives and Subcontractors;
- Assist in monitoring progress of work/site conditions and promptly advise if changes to project schedule/execution sequence may occur;
- When onboard support Vessel Management Team in planning/execution of work/project contractual & technical requirements;
- Participate to resolution of any technical problems;
- Provide operational input/support to onshore project teams;
- Liaise with Installation Engineers during preparatory/mobilisation/installation phase;
- Review installation procedures/loadout/sea fastening plans for material/structures offshore transportation to ensure safe/timely installation;
- Develop Operations documentation and procedures to support installation operations, in particular the tow & hook-up of FCS;
- Coordinate with internal commercial and procurement team to ensure completeness of construction materials/consumables lists ensuring timely procurement/delivery;
- Coordinate with internal departments Mobile Equipment, Asset, ROV, pre-commissioning, Survey to ensure that all necessary personnel/equipment are timely available;
- Witness/inspect pre-rigging/loadouts/seafastening activities and offshore installation operations;
- Identify any deviations from procedures and manage as requested;
- Provide input/feedback for engineering close out report to improve departmental standards/working methods/guidelines;
- Lead project planning efficiency optimisation (installation aids re-use, tow vessel optimisation, equipment mob/demob, ROV tooling consistency);
- Be involved in project HAZIDs/HIRAs and Track of tasks;
- Verify that relevant schedules reconcile with present vessel productivity;
- Assist with project management specific third-party contractors confirming all technical/operational contractual aspects are observed;
- Provide technical assistance to all offshore personnel to permit work is implemented in accordance with approved procedure and Company's minimum standard;
- Provide all necessary technical briefings to offshore personnel ensuring that overall project working/safety philosophy is fully understood by all personnel;
- Assist vessels mobilisation/demobilisation to ensure that all equipment is handled in correct manner and everyone involved is aware of all safety/technical aspects of operation;
- Verify that procedures are correct and most efficient/cost effective solutions are followed;
- Take part in most critical phases on board installation vessels and FCS including prior preparation and witnessing activities at yard;
- Prepare/record/participate in completion of feedback reporting (Lessons learnt, Offshore debriefs, end of project reporting);
- Promote/organise meetings for risk evaluation/revision of procedures with vessel management, ensuring that all work is carried safely and in accordance with HSE policies/procedures;
- Actively participate in Job Safety analysis/Risk Assessments and ensure all findings/recommendations are implemented; and
- Review Daily progress reports.

Professional Qualifications

- 8 years’ experience in subsea construction within the oil and gas industry;
- Experience onboard AHTS vessels and the tow & hook-up of floating facilities;
- Experience in the offshore / subsea T&I activities including installation of Umbilicals, Spools, Subsea Structures and Moorings; and
- Capability to produce and drive a schedule

Requirement

- Required legal entitlements to work in Australia.

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