Introduction

  • The purpose of the Marine Specialist is to serve as primary focal person for Company’s Vessel Management Team (VMT) on all marine related matters.
  • Interfaces with Contractor’s office-based and site-based Marine Teams.
  • Serve as Company Site Rep on board Jack-Up barges and construction vessels for move-in/move-out and mooring at BF and GF facilities to support on-vessel marine safety, quality, and incident response and provide marine technical support to COMPANY Vessel Teams.
  • Working in a challenging offshore environment
  • Assist with problem solving utilizing prior experience
  • Manage marine incident response
  • Manage a multi-cultural team in an offshore environment
  • Main focal point on marine matters onboard Contractor’s Vessel

What are you going to do

  • Works independently within established marine procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these deliverables.
  • Monitors Contractor’s marine performance and ensure specifications / approved procedures are followed.
  • Undertakes complex marine tasks and acts as Person in Charge for project construction & installation teams and coordinates with internal customers e.g., Marine, Operations on all marine matters.
  • Assists Project Management with planning, procedure review and technical support of marine execution matters.
  • Ensures that any issues evaluated during HAZID / HIRA processes, or that are raised during safety meetings, are closed prior to the start of work.
  • Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost-effective service.
  • Works effectively within established procedures or creates and endorses new marine procedures as necessary to further develop the Project Management philosophy.
  • Acts as Company Site Representative or Marine Specialist as directed by Management onboard Jack-Up Barges, construction barges / vessels (heavy lift, pipelay, workboats) and transportation vessels to supervise movement and mooring of these marine vessels during field execution. Performs marine inspection prior to mobilization.
  • Attends vessel safety meetings and toolbox talks to ensure there is a clear understanding of the marine activities that are to be performed.
  • Relays all relevant Safety Alerts with the Contractor and the Vessel Management Team.
  • Conducts marine equipment audits ensuring all relevant certification and audits are up to date and that any close-out actions from audits have been carried out.
  • Reviews Contractors personnel certifications and qualifications.
  • Participates in daily walk-through observations of operational areas onboard the marine vessels, to check on progress, safety, and housekeeping.
  • Keeps a detailed diary covering Project marine activities offshore with reference to any specific messages, e-mails, or telephone conversations.
  • Supervises the Contractor's closeout reporting. Develops ‘lessons learned’ relating to marine matters upon Project completion.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Master Mariner’s license in compliance with STCW II/2
  • 10 years minimum experience as Master Mariner
  • 3 years minimum offshore marine supervisory experience on Construction Vessels and Jackup Barges
  • Demonstrate extensive experience on marine vessels and movements/mooring of Jackup Barges and anchored barges
  • Demonstrate basic training or knowledge in
    • Marine Inspection
    • Lifting and Rigging
    • IMCA Requirements for DP vessel operations
    • STCW Requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Strong technical and problem solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good coordination, influencing and interface skills.

What we offer

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 10 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 2027, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar Onshore & Offshore

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