Vessel Operations Engineer

APTITUDE EXPERTS

Vessel Operations Engineer overseeing operations from preparation to offshore execution. Interfacing with project teams and subcontractors in the marine engineering sector.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timePuteaux • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The incumbent will be responsible for the preparation, coordination and operational follow-up of activities related to the vessel package.
They will be involved from office preparation phases through to offshore execution, interacting continuously with project teams, discipline engineers, subcontractors and operational stakeholders.
Responsible for all technical and operational aspects related to the vessel scope (project vessel schedule, logistics, review of engineering and method documents, monitoring of installation resources related to construction, etc.).
Supervise subcontractor engineering studies when required.
Prepare purchase requests for materials and services (technical specifications, Scope of Work, MTOM, TBE, etc.) related to the vessel scope.
Participate in risk analyses and provide recommendations.
Coordinate the mobilization of personnel aboard the vessel and oversee embarkation staffing requirements.
Manage vessel operations (mobilization, demobilization, offshore works) and coordinate various subcontractors during onshore installation campaigns.
Act as the project operations engineering focal point to coordinate vessel activities during the preparation and execution phases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical degree in marine engineering, coastal engineering, offshore operations or equivalent.
Experience with methodological frameworks, offshore installations and offshore operations (preferred).
Proficiency in SAP (highly desirable).
Ability to manage and liaise with project discipline engineers and the ASSET department as required.
Valid BOSIET + CA-EBS certification.
Professional experience: similar position or proven experience in vessel operations, offshore installation or technical coordination (ideally 5 to 7 years).
Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and to embark offshore according to campaign schedules.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Meal allowance or meal vouchers
Ongoing training
Career progression opportunities to Project Manager or Operations Manager roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

marine engineeringcoastal engineeringoffshore operationsvessel operationstechnical coordinationrisk analysislogistics managementengineering document reviewinstallation resource monitoringmethodological frameworks

Soft Skills

coordinationcommunicationsupervisioninterpersonal skillsproject management

Certifications

BOSIETCA-EBS