Saipem Offshore Vacancies 2026: Abu Dhabi, UK, USA & South Africa (28/28)
Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major energy and infrastructure projects, is actively recruiting experienced offshore professionals for key global assignments. Positions are available across offshore locations in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the United Kingdom, the United States, and South Africa.
These opportunities feature an attractive 28/28 rotational schedule (28 days on, 28 days off) tailored for seasoned offshore personnel who possess a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in oil & gas or offshore operations.
Program Overview & Key Details
| Parameter | Details |
| Hiring Company | Saipem |
| Work Locations | Offshore Abu Dhabi, United Kingdom, United States, South Africa |
| Rotation Schedule | 28 Days On / 28 Days Off |
| Industry | Offshore Oil & Gas / EPCI / Energy Infrastructure |
| Minimum Experience | 5+ Years in Oil & Gas / Offshore Environment |
| Application Email | sipcareers@saipem.com |
Each role requires dedicated technical competency, adherence to strict Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols, and a strong commitment to offshore Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.
1. Senior Instrument Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Lead the installation, calibration, loop testing, fault diagnostics, and maintenance of field instrumentation across offshore production platforms, FPSOs, and drillships.
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
Oversee smart transmitters (HART, Foundation Fieldbus), control valves, positioners, turbine flow meters, and pressure-temperature indicators.
Lead a team of junior technicians, manage work permits (PTW), execute Risk Assessments (RA), and complete Toolbox Talks (TBT) prior to undertaking critical offshore activities.
Perform root-cause analysis on instrument loops, trip alarms, and signal anomalies to minimize platform downtime.
Qualifications & Requirements
Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of offshore experience in oil and gas production or commissioning.
Valid BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS, Offshore Medical Certificate (OGUK/ENG1), and CompEx (EX01–EX04) certification.
2. Instrument Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and repair of field instruments, pneumatic controls, and electrical-to-pneumatic transducers.
Calibrate and test pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters using certified calibrators and HART communicators.
Assist senior instrumentation personnel in loop checking, cabling, junction box inspections, and impulse line hookups during shut-down and turnaround operations.
Ensure all field instruments installed in hazardous areas (Zone 1 and Zone 2) comply with ATEX/IECEx standards.
Maintain complete maintenance records, log calibration readings, and update work orders within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Qualifications & Requirements
Technical Diploma or Vocational Certification in Instrumentation & Control Technology.
5+ years of verified hands-on experience in offshore oil and gas facilities.
Valid offshore survival certifications (BOSIET) and relevant hazardous area certifications.
3. Senior Electrical Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Lead routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical equipment across offshore units.
Oversee power generation equipment, including dual-fuel generators, main switchboards, power transformers, Emergency Diesel Generators (EDG), and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units.
Perform switching operations, isolation procedures, and safety tagging (LOTO) as an Authorized Electrical Person (AEP) or Competent Electrical Person (CEP).
Troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), electric motor control centers (MCCs), trace heating systems, and platform lighting networks.
Ensure all high-voltage activities comply with international standards (IEC, IEEE, SOLAS) and internal safety policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade qualification.
5+ years of experience in offshore high-voltage power generation and distribution systems.
High Voltage (HV) Switching Certification, CompEx EX01–EX04, BOSIET/FOET, and current offshore medical clearance.
4. Electrical Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Inspect, maintain, repair, and test low-voltage electrical apparatus, control panels, small-power distribution boards, and lighting systems.
Assist in maintaining electric motors, checking insulation resistance (Megger testing), continuous earth grounding, and thermal imaging scans.
Carry out routine checks on battery rooms, UPS systems, charger panels, and navigation aid systems on the platform or vessel.
Execute work order tasks assigned via CMMS (e.g., SAP/Maximo) and record equipment history, insulation values, and maintenance hours.
Ensure strict adherence to hazardous area classification requirements when installing or replacing explosion-proof (Ex-d, Ex-e) electrical fixtures.
Qualifications & Requirements
Technical Trade Certificate or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance within the offshore or marine energy sector.
Valid offshore survival, medical, and hazardous areas (CompEx) certification.
5. Senior Mechanical Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Direct the maintenance, overhaul, align, and repair of heavy rotating and static equipment onboard offshore installations.
Oversee gas turbines, multi-stage centrifugal pumps, reciprocating compressors, diesel engines, hydraulic power units (HPUs), and marine cranes.
Conduct precise laser alignment of shafts, dynamic balancing, dynamic vibration analysis, and mechanical seal replacements.
Manage major equipment overhauls, planned unit turnarounds, and critical mechanical isolations under the Permit to Work (PTW) framework.
Mentor junior mechanical personnel, review technical drawings (P&IDs, isometric drawings), and interface with OEM service engineers.
Qualifications & Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
5+ years of experience in offshore mechanical rotating equipment maintenance.
Valid BOSIET/FOET, OGUK Medical, and relevant mechanical integrity certifications.
6. Mechanical Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Perform preventative maintenance tasks on rotating machinery including air compressors, seawater lift pumps, diesel transfer pumps, and utility systems.
