A globally respected offshore engineering and energy company — with more than 100 years of delivering the impossible, 30,000 people across 54 countries, and a legacy that spans subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, and energy transition projects — is seeking an experienced Senior Hook Up Engineer in Dubai. You will lead the respective discipline during hook-up construction and completion campaigns, support the Hook-up Lead and Manager, develop WBS and job cards, manage schedules, and drive successful project delivery across onshore and offshore environments.
About the Opportunity — Senior Hook Up Engineer Dubai
Project Scope: Hook-up construction and completion campaigns for offshore oil and gas and energy transition projects
Discipline Leadership: Leading discipline-specific hook-up activities and supporting Hook-up Lead and Manager
Key Deliverables: Job cards, WBS, hook-up schedules, constructability logs, material coordination, commissioning interface
Standards: API, ISO, and applicable industry codes and regulations for offshore hook-up operations
Working Environment: Dynamic onshore yard and offshore site environments — travel to offshore and onshore facilities required
Global Impact & Innovation Opportunity
Strategic Location: Dubai — a premier hub for offshore energy engineering, project management, and GCC energy sector careers
Market Leadership: Work for a company that has been making the impossible possible for over 100 years — from subsea infrastructure to offshore wind and energy transition
Innovation Focus: Contribute to offshore hook-up excellence across oil and gas and renewable energy transition projects
Career Growth: Join a global team of 30,000+ minds across 54 countries with strong pathways toward Hook-up Lead and Hook-up Manager roles
Position Overview
This Senior Hook Up Engineer role in Dubai covers end-to-end discipline leadership during hook-up construction and completion campaigns. You will prepare and review hook-up job cards, develop WBS for discipline scope, review construction work packs and design MTOs, develop hook-up schedules, participate in pre-engineering and installation surveys, develop constructability logs, coordinate material deliveries and warehouse liaison, provide technical guidance to junior engineers, conduct risk assessments, ensure commissioning team coordination, liaise with offshore construction crews, travel to offshore sites and onshore yards, and ensure full QHSES compliance across all site activities.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Hook Up Engineer with a company that has been delivering the world’s most complex offshore engineering challenges for over 100 years, you lead the discipline-specific hook-up execution that determines whether a major offshore oil and gas project reaches COD safely, on time, and within budget, apply 10+ years of offshore engineering expertise across job card development, WBS structuring, schedule optimization, material coordination, and commissioning interface on real large-scale projects, work within a 30,000-person global team that spans offshore platforms, subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, offshore wind installations, and the energy transition — one of the most technically demanding and professionally rewarding environments in the world, support and mentor junior engineers while contributing directly to the success of a complex, multi-discipline offshore construction campaign, and build a senior career trajectory toward Hook-up Lead and Manager roles within one of the most respected offshore energy engineering organizations on the planet.
Key Responsibilities
Hook-Up Job Cards, WBS & Schedule Development
- Prepare and review hook-up job cards as appropriate including pre-requisites and focusing on sequential installations and relevant completion activities
- Develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for discipline scope across the hook-up campaign
- Prepare the hook-up schedule for discipline-specific activities with efficient sequencing and synchronization with other disciplines
- Review construction work packs for the respective discipline and ensure full compliance with project requirements
Material Coordination & Verification
- Review design MTOs for the discipline and verify MTOs for offshore contingencies
- Review material requisitions in compliance with project specifications prior to order — coordinate deliveries to yard, port, offshore, and other locations
- Liaise with the warehouse team to ensure project material receiving status and inspection clearance from Quality
- Liaise with the fabrication team to take handover of fabricated project material and other ship-loose material
Constructability, Surveys & Risk Management
- Participate in pre-engineering surveys, pre-construction surveys, and post-installation surveys
- Develop the constructability log and monitor the closing of actions on a weekly basis
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures to ensure safety during all hook-up operations
- Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry codes (API, ISO), and standards including environmental and sustainability aspects
Commissioning Interface & Progress Monitoring
- Liaise with the commissioning team to understand system priorities and ensure construction is planned and executed accordingly
- Support the commissioning team to expedite vendor-related activities and ensure production readiness
- Review hook-up progress registers and confirm understanding of progressing methodology — ensure alignment with job cards
- Ensure daily progress monitoring and reporting to the project planner
Technical Leadership, Safety & Offshore Mobilization
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
- Ensure scope familiarization with Hook-up Superintendent and offshore construction crew prior to offshore mobilization
- Travel to offshore sites and onshore yard facilities for coordination and resolution of disciplinary interfaces
- Participate in Toolbox Talks (TBT), ensure Permit-To-Work (PTW) requirements are fulfilled before commencing site activities, and comply with QHSES policies
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering — preferably Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical discipline — or equivalent industry experience
- Professional certifications such as PMI or equivalent project management training are a strong advantage
Experience Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in related offshore engineering fields (REQUIRED)
- Strong knowledge of industry best practices, standards (API, ISO), and regulations related to hook-up activities
- Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning, scheduling, and tracking hook-up and commissioning activities
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical challenges, implement innovative solutions, and ensure continuous improvement
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for effective liaison with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients
- Competent in analyzing technical documents, drawings, and specifications to identify discrepancies and propose corrective actions
- Strong decision-making abilities under pressure with the ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently
- Proactive mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, and delivering projects within defined timelines and budget constraints
- Willingness and ability to travel to offshore sites and onshore yard facilities as required throughout the project lifecycle
About the Company — Making the Impossible Possible
For more than 100 years, this company has been fueling daily life and forging trusted partnerships across the energy value chain — laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, designing and building offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. Today, more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries are driving the energy transition together — making what was once just an idea a reality, every single day.
Career Excellence: Lead offshore hook-up discipline engineering for one of the world’s most respected energy companies — 100+ years of making the impossible possible, with you at the centre of its next chapter.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Offshore Hook-Up Engineers: With 10+ years of offshore engineering experience and strong discipline-specific hook-up campaign leadership
- Offshore Commissioning Engineers: With job card, WBS, and schedule development experience across oil and gas or energy transition projects
- API/ISO Offshore Specialists: With deep knowledge of offshore hook-up standards, PTW procedures, and QHSES compliance requirements
- Material Coordination Engineers: Experienced in MTO review, material requisition management, warehouse liaison, and offshore contingency planning
- Dubai-Based Offshore Engineers: Ready to take on a senior discipline leadership role within a globally respected 100+ year offshore energy company
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