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Lead Subsea Designer
Algihaz Marine Contractors · Dubai
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Job description
Role Summary
The Lead Subsea Designer is responsible for leading the subsea design and drafting team in the development of engineering deliverables for offshore oil and gas projects. This role oversees the preparation and coordination of detailed drawings, and fabrication drawings for subsea offshore projects, pipelines, umbilical’s, risers, Diving, Cables, RMM and other method drawings.
The Lead Subsea Designer ensures compliance with project specifications, internal standards, client requirements, and company procedures while supporting FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, installation, and brownfield modification projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of subsea designers and CAD specialists.
- Plan, assign, and monitor design activities to meet project schedules and quality objectives.
- Review and approve subsea design deliverables before issue.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers.
- Ensure compliance with project procedures, design standards, and quality management systems.
- Support offshore installation activities by preparing installation drawings.
Education & Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree
- 13+ years of offshore subsea design experience
- At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory role
- Extensive experience in offshore oil and gas projects
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in CAD software (ACAD & MicroStation)
- Strong understanding of engineering or subsea and drafting standards.
- Leadership and team management
- Excellent communication and coordination
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Coaching and mentoring capability
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise drafting teams in producing accurate and detailed technical drawings.
- Interpret design specifications, sketches, and engineering data into CAD models and layouts.
- Review, check, and approve drawings to ensure compliance with project standards and quality requirements.
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