Key Skills
Job Description
Project Engineer – Offshore Decommissioning Location: Hoofddorp, NL Contract: 1-year (intent to convert to permanent) Availability: Full-time Remote: Partial flexibility after onboarding Company Overview Petrodec is a leading contractor in offshore oil and gas decommissioning, delivering innovative and safe solutions from well abandonment to full topside and subsea removal. With projects secured through 2029, Petrodec offers a dynamic environment where engineering professionals can drive responsible energy transition and deliver impactful offshore operations. Role Purpose / Summary The Project Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution readiness of complex offshore decommissioning operations. This role ensures technical integrity, operational efficiency, and successful collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop engineering method statements for onshore and offshore execution. Prepare lifting plans including drawings and rigging calculations. Define scopes for rope access, scaffolding, welding, and subsea ROV. Produce MTOs, mobilization plans, and equipment lists. Conduct site surveys and fabrication follow-ups; issue visit reports. Support vessel mobilization and yard activities before execution. Interface with subcontractors and clients to resolve technical issues. Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and project documentation. Maintain accurate project documentation and registers. Support the Project Manager to deliver work on time and within scope. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Naval, or Structural Engineering. Minimum 5 years’ offshore project engineering experience. Proven involvement in decommissioning, topside removal, or load-in/load-out campaigns. Direct hands-on offshore execution experience. Strong knowledge of offshore construction and lifting operations. Ability to perform and review engineering documentation. Proficient in AutoCAD for design and planning. Strong organizational and reporting skills. Willingness to travel offshore (up to 3 weeks, 1–2 times/year). Fluency in English (written and spoken). Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary aligned with experience. Pension plan and 25 vacation days with travel reimbursement. Hybrid work possibility after onboarding. Career development opportunities in a growing international business. Application Process / Equal Opportunity Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV and cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Petrodec is an equal opportunity employer — we value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Core Responsibilities
Develop engineering plans and documentation for offshore decommissioning, including lifting plans, scopes of work, equipment lists, and mobilization plans. Coordinate surveys, fabrication follow-ups, vessel and yard activities, and stakeholder issue resolution while supporting safe, timely project delivery.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Naval, or Structural Engineering and at least five years of offshore project engineering experience, including hands-on offshore execution and decommissioning or topside removal campaigns. Candidates should have strong offshore construction and lifting knowledge, be proficient in AutoCAD, communicate fluently in English, and be willing to travel offshore.
Benefits
- Pension Plan
- 25 Vacation Days
- Travel Reimbursement
- Career Development Opportunities
About Dixstone
Industry: Oil and Gas
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, Dixstone is an affiliate of the Perenco Group, specialized in integrated solutions for the industry. With a robust presence in 10 countries and a team of 2,000 experienced professionals, Dixstone brings together a wealth of expertise and innovation in engineering services to cover the entire oil and gas value chain and beyond. From the first tanker conversion in 2003 to a large consolidated company with two proprietary shipyards in Gabon and the Netherlands as it is today, Dixstone offers a wide range of services including shipbuilding, conversion of rigs & vessels, , drilling & offshore services, maintenance, and marine fleet management. Our commitment to teamwork, responsibility, safety, and innovation drives us to deliver exceptional results for our clients while fostering growth and development within our organization. Dixstone aims to participate to the global warming reduction of the industry through energy optimization, new generation of rigs & vessels design with a recognized ESG performance. Our vision is to become the leader to provide safe, dedicated, and innovative solutions in the energy service industry. Our mission: we invest for the long term, we create, we maximize, the synergies, we optimize recycling, and we achieve excellence with our multidisciplinary teams, competent people and versatile asset.