Tieback Engineer – Offshore Gas Development (UK & Australia)
Initial 5-month contract
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Tieback Engineer to support a major offshore gas field development project located in waters off the coast of Australia. The project is operated by a leading energy company on behalf of a joint venture partnership and involves the integration of a new Not Normally Manned (NNM) platform with an existing floating LNG facility.
Project Highlights:
Offshore gas field in ~170m water depth
Linked to an operational floating LNG facility
Development includes a fixed jacket NNM platform with five dry tree wells
Multiphase export pipeline and brownfield modifications at the LNG facility
Fibre optic communications integrated with regional subsea infrastructure
Role Responsibilities:
Lead and support offshore tieback operations for the completion phase of the wells
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure readiness for platform installation and well tieback
Participate in equipment inspections and preparations in Australia (December–January)
Offshore rotations expected from mid-February (two rotations of 3–4 weeks)
Oversee removal of suspension caps, tieback of subsea wellheads, installation of upper completions, and well clean-up operations
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in offshore tieback operations, ideally having led previous campaigns
Strong understanding of subsea well suspension and completion strategies
Availability to begin supporting project reviews immediately
Willingness to travel to Australia for pre-deployment activities and offshore rotations
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Contract Details:
Competitive day rate (negotiable based on experience)
Travel and accommodation provided
Opportunity to work on a technically advanced and high-profile offshore development