Lead Engineer - Hook-Up (Work Pack & Permit Coordinator)

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of large-scale projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Organized into business lines—Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions—we are united as “One Company.”

Guided by our purpose, Engineering for a Sustainable Future, we are committed to driving the energy transition towards Net Zero, through cutting-edge digital technologies, innovative processes, and environmentally sustainable solutions. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, Saipem operates in more than 50 countries with a workforce of 30,000 people representing over 130 nationalities.

Responsibilities

As a Hook-Up Lead Engineer (Work Pack & Permit Coordinator) , you will report to the Hook-Up Manager and will be part of the COMP3 Project within the Hook-Up Department. How can you support us? Here are your responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate the development of discipline work packs (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural).

• Review and verify job cards, drawings, material lists, and associated documents for offshore readiness.
• Interface with engineering and planning teams to ensure work packs are aligned with latest design and sequence of construction.
• Coordinate with HSE and Operations teams for the preparation, review, and approval of Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements.
• Manage SIMOPS and isolation planning to ensure safe execution of hook-up and brownfield scopes.
• Conduct readiness reviews, toolbox preparations, and offshore execution briefings.
• Provide technical support to offshore construction teams during execution.
• Track work pack progress and ensure close-out documentation is completed and submitted.
• Liaise with client representatives for work pack validation and permit coordination as required.
• Promote and maintain Saipem’s HSE culture and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  
  

Education

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline).
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in EPC / EPCI projects, with at least 5 years in offshore hook-up or brownfield environments.
• Proven experience in work pack development and permit-to-work coordination.
• Prior exposure to SIMOPS, construction readiness, and multi-discipline coordination.
  
  

Languages

• English (required); additional languages are an asset.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of offshore construction and hook-up activities.
• Knowledge of PTW systems (e.g., ISSOW, ePTW, or equivalent).
• Familiar with construction sequencing, HSE practices, and offshore risk assessments.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, layout drawings, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document control systems (EDMS, SharePoint).
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Offshore survival and safety certification (BOSIET / HUET) required.
  
  

What We Offer

• Permanent Contract – Project-Based Position
• Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package
• One Saipem Way soft skills model: fostering career growth, innovation, collaboration, and continuous development
  
  

Location: Doha Office & Site (Offshore)

Additional Information

Your Growth Matters – Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply and explore future opportunities through our spontaneous application form.

Diversity & Inclusion – At Saipem, innovation thrives on diversity. We embrace mutual respect, collaboration, and inclusion, believing that our differences drive progress.

Safety & Sustainability – Operating in challenging environments, our top priority is the safety of people and the protection of ecosystems.

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