About Us
SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean‑infrastructure expert, driving cleaner, more efficient energy production. Our commitment to the True. Blue. Transition is about enabling the future of energy while supporting blue‑economy markets.
OPERABILITY LEAD ENGINEER (OLE)
This Position reports to the Operability / Ops Readiness Manager; when assigned to a specific project, the line manager is the FPSO Operations Manager or Ops Readiness Lead.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the internal client for technical acceptance of the Project’s delivery scope.
- Supervise, coordinate and plan the workload of SBM OPERATIONS Discipline Superintendents, ensuring constructive collaboration between them and the project team.
- Provide operability and maintainability input into design, construction and completion stages of EPC(I) projects to achieve a fit‑for‑purpose, safe, operable, maintainable and economical product, compliant with all contractual and SBM requirements.
- Monitor quality and consistency in the refurbishment, conversion, construction and commissioning of EPC(I) projects, following best practices and client and SBM requirements.
- Maintain, coordinate and close out the SBM OPERATIONS Comments Register (OCR); support bi‑weekly meetings with EPM to resolve issues.
MAIN TASKS
- Serve as the SBM OPERATIONS focal point for project design and procurement (OLE is the operational counterpart of the project’s EPM).
- Review operability and technical aspects of new proposals to ensure the Win phase design meets operating contract and SBM standards.
- Ensure RAM (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability) compliance with contractual expectations, maximizing safety, efficiency and uptime.
- Confirm engineering, construction and commissioning work meets SBM GTS, quality standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Verify and follow up on project compliance with contractual and SBM standards, documenting deviations and obtaining necessary approvals.
- Coordinate attendance at project design, technical safety and vendor reviews (e.g., Hazops, model reviews, vendor TBEs, FATs).
- Develop plans and review matrices for Operations in EDMS document review cycles.
- Participate in reviewing engineering documentation, O&M manuals, procedures and operational test procedures (OTPs).
- Maintain an overview and verification plan for CMMS development and spare parts progress.
- Define sparing strategy for installed and non‑installed systems/equipment with project engineering, Asset Integrity, RAM owners and commercial teams.
- Promote life‑cycle costing during proposal, design, construction and commissioning phases.
- Coordinate mechanical completion verification, follow‑up through system completion, and ensure adherence to CTRs and OTPs.
- Ensure project completion databases are populated and test records are signed.
- Report and act on any deficiencies as they arise.
- Facilitate technical hand‑over between Project and SBM OPERATIONS.
- Consolidate technical input for Pre‑sail‑away and Pre‑start‑up audit actions.
- Assist with final commissioning and safe, efficient start‑up of units, in agreement with contractual obligations.
- Write and issue progress reports and presentations to the Assets team.
- Organise lessons‑learned presentations to the project team, supported by the OPERATIONS Lessons Management team and the OLE.
- Feed back technical, operational and commercial lessons learned to group and operations management systems, GTS and future projects.
Job Requirements
- University degree, BSc or MSc in relevant engineering field (Process, Marine, Mechanical, etc.).
- 5–10 years of experience in oil and gas, with knowledge of FPSO design, engineering processes, and experience in topside construction or shipyards.
- Preferable experience in FPSO operations or understanding of regulatory requirements related to FPSOs.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Availability to travel internationally (medium term).
- Ability to work independently, assess and prioritise situations, and influence effectively.
- High safety awareness, proactive attitude, strong interpersonal communication, and supervisory/leadership skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including bonus, health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan and share options.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SBM Offshore is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
