offshore operations manager

Kintec Global Recruitment

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 JOB TITLE:
 
 Offshore Construction Manager
 
 
 
 CLIENT:
 
 A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.
 
 
 
 LOCATION:
 
 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
 
 
 
 ASSIGNMENT TYPE:
 
 Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE
 
 
 
 WORK SCHEDULE:
 
 9 hours (including lunch break)- From 8am to 5pm- Monday to Friday (Saturday &amp; Sunday are week off)
 
 
 
 START DATE:
 
 Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Interviews:
 
 Face-to-face/online in Aberdeen |
 
 Dates:
 
 28&ndash;31 October 2025 |
 
 Note:
 
 Final schedule to be communicated to shortlisted candidates
 
 
 
 
 
 Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Offshore Construction Manager to lead and manage offshore construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within contractual requirements. This is a senior leadership position requiring excellent commercial, technical, and managerial expertise.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead offshore construction execution across all phases of projects.
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 Review tender documents, client specifications, and scope of work.
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 Develop offshore schedules and execution strategies in coordination with stakeholders.
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 Manage subcontractor evaluations, procurement requirements, and marine spread mobilisation.
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 Liaise with clients, surveyors, and third-party agencies.
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 Ensure HSE standards and quality management systems are fully implemented.
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 Oversee daily offshore operations, audits, and reporting.
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 Control budgets, variations, and claims.
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 Manage project close-out documentation and lessons learned.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred).
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 Minimum 10 years of offshore construction and operations experience.
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 Strong leadership and organisational skills.
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 Excellent contractual and commercial awareness.
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 Proven ability to manage large offshore teams and complex projects.
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Construction Manager

Airswift

<div>
 
 
 Job Title: Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
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 Lead offshore operations across production, maintenance, logistics, and well activities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance aligned with corporate goals.
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 Oversee planning and execution of shutdowns, drilling, integrity inspections, and brownfield projects, ensuring minimal downtime and optimized resource use.
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 Act as Incident Commander during offshore emergencies, managing risks and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
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 Ensure operational readiness of offshore assets, including over 100 wells and multiple remote platforms, supporting large-scale gas delivery and pipeline projects.
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 Drive workforce excellence by managing recruitment, training, competency assurance, and succession planning for a diverse offshore team.
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 Implement and monitor maintenance strategies, including facility shutdowns, pigging, subsea inspections, and integrity programs for offshore wells.
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 Manage annual work plans and budgets, ensuring cost optimization and performance tracking against approved targets.
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 Collaborate with subsurface and engineering teams to align offshore operations with onshore demand and production specifications.
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 Promote continuous improvement through benchmarking, data analysis, and identification of operational efficiencies and synergies.
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 Foster a positive offshore culture, maintaining morale and productivity during extended rotations, and ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and integrity.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering.
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 Minimum of 12 years&rsquo; experience in the oil &amp; gas or petrochemical sector, with a strong focus on offshore operations.
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 At least 5 years of proven leadership in an Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) capacity.
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 Solid operational expertise with a track record of managing offshore assets independently.
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 Certification in OPITO standards is required.
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 Experience in start-up and commissioning activities is considered an advantage.
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Offshore Installation Manager (OESS)

Seaworks Co

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Barge Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate all operational activities on our marine barge. He will be responsible for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of offshore operations, managing the crew, and liaising with clients and onshore support teams.Key Responsibilities:Oversee daily offshore operations on the barge, including drilling, production, and maintenance activities.Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.Manage and supervise the offshore crew, including safety officers, technicians, and other personnel.Coordinate with onshore management, clients, and contractors to meet operational objectives.Conduct risk assessments and implement safety protocols to prevent accidents.Monitor operational performance and report on progress, issues, and safety incidents.Ensure all equipment and machinery are properly maintained and operational.Lead emergency response procedures and ensure preparedness for potential incidents.Maintain accurate documentation and logs of all operational activities.Requirements:Proven experience as an Barge operations Manager, Marine Supervisor, or similar role.Extensive knowledge of offshore drilling, production, and safety procedures.Strong leadership and communication skills.Relevant certifications such as BOSIET, HUET, OGUK, or equivalent.Ability to work in a challenging offshore environment and handle emergency situations.Valid offshore certifications and licenses as per industry standards.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marine Science, or related field.Experience with offshore projects in oil and gas, renewables, or maritime industries.Familiarity with safety management systems and regulatory compliance.Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring safe and successful offshore operations!Job Type: Full-time

