Explore this job opportunity as a Subsea Technology Engineer for an onshore project located in Abu Dhabi. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Subsea Technology Engineer.
• Projects: Onshore Project.
• Location: Abu Dhabi.
• Salary: Please state your realistic expectations when applying. This will be discussed with the right candidate.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• Proven experience in subsea or offshore construction projects involving remotely operated or automated subsea systems.
• Strong technical understanding of subsea equipment such as ROVs, trenching, ploughing, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret and adapt engineering procedures to meet project-specific needs.
• Experience working offshore and coordinating multidisciplinary teams on board vessels.
• Solid knowledge of HSE, quality systems, and regulatory compliance in offshore environments.
• Capability to identify operational risks, propose mitigations, and manage technical change processes.
• Effective communication skills for interfacing with vessel crew, subcontractors, and engineering teams.
• Analytical mindset with experience supporting installation optimization and production analysis.

Tasks:

• Coordinate assigned subsea and remote-technology activities to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and technical criteria.
• Provide hands-on offshore support for operation, testing, modification, and upgrades of subsea remote systems.
• Act as the technical link between offshore operations and onshore engineering teams.
• Review, improve, and implement installation and operational procedures, managing changes when required.
• Support procurement and subcontractor activities by providing technical input within approved budgets.
• Monitor execution to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Interface with vessel management and technical departments to manage equipment and operational interfaces.
• Supervise or technically oversee subsea equipment operations as required by the project.
• Identify issues impacting execution, escalate risks early, and propose practical solutions.
• Promote safety culture onboard, ensuring adherence to HSE policies and reporting of incidents or near misses.
• Support daily operational meetings, progress tracking, data collection, and verification of survey and production data.
• Assist in technical evaluations related to system modifications, upgrades, and procedure updates.