Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Lead (FPSO and Platform)

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

Purpose of the position:

As Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Lead, you will respond to the COMMISSIONING and be part of the ENCAR Business Line. In this role you will manage a dedicated team.

How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:

• Ensure execution of commissioning activities. Lead and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, test run, operation, training, and handover activities in line with contractual requirements, safety, quality, budget, and schedule.

• Prepare and manage commissioning plans and procedures. Develop, update, and control the commissioning execution plan, procedures, manuals, schedules, system breakdown, handover priorities, and related documentation.

• Review engineering and project documentation. Verify that commissioning, operability, maintainability, start-up, and operation requirements are properly incorporated into engineering deliverables such as P&IDs, 3D model, manuals, test run procedures, and technical documents.

• Coordinate resources, vendors, subcontractors, and interfaces. Define personnel mobilization, temporary logistics, subcontractor scope of work, vendor/licensor involvement, spare parts, consumables, and interfaces with engineering, procurement, construction, HSE, and client teams.

• Ensure HSE, quality, progress control, and handover readiness. Support HSE planning, participate in risk reviews where required, monitor KPIs and progress, ensure commissioning readiness, and manage the orderly handover of systems to the Client/operator.

What are we looking for?

For a Commissioning Lead, we are looking for a profile with the right balance of technical commissioning expertise, project execution capability, leadership, and HSE mindset.

• Strong commissioning and start-up experience

• Solid technical and engineering background

• Planning, coordination, and execution control

• Leadership and stakeholder management

• Strong HSE, quality, and risk awareness

In one sentence: we need someone who can translate engineering into safe and efficient plant start-up, lead people and interfaces, anticipate issues, and ensure systems are delivered ready for operation according to project objectives.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline (preferably Chemical or Mechanical)

Experience:

15 years as a Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance Lead role within FPSO & PLATFORM field/industry

Languages:

English (Advanced) French (nice to have)

Technical/IT Skills:

• Work in Task Force coordinating with the project team, the different companies of the JVs and the Client.

• Ensure the execution of the head office activities concerning Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start Up, Test Run, Training, Maintenance Engineering, Operation and handing over of the Plant to the Client according to contractual requirements and project objectives in terms of safety, quality, budget and schedule.

• Ensure compliance of the Yard / Offshore Site activities for which is responsible with the established process and HSE requirements, while respecting the relative time and cost targets.

• Technical knowledge of FPSO PLANT and Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start Up and Operation activities.

• Knowledge of the CMS, Engineering Systems and Tools (HEXAGON, WINPCS, ICAPS, etc.).

• Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software and IT implementation background.

• Capable to Read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information.

What else should you know?

You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for and within the GELIGA (KUTEI II) in HO, Yard & Offshore Site assigned.

What can we offer to you:

• Permanent Contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio

• Pay not lower than 56.000 €

• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well-being, and in-house cafeteria.

• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

• Location: Milano, Santa Giulia

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills.

Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the Non-Discrimination Statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to:

• the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships;

• any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

Regulatory Compliance

The decision:

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;

• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.

Additional Information

We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don’t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!

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