Lead T&I Engineer

Job Title: Lead T&I Engineer (Contract 1 year renewable)

Location: Chachoengsao Thailand

Project Type: Offshore Oil & Gas Field Development

Job Purpose: The Lead T&I Engineer will be responsible for leading and overseeing all engineering activities related to the Transportation and Installation (T&I) of offshore structures pipelines and subsea equipment. This role involves the conceptualization detailed engineering analysis and execution support to ensure safe efficient and cost-effective T&I operations in compliance with industry standards regulations and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Leadership & Management:
  • Lead and technically guide a team of T&I engineers ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of all T&I engineering deliverables.
  • Develop and review T&I engineering philosophies procedures and specifications.
  • Act as the primary technical interface for T&I matters with internal stakeholders (e.g. project management construction operations) and external parties (e.g. clients contractors Marine Warranty Surveyors - MWS).
• T&I Methodologies & Analysis:
  • Develop and optimize detailed T&I methodologies for various offshore operations including:
    • Load-out (e.g. skid strand jack SPMT) of jackets topsides modules and subsea structures.
    • Sea fastening design and analysis for transportation of structures on barges/vessels.
    • Transportation analysis (motion analysis stability) in varying sea states.
    • Offshore heavy lifts (e.g. jacket launches/lifts topsides lifts/float-overs) using heavy lift vessels/barges.
    • Pipelaying (rigid/flexible) and subsea cable installation.
    • Subsea structure installation (PLETs PLEMs manifolds templates spools).
    • Riser installation and tie-in operations.
    • Offshore hook-up and commissioning support.
  • Perform and/or oversee complex engineering analyses using specialized software (e.g. MOSES SACS OrcaFlex GHS ABAQUS/ANSYS STAAD Pro MARS) for:
    • Dynamic and static analysis of offshore lifts launches and float-overs.
    • Hydrodynamic analysis for marine operations.
    • Global and local structural analysis for sea fastening and temporary structures.
    • Pipelay analysis (on-bottom stability spanning fatigue).
• Risk Management & Safety:
  • Participate actively in HAZID HAZOP TR (Technical Review) and other risk assessment workshops related to T&I operations.
  • Identify potential T&I risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure all T&I activities are designed and executed according to project HSE requirements industry best practices and relevant regulations (e.g. IMO DNV ABS API).
• Interface Management:
  • Manage technical interfaces with fabrication yards marine contractors vessel operators and MWS.
  • Review and approve the contractors T&I procedures installation manuals engineering reports and MWS close-out reports.
  • Provide technical support during tender evaluations for the T&I scope.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Prepare review and approve T&I engineering reports calculations drawings and specifications.
  • Contribute to project planning scheduling and cost control for the T&I scope.
  • Provide regular progress reports to the project management team highlighting key T&I issues risks and opportunities.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay abreast of new T&I technologies equipment and methodologies in the offshore industry.
  • Propose innovative solutions to optimize T&I execution reduce costs and improve safety.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Structural Naval Architecture Offshore or Mechanical Engineering. A Masters degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in T&I engineering within the offshore oil and gas industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Lead or Senior T&I Engineer role demonstrating strong technical leadership and project management capabilities.
• Extensive hands-on experience with T&I analysis software (e.g. MOSES SACS OrcaFlex) is mandatory.
• Proven track record in the successful delivery of complex offshore T&I projects including experience with various types of offshore structures (fixed platforms floating facilities subsea systems).
• In-depth knowledge of international codes standards and guidelines applicable to offshore T&I operations (e.g. API RP 2A/2L DNV-OS-H series AISC ABS).
• Strong understanding of marine operations vessel capabilities and limitations.
• Experience in managing Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) processes and requirements.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) presentation and interpersonal skills capable of effectively collaborating with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Offshore survival certifications (e.g. BOSIET/FOET with HUET) and a valid offshore medical certificate are highly desirable or may be required prior to deployment.
• Ability to travel to fabrication yards offshore vessels and project sites as required.
• Fluency in English is essential.