Barge Operation Manager (OIM)

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)

<div>
 
 Job Title: Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
 
 
 
 
 About The Company
 
 
 
 This organization is a global leader in the LNG industry, committed to nurturing and empowering its most valuable resource-its people. It offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong emphasis on safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence, the company ensures that employees are well-supported and motivated to achieve their best. Join a team dedicated to delivering cleaner energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world.
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
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 Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary organization responsible for safe, reliable, environmentally sound, and economically optimized offshore operations.
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 Oversee planning and coordination of field activities (drilling, projects, shutdowns, well work, integrity inspections) to develop integrated work plans that optimize resource usage, minimize downtime, and align with corporate objectives to maximize shareholder value.
 
 
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 Job Context &amp; Major Challenges
 
 
 
 This leadership role significantly impacts offshore asset performance, risk management, and facility reliability, ensuring sustained delivery of gas to onshore facilities.
 
 
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 Responsible for managing all offshore production and maintenance activities, including well operations, logistics, shutdowns, brownfield interfaces, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) with drilling and completions.
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 Oversees complex, geographically dispersed offshore facilities, including living quarters and more than 10 remote wellhead platforms with over 100 wells, supporting large-scale gas feedstock delivery and multiple pipeline projects.
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 Manages operations, maintenance, accommodation services, logistics, shutdowns, and project execution, including SIMOPS involving brownfield scopes.
 
 
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 Key Challenges Include
 
 
 
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 Ensuring offshore safety performance aligns with corporate objectives.
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 Balancing long-term facility availability, reliability, and integrity with production targets.
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 Identifying cost-effective improvement opportunities.
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 Operating in a challenging offshore environment with limited infield support.
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 Managing SIMOPS with drilling and significant brownfield activities.
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 Adapting quickly to changing operational requirements.
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 Making critical decisions during emergencies, including potential platform abandonment.
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 Executing shutdowns with limited internal resources.
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 Leading a diverse, multicultural team during offshore rotations, including 200+ contracted personnel.
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 Managing competing demands within budget constraints.
 
 
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 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Lead the offshore asset team to deliver corporate goals and shareholder expectations.
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 Approve and manage operational risks across wells and pipelines, ensuring risks are reduced to ALARP.
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 Act as Level 1 Incident Commander during emergencies and support Level 2 Emergency Response Team.
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 Foster a productive offshore living and working environment during rotational periods.
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 Oversee recruitment, training, competency assurance, and succession planning.
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 Demonstrate visible leadership in safety, quality, environmental, and integrity matters.
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 Ensure operational input and support for offshore project development and brownfield execution.
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 Authorize and lead shutdowns, maintenance strategies, and integrity programs.
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 Manage development and execution of annual operating and capital budgets.
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 Align offshore operations with onshore demand to deliver on-spec gas volumes.
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 Drive performance benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives.
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 Integrate cross-functional support to identify synergies and maximize value.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
 
 
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 Experience &amp; Certifications
 
 
 
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 Minimum 12 years in oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
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 At least 5 years in an Offshore Installation Manager role.
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 Strong operational background.
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 Independently managed OIM responsibilities for 5+ years.
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 OPITO certified.
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 Start-up and commissioning experience is a plus.
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QatarEnergy LNG

<div>
 Job description:
 
 
 
 About QatarEnergy LNG
 
 
 QatarEnergy LNG is committed to nurturing and empowering its most valuable resource: its people. As a global leader in the LNG industry, QatarEnergy LNG offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong emphasis on safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence, QatarEnergy LNG ensures that employees are well-supported and motivated to achieve their best. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering cleaner energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world.
 
 Job Purpose
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 Provide leadership to a multidiscipline organisation accountable towards achieving the safe, reliable, environmentally sound, and economically optimised offshore operations. Oversees the planning and monitoring of other activities in the field (drilling, projects, shutdowns, well work and integrity inspections) to develop integrated work plans that ensures optimised usage of resources, minimise volumetric downtime and&nbsp; &nbsp;of full alignment with overall corporate objectives and maximize shareholders&rsquo; value.
 
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 Job Context &amp; Major Challenge(s)
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 Key position through leadership and decision making has a significant impact on the both the offshore asset performance, risk management and the offshore facility performance in ensuring the sustained delivery of gas to the onshore inlet facilities.
 
