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Ewa Gernand
Recruitment Partner Consultant at Van Storm
Job summary:
Tasks: Prepare and execute deepwater umbilical installation engineering activities and act as technical Subject Matter Expert for offshore operations
Projects: Deepwater offshore umbilical installation campaigns and subsea construction projects
Company: Offshore fleet owner & operator and EPC contractor with advanced installation vessels and subsea technologies
Main requirements: +5 years of experience in deepwater umbilical installation engineering, including OrcaFlex modelling and Vertical Lay Systems (VLS)
Your opportunity
As a Senior Umbilical Installation Engineer (Deepwater), you will take on a key technical role within a highly specialized offshore engineering environment. Acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for deepwater umbilical installation activities, you will support both the engineering preparation phase and offshore execution of a major international project.
You will be responsible for developing installation methodologies, conducting advanced analyses, and translating complex engineering calculations into safe, practical offshore solutions. Working closely with project teams, vessel crews, subcontractors, and the client, you will contribute directly to the successful installation of multi-tube umbilicals in deepwater environments.
This role combines office-based engineering in the Netherlands with mobilization support in Europe and offshore deployment in India during execution campaigns.
What you will do
- Prepare installation analyses, calculations, and procedures for load-out, trans-spooling, and deepwater umbilical installation
- Act as the technical authority for multi-tube umbilicals, Vertical Lay Systems (VLS), and vertical connector systems
- Perform and review OrcaFlex modelling and convert results into practical installation methods
- Support offshore installation campaigns as Field Engineer or Construction Supervisor when required
- Develop and optimize vessel deck layouts and installation arrangements for umbilical operations
- Support ITT processes and technical evaluation of installation equipment such as carousels, loading towers, and routing systems
- Contribute to testing activities and intermediate verification phases for umbilicals
- Share lessons learned and best practices within the engineering and project teams
- Represent the company as Umbilical SME towards the client during technical discussions and alignment meetings
Where you will work
Want to be part of the changing process of the global offshore industry? Our client has the proven leadership and vision to create, maintain and operate previously inconceivable pipelaying, heavy lift, and deep-sea mining ships and systems. Redefining technological boundaries and achieving record-breaking feats persistently, this Dutch-based organization is at the forefront of offshore equipment development. You will be proud to work here!
- Be part of a team that is constantly pushing the boundaries of offshore installation and heavy lift
- A new industry standard in maintenance, repair and specific mission equipment installation
- Direct and open communication style, “get the job done”
- Great project outlook: state-of-the-art fleet fully booked for next 3 years
- Diverse, international teams working on global projects and developments
- Do you want to be a leader? Do you want to break records? Well, here it is, waiting for you!
What you already have
- BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in deepwater umbilical installation engineering
- Proven expertise with multi-tube umbilicals and Vertical Lay Systems (VLS)
- Strong experience with OrcaFlex modelling and offshore installation analyses
- Solid understanding of umbilical installation equipment, procedures, and offshore operations
- Offshore experience and willingness to support offshore campaigns
- Ability to act as a client-facing Subject Matter Expert
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical engineering mindset
- Excellent communication skills and fluent English
Your benefits
- 30 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry.
- Housing search support and registration supported by Van Storm
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