Operations Engineer

DOF Management AS

Operations Engineer specializing in offshore engineering tasks and procedures in the APAC region. Join a global team at DOF, contributing to subsea projects and operations.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timePerth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join our team as an Operations Engineer.
Develop procedures and task plans for subsea engineering work scopes, including lifting, installation, and testing.
Coordinate subcontractors and materials in preparation for mobilisation.
Implement engineering procedures and task plans offshore, including providing engineering advice, and guidance to the offshore team.
Work primarily on the MPSV vessels in the APAC region.
Work with experience in fields such as Decommissioning, IMR, SURF, Moorings, Subsea Installations, Flexlay, ROV Operations, Fabrication, and Air and Sat Diving interventions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Engineering or higher in Marine, Naval Architecture, Hydrodynamics or Offshore Engineering qualification *that is recognised by Engineers Australia for Professional Membership*
Minimum 2+ years in offshore/subsea design or project engineering.
Proficient in Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Project.
Highly confident, self-motivated, self-disciplined person with sound management and organisational skills.
Must be able to perform and achieve at a high level with minimal supervision.
Good technical skills.
A strong understanding and commitment to HSEQ.
The ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic project environment driven by deadlines.
Experience with developing procedures in at least some of the following disciplines: Moorings Repair / Installation, Subsea Structure and Equipment Recovery / Installation, SURF, IMR and / or Decommissioning.
Experience in preparing Scopes of Work for Subcontractors and deck layouts for mobilisation plans.
Experience developing rigging design, lift planning and installation procedures associated with the deployment of subsea infrastructure.
Aligned with our values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence – and above all, Safety.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Worldwide Fleet: Be a part of our global operations and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and locations.
Career Growth: We encourage internal mobility and provide opportunities to grow within the company, whether it's moving upwards or exploring new roles sideways.
Companies are their people: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and above all we are SAFE - Our values interact with each other, shape our remarkable team and are embedded in our policies, our code of business conduct and guide our strong safe and ethical culture.
Flexible working options: We offer flexible work options, including a nine (9) day fortnight or a hybrid work model, with a minimum of three (3) days in the office and two (2) days from home upon completion of probation.
Competitive remuneration and benefits: We offer a competitive annual salary, salary continuous insurance, salary packaging options, purchase leave options, training and professional development, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), social club, yearly flu shots, and other benefits.
Supportive and diverse team environment: DOF’s Engineering department has a supportive, diverse and collaborative local and international team.

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Hard Skills & Tools

offshore designsubsea engineeringprocedures developmentrigging designlift planninginstallation proceduresMoorings RepairSubsea Structure RecoverySURFIMR

Soft Skills

self-motivatedself-disciplinedmanagement skillsorganisational skillshigh performance under minimal supervisioncommitment to HSEQability to work in fast-paced environmentscommunication skillsteamworkintegrity

Certifications

Bachelor degree in EngineeringMarine Engineering qualificationNaval Architecture qualificationHydrodynamics qualificationOffshore Engineering qualification