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 The role leads and manages all QELNG&nbsp;Offshore Production &amp; Maintenance activities: including Well Operations, Logistics, Shutdowns, Brownfield interface including with Major Project tie-ins, simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) with Drilling &amp; Completions and Safety of Offshore Assets.&nbsp;
 
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 The role manages the full performance of complex, geographically spread offshore facilities, including living quarter complex with more than 10 geographically diverse remote wellhead platforms having more than 100 offshore wells to provide world-scale gas feedstock to LNG plants and Two gas pipeline projects to support QatarEnergy LNG's sales of LNG, NGL, Sales Gas, Helium, Sulphur, Condensate, and its refined products.
 
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 The job holder manages and controls offshore operations &amp; maintenance activities, accommodation services and logistics, planned and unplanned shutdowns, project expansion coordination and execution, including simultaneous operations involving complex brown field project scope.
 
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 Job Context &amp; Major Challenge(s) - II
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 Major challenges of this role are (1) Ensure the Offshore facility Safety Performance is aligned with Company&rsquo;s Objectives (2) Ensure long term optimal facility availability, reliability and integrity requirements are balanced against meeting production targets for onshore gas demand (3) incorporate improvement opportunities to positively influence offshore performance in a cost effective way (4) challenging offshore environment consisting of inter-field transfer by boat or helicopter and managing people at outlying wellheads with limitations of infield support vessel response time (5) Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) with drilling &amp; completion activities and significant brownfield activities associated with North Filed Sustainability Projects (NFPS) (6) changing operational requirements with adjustments that require amending&nbsp; formal plans quickly and accurately (7) deciding actions to be taken in an emergency with potential for escalating circumstances to the point of platform abandonment (8) manage shutdown turnaround with limited in-house resources including manpower planning, material identification and work execution (9) manage a rotational diverse multi-cultural and&nbsp; multi-national team within a work and social environment during offshore rotational period including +200 contracted employees (10) manage dynamic and competing demands to ensure performance is within the annual budget.
 
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 Key Job Accountabilities
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 Direct &amp; provide overall leadership to the asset team to deliver QELNG&rsquo;s corporate goals and shareholder expectations related to all aspects of offshore assets performance.
 
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 Approve and manage all offshore operational risks, including wells and pipelines to lower the risk to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). Manage any offshore emergency as level 1 Incident Commander and provide input to operations level-2 Emergency Response Team, by providing leadership during any facility emergencies.
 
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 Create and motivate a harmonious offshore environment, where personnel share living accommodations for up to 28 days (or other alternate shift schedule) to ensure a conducive productive workforce whilst maintaining workforce morale. Oversee recruitment, training &amp; development, competency assurance, motivation &amp; succession planning, whilst ensuring the Asset is staffed with competent personnel to meet the current and future organizational demands.
 
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 Demonstrate visible leadership in Safety, Quality, Environment, and Integrity issues in accordance with QatarEnergy LNG&nbsp;Managements System processes and ensure adherence to all processes and standards by providing feedback and guidance to Heads of Operations &amp; Maintenance/Logistics/well &amp; Pipeline Operations when area for improvement is identified.
 
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 Ensure offshore operational input and support at all stages of Northfield offshore projects development and planning and ensure all brownfield execution is in alignment with OPCO expectations to ensure minimum volumetric downtime and exposure to existing facilities &amp; production.
 
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 Key Job Accountabilities - II
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 Lead and authorize shutdown turnaround with in-house resources including planning, material identification, and work execution.&nbsp; This includes ensuring all facility maintenance strategies, including facility shutdowns and start-ups, pigging, subsea inspections are executed effectively with due consideration to safety and environmental issues. Accountable to implement &amp; execute all integrity and maintenance programs associated with QELNG&nbsp;offshore wells.
 
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 Authorize &amp; manage for all aspects of development of the asset annual operating and capital work plan and budget (WP&amp;B) and subsequent stewardship of performance against the approved plan, with focus on cost optimization opportunities.
 
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 Work closely with Subsurface and other stakeholders through Upstream Gas Production Process to ensure and best align Offshore operations activities with onshore demand and to deliver on-spec and on-time gas volumes within specifications as required by Onshore facilities.
 
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 Implement necessary actions/initiatives to achieve pacesetter performance through directing and validating the collection of data for benchmarking including maintenance performance so that activity is within defined limits.
 
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 Focal point and integrator who directs cross assets support between multiple functions including engineering and Subsurface to capture synergies which drives the identification of improvement opportunities that maximize shareholder value.
 
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 Qualifications
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in an Engineering discipline.
 
