Role: Offshore Field Engineer – S-Lay Pipelay Vessel
Contract Duration: 6 months (renewable)
Location: Afungi, Mozambique
Start Date: Aug 2026
Work Schedule: 28 days on / 28 days off
Elevate Your Career as Offshore Field Engineer – S-Lay Pipelay Vessel
Overview
Airswift is supporting a leading global energy operator in the recruitment of an Offshore Field Engineer – S-Lay Pipelay Vessel to join a major project in Mozambique.
This role will be based offshore on pipelay vessels (Solitaire / Stingray), supporting the installation of subsea pipelines during a critical EPCI phase. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of offshore installation activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight of offshore pipelay operations, ensuring execution aligns with approved procedures and engineering specifications
- Support the Company Site Representative (CSR) in supervising installation activities onboard the vessel
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with project standards, HSE, and QA/QC requirements
- Identify and manage technical deviations, ensuring proper Management of Change (MoC) processes are followed
- Participate in risk assessments, HAZIDs, SIMOPS, and technical reviews
- Interface with engineering, operations, QA/QC, and HSE teams to support installation execution
- Track installation progress and provide accurate daily reporting and handover between shifts
- Witness offshore activities and verify compliance with contractual and technical requirements
- Support project reporting systems and contribute to lessons learned and project close-out documentation
- Act as deputy for the CSR when required
Project Scope
- Installation of multiple rigid subsea pipelines, including trunklines and MEG lines
- Shallow water and deepwater pipelay campaigns using S-lay technique
- Major LNG development: subsea-to-shore gas field, large-scale infrastructure and offshore installation
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, including offshore projects
- At least 5 years of experience with S-lay pipelay installation
- Strong experience in offshore installation, contractor supervision, and technical assurance
- Proven background in HSE and QA/QC compliance offshore
- Experience working on major EPCI/LNG projects is highly preferred
- Previous experience onboard installation vessels is essential
Certifications Required
- Valid BOSIET
- Valid OGUK Medical
- Fitness for offshore work (OGUK-compliant)
Key Skills
- Strong technical understanding of offshore pipelay operations
- Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced offshore environments
- Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills
- Strong reporting and communication capabilities
- Experience working in multicultural, international project teams
About Airswift
Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry.
How to Apply?
If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we invite you to join our team. Please submit your resume to henrique.pinheiro@airswift.com. Airswift is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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