Logistics Manager (Offshore Decommissioning)

Our client, a major Oil and gas company, is looking for a Logistics Manager (Offshore Decomissioning) to work on a 12 months contract with extention in Houston, TX

Accountable for end-to-end logistics Management supporting Titan offshore decommissioning activities, including Material Readiness, Marine vessel/spread coordination and integration, Personnel on Board (POB) management and coordination of land, and air transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the integrated logistics plan for offshore decommissioning scope (vessel movements, port calls, aviation support, trucking, and personnel transfers). Align vessel schedules with decom work packs.
• Coordinate POB planning and control with Operations: develop POB forecasts; coordinate mobilization/demobilization; verify manifest accuracy; manage bed-space constraints; and ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Coordinate marine logistics: vessel selection inputs, sailing plans, mobilization plans, deck space planning, port logistics, marine manifests, cargo control, and interface with Marine/Port Captain and vessel operators.
• Define SIMOPS constraints and vessel interaction rules.
• Coordinate air logistics: helicopter/crew-change planning, flight requests, passenger/baggage/cargo constraints, weather/standby contingencies, and interface with aviation providers.
• Coordinate land logistics: trucking/haulage, yard and warehouse movements, permits and escorts as required, laydown management, and interface with bases and ports.
• Plan and coordinate heavy-lift and critical cargo movements (e.g., modules, subsea equipment, waste containers), including route surveys and lift plans where applicable.
• Ensure logistics readiness for key execution windows (plug and abandonment campaigns, topsides preparation, lift events, pipeline decommissioning, and site clearance), including contingency and recovery plans.
• Manage logistics interfaces with Decommissioning, Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)/site leadership, HSE, Marine, Aviation, Base/Materials, Waste Management, and contractors.
• Maintain a rolling look-ahead (2–12 weeks) and daily execution plan; chair/participate in logistics coordination meetings; and provide status reports and constraints.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, security, and regulatory requirements for transport, lifting, dangerous goods, immigration/customs, and port/airport rules.
• Coordinate logistics documentation and records: manifests, load lists, waybills, certificates, dangerous goods declarations, and voyage/flight documentation.
• Support contractor management and performance: service level expectations, KPI tracking, issue resolution, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor logistics costs against budget; validate invoices and accruals; and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or compliance.
• Respond to operational disruptions (weather, vessel/aircraft availability, mechanical issues) by re-planning and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Optimize logistics coordination between different functions to maximize value to company.

Key Interfaces

• Decommissioning Project Manager / Offshore Construction Lead
• Offshore leadership (OIM/Superintendent) and worksite planners
• Marine/Port Captain, vessel owners/operators, and port authorities
• Aviation focal point and helicopter/air charter providers
• Onshore base operations, warehouse/materials management, and freight forwarders
• HSE, Security, Regulatory/Compliance, and Emergency Response
• Waste Management and disposal contractors
• Project Controls with progress and forecast
• Procurement/Contracts and Finance (cost control, invoicing)

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of logistics coordination experience in offshore oil & gas, marine operations, offshore construction, or decommissioning (decommissioning experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating POB, crew changes, and offshore manifests.
• Working knowledge of marine logistics (port operations, vessel scheduling, cargo/manifest control) and aviation logistics (flight scheduling constraints, passenger/cargo rules).
• Experience with dangerous goods/IMDG awareness and safe transport practices (formal certification where required by company/country).
• Proficient with planning and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, scheduling/look-ahead trackers) and able to maintain clear records and dashboards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong coordination and prioritization skills in a multi-contractor, high-tempo offshore environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to brief constraints, risks, and options succinctly.
• High attention to detail (manifests, load lists, certifications, passenger and cargo constraints).
• Risk-based thinking and proactive contingency planning (weather, equipment availability, schedule change).
• Working knowledge of incident reporting, stop-work authority, and safe work practices.
• Commercial awareness and cost and schedule control mindset.
• Ability to work across cultures/time zones and with offshore/onshore stakeholders.