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 Knowledge and/or Experience
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 12 years&rsquo; experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry; with 5 years&rsquo; experience in offshore operations of which 3 years in leadership positions.
 
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 Profile description:
 
 
 Qualifications
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in an Engineering discipline.
 
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 Knowledge and/or Experience
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 12 years&rsquo; experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry; with 5 years&rsquo; experience in offshore operations of which 3 years in leadership positions.
 
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QatarEnergy

<div>Primary Purpose of the Job:

To operate the Offshore Production field in a safe and efficient manner ensuring all the activities are conducted with due regard to operational priorities, safety of the personnel and plant and environmental impact. The position having Managerial responsibilities over all personnel working on the facility irrespective of their departmental reporting relationships.
Required Experience and Skills:

Fifteen (15) years broad process / production background, with at least five (5) years as supervisory level in offshore oil and gas process operations. 
Good interpersonal relation and managerial skills to analyze and solve problems onsite within his capacity. Should be able to handle offshore emergencies as an on- site team leader 
HSE Requirements and competencies
Management of Major Emergencies.
Certified T-BOSIET, Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction &amp; Emergency Training.
Certified Coxswain to operate TEMPSC, Totally Enclosed Motored Propeller Survival Craft.
First aid training.
Accident and Incident Investigation.
Process Safety management {HazOp}.
Certified Permit to Work, PTW, Level 3.
H2S / BA training
Educational Qualifications:

B. Sc in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent.</div>

OFFSHORE INSTALLATION SUPERINTENDENT(MM)

Aesen Group

<div>To ensure that all operations are conducted in a professional and safe manner:<ul>
<li>Review passage plan and weather reports and advise vessels</li>
<li>Review cargo loading, vessel stability, vessel stress, cargo securing and cargo discharge plan</li>
<li>Ensure vessel always provided with fuel and freshwater</li>
<li>Ensure that vessels&rsquo; navigational standards, communication, cargo handling, anchoring, mooring, and DP systems are always maintained ready for operation</li>
<li>Review vessel agent, selection, and performance in conjunction with Crewing, SCM, and technical department</li>
<li>Review fuel consumption in conjunction with the technical department</li>
<li>Track budget of vessels handled</li>
<li>Maintain all vessel documents in respective folders as per IMS requirement</li>
<li>Review DPR and Month End documents from vessels handled</li>
<li>Ensure that all managed vessels are properly manned by fit-for-purpose officers and crew with the right certificates, experience, and track records with assistance from crewing team</li>
<li>Ensure that all managed vessels possess the appropriate flag, personnel, and class certificates to comply with regulatory and client requirements &ndash; this includes all permits, clearances and licences required in the region/ field/ operation</li>
<li>Ensure that all managed vessels are OVID compliant; regular inspections done, audited and actions closed out within the agreed time</li>
<li>Development, mentoring and coaching of Officers, Crew and Onshore staff</li>
<li>Conduct pre hire interview for Masters and crew, regular appraisals</li>
<li>Briefing and Debriefing of the Master, Officer and crew</li>
<li>Conduct pre hire interviews for shore team as required</li>
<li>Review and continuously improve operational procedures and processes</li>
<li>Monitor defects list in Poseidon and arrange timely close out</li>
<li>Post incident, investigation, implement corrective and preventive actions for operations</li>
<li>Monitor and complete OVID, OVPQ for all vessels as requested by Ops. Manager</li>
<li>Any other requirements which shall require his professional knowledge</li>
</ul>To ensure that our customers&rsquo; needs and requirements are understood and fulfilled:<ul>
<li>Post CPA charter commencement: to be the AESEN focal point for our customers&rsquo; representatives; to ensure that all clauses of the charter party are understood and complied with and appropriately reported to the clients</li>
<li>Meet and engage with customers representatives at regular intervals</li>
<li>Obtain feedback and communicate the same within the Group and drive compliance</li>
<li>Attend customers&rsquo; safety and other meetings as and when required</li>
<li>Obtain information on customers&rsquo; future needs and plans</li>
<li>Replace master or Ch. Off in case of emergency
</li></ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Master COC unlimited</li>
<li>Aramco approval as port captain preferred</li>
<li>Holding a valid KSA driving license</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of the Middle East, West Africa, India and other operating theaters</li>
<li>Strong Knowledge in all Offshore activities</li>
<li>Detailed understanding of applicable rules and regulations, conventions, and law applicable to the industry, area of operations and vessels</li>
<li>Good organization skills and attention to details</li>
<li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul></div>

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