Disassemble, inspect, recondition, and reassemble mechanical components such as bearings, couplings, impellers, valves, and strainers.
Conduct routine lube-oil sampling, filter replacements, seal flushes, and pressure testing of mechanical skids.
Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, torque wrenches) to maintain machinery tolerances within OEM specifications.
Assist in rig floor or process deck rigging, hoisting, and mechanical isolations during maintenance activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Technical Trade Qualification / Diploma in Mechanical Maintenance Technology.
5+ years of experience working as a mechanical technician in oil/gas production or drilling operations.
Valid offshore safety cards, BOSIET, and medical fitness certificates.
7. Fire and Gas Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain offshore Fire and Gas (F&G) detection systems and fire suppression equipment.
Inspect open-path gas detectors, point infrared (IR) gas detectors, toxic gas sensors ($H_2S$, $CO$), optical flame detectors (UV/IR), and smoke/heat detectors.
Test deluge valve activation circuits, foam proportioning systems, water mist systems, and gaseous fire suppression installations ($CO_2$, Novec, Inergen).
Verify input/output matrices between field F&G devices and the central Safety Instrumented System (SIS) / ESD logic solver.
Conduct mandatory periodic testing of platform safety barriers, documenting compliance with flag state and classification society standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Specialized training/certification in Fire & Gas Detection Systems or Instrumentation Engineering.
5+ years of dedicated offshore experience in safety system maintenance and F&G field equipment.
Valid BOSIET, Offshore Medical, and relevant vendor certifications for specialized detection systems.
8. HVAC Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair offshore Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems.
Service process deck air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs), chiller packages, blast-proof dampers, and positive-pressure pressurization fans for living quarters and control rooms.
Perform refrigerant recovery, leak checks, vacuum evacuating, and gas charging ($R134a$, $R407C$, $R404A$) according to F-Gas guidelines.
Inspect and clean condenser coils, replace air filters, adjust belt tension, and inspect ductwork integrity to ensure living quarters maintain positive pressure protection against gas ingress.
Troubleshoot HVAC control panels, thermostats, pressure switches, and motorized fire/gas dampers.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician / Trade Diploma.
5+ years of offshore experience servicing marine and explosion-proof HVAC installations.
Valid F-Gas Certification (or equivalent environmental refrigerant handling license), BOSIET, and offshore medical clearance.
9. Valve Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Conduct field overhaul, testing, refurbishment, and reconditioning of various valve types used in high-pressure oil and gas process systems.
Work on control valves, globe valves, ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves (PSV/PRV), and choke valves.
Perform pressure testing (hydrostatic and seat leakage testing) using test benches to verify valve integrity according to API 598 and API 6D standards.
Overhaul valve actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electro-hydraulic) and adjust mechanical stroke limits and positioner feedback loops.
Execute in-situ valve greasing, packing replacements, gland adjustments, and hot-bolting procedures under approved safety permits.
Qualifications & Requirements
Mechanical Trade Certificate or apprenticeship specialization in valves/piping systems.
5+ years of verified offshore experience in valve servicing, pressure safety valve (PSV) calibration, and testing.
Valid BOSIET/FOET, OGUK/ENG1 Offshore Medical, and Rigging/Slinging certifications.
10. Senior Analyzer Technician
Core Responsibilities & Scope
Lead the maintenance, operation, calibration, and troubleshooting of online process analyzers installed in offshore processing modules and gas plants.
Work on Gas Chromatographs (GC), moisture analyzers, hydrocarbon dew point analyzers, $H_2S$ and total sulfur analyzers, crude oil-in-water monitors, and Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) units.
Manage complex sample conditioning systems (SCS), including fast loops, filtration units, pressure regulators, vaporizers, and temperature control enclosures.
Perform multi-point span calibrations using certified reference gas mixtures and ensure continuous alignment with fiscal metering and product quality specifications.
Manage analyzer shelter environments, safety interlocking systems, carrier gas bottle manifolds, and hazardous area compliance.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Electronics/Instrumentation.
5+ years of direct offshore experience maintaining process gas chromatographs and analytical systems.
Valid CompEx / EX certification, BOSIET/FOET, and offshore medical certification.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants meeting the minimum requirement of 5 years of oil & gas/offshore experience should submit an updated resume detailing offshore projects, current certifications, and notice period directly to:
Application Email: sipcareers@saipem.com
Subject Line Format:
[Position Title] – [Years of Offshore Experience] – [Preferred Region: Abu Dhabi / UK / USA / South Africa]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the rotation schedule for these offshore roles?
All listed vacancies follow a standard 28 days on / 28 days off rotation schedule, including travel arrangements and offshore allowances provided per company policy.
Are these roles open to non-local applicants?
Yes. Saipem recruits globally for these positions across the United Kingdom, United States, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa, subject to local work authorization and visa processing.
What mandatory safety certifications are required before deployment?
Candidates must hold valid offshore survival credentials (such as BOSIET with CA-EBS or OPITO-approved equivalents), a current offshore medical certificate (OGUK/ENG1 or equivalent), and role-specific technical certifications (e.g., CompEx for electrical/instrumentation roles).