Transportation & Installation Lead (Pre-commissioning & De-commissioning)

Position: Transportation & Installation Lead (Pre-commissioning & De-commissioning)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Transportation & Installation (T&I) Lead – Pre-Commissioning & Decommissioning to oversee and manage offshore pipeline pre-commissioning and decommissioning activities for a major offshore development project.

The successful candidate will act as the Company's focal point for all pipeline pre-commissioning and decommissioning scopes, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution from engineering and planning through offshore operations and project close-out. This role requires significant offshore installation experience, strong technical expertise in subsea pipeline operations, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a challenging offshore environment.

Pre-Commissioning Leadership

• Lead and supervise pipeline pre-commissioning activities for greenfield and brownfield offshore projects.
• Manage activities including:
• Flooding
• Cleaning
• Gauging
• Hydrostatic testing
• Inline inspection
• Dewatering
• Drying
• Nitrogen purging
• Ensure all pre-commissioning activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, and industry standards.
• Review and approve contractor pre-commissioning philosophies, methodologies, and execution plans.

Decommissioning Leadership

• Lead offshore subsea pipeline decommissioning activities, ensuring safe and compliant execution.
• Chair risk screenings and formal risk assessments with stakeholders to secure necessary approvals.
• Lead and coordinate activities including:
• Pipeline isolation
• Depressurization
• Flushing and cleaning
• Subsea pipeline cutting
• Pipeline recovery
• Spool removal
• Subsea tie-in disconnection
• Abandonment in place
• Grouting and capping activities
• Ensure safe subsea isolation and abandonment using technical plugs and other specialized decommissioning tools.

Offshore Execution & Vessel Management

• Lead and monitor marine vessel mobilization activities for offshore execution.
• Serve as the offshore focal point onboard construction, diving support, and pre-commissioning vessels during execution campaigns.
• Coordinate daily offshore operations with project management, vessel management teams (VMT), operations personnel, and contractors.
• Ensure efficient execution onboard marine spread, installation vessels, and jack-up barges.
• Support offshore teams with technical guidance, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making.

Contractor & Engineering Management

• Manage the contractor’s full scope from engineering, planning, offshore execution, and project closeout.
• Review engineering deliverables, procedures, calculations, drawings, and work packs.
• Evaluate and verify contractor calculations related to:
• Hydrotest pressures
• Test durations
• Fill volumes
• Pig train configurations
• Dewatering rates
• Drying acceptance criteria
• Nitrogen requirements
• Compressor capacities
• Pump sizing
• Temporary equipment requirements
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Stakeholder & Operational Coordination

• Coordinate with:
• Offshore Operations
• Marine Teams
• Diving Teams
• ROV Teams
• HSE Personnel
• Quality Teams
• Project Management Teams
• Ensure activities are aligned with SIMOPS requirements and offshore operational constraints.
• Obtain all required approvals for offshore execution activities.
• Manage technical queries, site queries, punch lists, deviations, and non-conformance reports.

Change Management & Problem Solving

• Provide technical support for offshore changes and unexpected field conditions.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans for project challenges.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes where required.
• Drive effective problem-solving and incident management during offshore campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Subsea Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of offshore installation experience within Transportation & Installation (T&I) activities.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role supporting offshore installation operations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Field Engineer or Site Supervisor onboard offshore installation vessels.
• Proven track record in subsea pipeline decommissioning and pre-commissioning projects.
• Experience working with major oil & gas operators is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work (PTW) systems and offshore operational controls is desirable.
• Possess demonstrated expertise in pipeline pre-commissioning:
• Pipeline pigging operations
• Flooding, cleaning and gauging
• Hydrostatic testing
• Dewatering and drying
• Nitrogen purging
• Inline inspection activities
• Possess demonstrated expertise in pipeline de-commissioning:
• Subsea pipeline isolation
• Technical isolation plugs (e.g., STATS plugs
• Subsea decommissioning tools
• Pipeline abandonment methodologies
• Pipeline recovery and dismantling activities
• Spool and tie-in disconnections
• Strong knowledge of applicable offshore and pipeline standards, including:
• DNV-ST-F101
• ASME B31.4
• ASME B31.8
• API Standards
• ISO Pipeline Standards
• Client-specific offshore engineering standards