Site Manager

OverviewSaipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.We are looking for a Site Manager to join one of our projects in Angola.Kindly see below the job description for this position:ProjectProject: NGCStart date: January 2026Contract Duration: 12 monthsMissionEnsure the execution of the head office activities concerning pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up, test run, training, maintenance engineering, operation and handing over of the plant to the Client according to contractual requirements and project objectives in terms of safety, quality, budget and schedule. Ensure compliance of the site activities with the established process and HSE requirements, while respecting the relative time and cost targets. Have overall responsibility and accountability for the efficient Commissioning/Operations/Maintenance.TasksCommissioning and Start-up phaseEnsure HSE procedures required for each activities/work phases are available and appliedContribute to Safety Walkdowns. In case of incidents contribute to investigationsParticipate to Pre Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR)Issue Pre-Comm, Comm and Start-up progress reportsManage Pre-Comm, Comm, Start-up & Oper activities, coordinating different partiesEnsure respect of schedule/budget, either during home office activity or at siteParticipate to risk/opportunity meetingsResponsible for competency assurance/development of teamParticipate to plant handover process including preparation of Comm DossiersEnsure transferring of the lesson learned to home officeOperation PhaseResponsible/Accountable for Prod Safe/efficient operationsMaintain Client relationshipsImplement/maintain SMS, a Planned Maint System on Prod Equip according to Company SMSArrange through Company for periodic internal/external SMS auditsEnsure classification/statutory surveys are planned/conductedEnsure that the project under requirements of the national, international Laws (Classification society, IMO, Solas, ISPS code, MARPOL etc.) comply with the relevant regulationEnsure proper verification by the ISM overriding authority onboard of the vessels on the works relating to and affecting safety and pollution preventionConsult with/advise Client on operating costs. Responsible for operating costs recoveryPrepare/obtain annual approval for local operating budgets. Review monthly financial forecasts/local expenses, take corrective action when potential budget overruns are identifiedMaintain continuous review of performance of Prod Equip and take corrective actions where performance falls below required/agreed standardsReview/appraisal of staff performObtain all necessary technical/professional support for Operations in liaison with BL functions, Client, Local technical support, Consultants, Manufacturers, Vendors, ContractorsSupervise performances of all Local subcontractors/Local agentsSupervise all materials/personnel logistics related to prod equipment operationsPeriodically review sub-contracts suppliers/sub-contractor performancesManage/approve subcontracting of local staff according to Company proceduresParticipate in definition/approval of office/vessel manning, staff remuneration and service conditionsCoordinate/support Prod Facilities emergency situations together with corporate dept/ClientSupervise compliance with class rules and flag regulationsPre-Operation PhaseSupport HSE Mgr for the preparation of HSE plan/proceduresPrepare the Pre-comm, Comm and Start-up PlanReview contractual documentation/contributes to identify project risks & opportunitiesReview test run procedure and operating manualsDefine the procedure for mechanical, electrical & process isolation controlDefines Comm sequences and priorities to guide the project towards completionSupport project for the schedule preparation and follow-upPrepare Licensor/Vendors schedule and assignment concerning the Comm Start-up and Test run activitiesSupport project for the preparation of the subcontracting plan, prepare the technical specifications for subcontracting activities in its own responsibilityEnsure Prod Facilities are suitable for practical/safe operation, maintenance/repair in line with Saipem proceduresLiaise with the HR for appropriate execution of crew phase-in and crew trainingEnsure necessary materials for safe/efficient operation of unit are on board and in good order prior to comm. Monitor the setting up of planned maintenanceSupervise preparation of all material pre-operations inventory budgets for materials and consumable spare parts and issue forecastsProduce/distributes periodic reportsTimely review in liaison with corporate depts all oper/safety procedures/manualsCooperate with the HSE in all aspects related to SMSApply nowPlease start your application process.IMPORTANT: Please upload a pdf version of your CV(the system support also other format but pdf will enhance additional functionality which will support the Recruitment)I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the Information Notice on the processing of personal data of Candidates #J-18808-Ljbffr