Marine Lead

Working Schedule

Work hours per day: 12 hours/day

Work days per week: 7 days/week

Work days per month: 28 days/month

Leave Rotation: 28 days on/28 days off

Work Location: Qatar Offshore

Estimated Start Date: June 2026

Contract Term: 36 months (with possibility of extension)

Job Purpose

All project marine units safety and quality assurance activities are stewarded and executed by the Marine Lead, who will also function as a Project Marine Coordinator throughout the Marine Execution phase of the project.

Guide and support project teams with extensive knowledge of protocols and best practices in the maritime industry. Review and analyze technical marine operational challenges, develop, recommend, and implement effective solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.

Job Context and Major Challenges

• Act as marine SME for vessel/marine unit selection, including Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE) and inspections/assurance processes.
• Manage key interfaces with OPCO Marine and Project Management Teams.
• Ensure that project procedures related to the marine scope are executed in compliance with the latest revision of the Marine Operations Procedure and project marine specifications.
• Establish effective communication and strategic connection among critical project stakeholders to identify and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Facilitate and support resolution-oriented communication among marine stakeholders including vessels owners, contractors and third parties.
• Act as project focal point and custodian of all marine assurance activities for all floating, marine assets engaged on the project.
• Reinforce marine assurance and compliance for all marine units in accordance with international regulations and standards, classification society, flag state, local regulations, and company procedures (Marine Operations Procedure/MOP).
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety leadership supported by extensive knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in the maritime industry.
• Manage changing priorities and deadlines that frequently result from contractor planning or schedule changes.
• Provide focus and support to emergent or unplanned situations such as breakdowns and incidents that demand immediate priority without compromising ongoing activity.
• Act as a shared resource between projects depending on project needs, as required and addressed by the Technical Department (Marine).

Key Job Accountabilities

Mobilization Phase

1. Ensure that the Vessel Suitability Survey is carried out diligently by the 3rd Party Marine Inspector (MWS) on time, and verify that findings are closed out promptly and effectively as per requirements. Manage and coordinate with OPCO Marine on senior officers approval who are engaged on major projects. Conduct periodic competency assessment of the senior officers and provide feedback to OPCO Marine in accordance with the MOP.
2. Ensure that all marine units have valid OVID inspection reports and findings are addressed effectively by the owners. Responsible for the stewardship of the Marine Operation Safety Induction (MOSI) for all project personnel, crew and passengers prior to departing port/offshore.
3. As Marine Lead functioning as Project Marine Coordinator, review and vet all applicable Marine Unit Acceptance (MUA) documents received from the EPC Contractor for their dedicated project prior to submission to OPCO Marine. Steward and actively direct safety campaigns and programs including, but not limited to, lessons learned campaigns, stop card programs, lifesaving rules and heat stress prevention management.
4. Review and provide SME input on marine related procedures and attend and contribute to related Risk Screening and Formal Risk Assessments.

Execution Phase

1. Monitor Marine Unit Acceptance (MUA) certificate validity and ensure that the inspection regime is followed as per Marine Operations Procedure. Manage and update the MUA dossier for ongoing renewals. Ensure that the Marine Guidelines (Project Marine Unit) and Marine Operations Procedures are reviewed and fully understood by all officers.
2. Manage the periodical inspection process, as defined in the MOP (housekeeping and industrial hygiene, safety walks, safety and quality inspections). Ensure inspections are conducted on all marine units working on projects to maintain consistent compliance with relevant maritime conventions, contractual requirements, and industry standards.
3. Act as focal point for the marine unit defect and breakdown management process. Ensure reports are reviewed and provided to OPCO Marine on a prompt basis, and manage closeout between the EPC, marine unit or vessel owner and OPCO Marine. Issue Marine Violation Notes and notify OPCO Marine for any MOP violations onboard and inconsistent performance of the marine unit.
4. Support and participate in vessel accident and incident investigations related to marine units and maintain marine compliance with incident reporting and investigation requirements. Provide regular input to the Marine Incidents Review process, capturing critical knowledge and lessons learned from marine events experienced on the project, and participate in sharing this information at the bi-monthly accident and incident review meeting.
5. Actively contribute to the weekly marine progress meeting with MPCMF. Report on project marine KPIs and marine unit performance standards. Responsible for the management of the MP Marine Compliance Matrix, including marine barriers and KPIs.

De-Mobilization Phase

1. Act as focal point through the marine unit demobilization and transfer process and initiate the Marine Unit Acceptance (MUA) close-out. Conduct performance review of each marine unit upon completion of the charter and provide a report to the company, sharing feedback with OPCO Marine and MPCMF.

Person Specification - Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sciences, marine disciplines, or engineering, or diploma in marine or nautical disciplines, and STCW II/2, STCW III/2 certification.

Knowledge and Experience

• 8 years seagoing experience as a shipboard engineer or sea officer, including 1 year as Chief Engineer or Master.
• Experience in handling and managing offshore marine units operating in the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry bodies, national and international maritime and shipping regulations.
• Strong technical and operational marine knowledge.
• Knowledgeable in international maritime regulations, codes and standards.
• Broad knowledge of critical marine operations including offshore installation, construction vessels and barges, heavy lifts, transportation, pipe and cable lay, jack-up accommodation barges, and dive support vessels.
• Experience within the Middle East region is advantageous.
• Previous Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) and marine consultancy experience is advantageous (preferably OVID accreditation).

Technical and Business Skills

• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, coordination, planning and interface skills.
• Good proactivity, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs.