Senior Project Operations Engineer

Company Description

IOTA Group has been supporting its clients for more than 40 years by providing specialized technical expertise for complex international projects, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Operations Engineer to support the safe and efficient delivery of offshore installation operations in Angola. The role will oversee assigned vessels and marine support spreads, coordinating vessel readiness, mobilisation, offshore execution, logistics, and demobilisation while ensuring compliance with project, client, HSE, and local regulatory requirements.

Job Description

• Coordinate vessel readiness, assurance, mobilisation, and demobilisation activities.
• Oversee assigned marine spreads, including pipelay vessels, PSVs, pipe carriers, and cargo barges.
• Coordinate vessel manning, POB requirements, equipment, materials, and offshore logistics.
• Manage local logistics, customs, immigration, import/export formalities, and vessel clearances.
• Coordinate vessel inspections, audits, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Monitor operational schedules, marine spread availability, third-party services, and budgets.
• Liaise with project teams, vessel owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Support HSE compliance, emergency preparedness, and SIMOPS coordination.
• Maintain operational records, support contractual claims, and contribute to lessons learned.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Project Operations Engineers.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant offshore industry experience, including offshore operations.
• Proven experience in vessel operations, marine spread coordination, and mobilisation activities.
• Good understanding of offshore installation operations and marine logistics.
• Knowledge of customs, immigration, import/export, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience in Angola or West Africa is an advantage.
• Strong planning, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel to onshore logistics bases and offshore sites as required.

Additional Information

Location: Main Project Office based in Paris, with regular assignments onshore at logistics bases and offshore at operational sites in Angola
Reporting to: Project Operations Manager (direct) and Regional Operations Manager (functional)