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LEAD OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER


NMDC
2 hours ago
Posted date
2 hours ago
N/A
Minimum level
N/A
Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
Job Description

Start-Up Phase
  • Assist OCM in preparing offshore project deliverables and attending project kick-off and strategy meetings
  • Support development of offshore execution plans, construction schedules, and techno-commercial analyses, considering project milestones and barge availability

All Project Phases
  • Assist OCM in preparing construction aids (load register), marine spread requirements, pipe coating scope, and monitor fabrication/pipe coating progress
  • Review engineering documents, drawings, and analyses from a constructability perspective
  • Support preparation of detailed scopes, schedules, and interface/bridging documents for offshore subcontracted works (excluding diving and NDT), and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations
  • Act as focal point for subcontractor coordination when assigned, monitoring progress and performance
  • Support issuance of Purchase Requisitions for offshore materials not covered by engineering and follow up with procurement on ordering and delivery
  • Coordinate offshore scope activities with all internal departments
  • Attend methods and constructability meetings and review installation procedures, anchor patterns, and drawings
  • Assist in technical evaluation, expediting, receipt, and MRV approval of offshore materials
  • Provide input to weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings as required
  • Support studies for changes in offshore execution plans, including preparation of bridging documents, micro-schedules, and method statements
  • Liaise with third-party agencies and marine warranty surveyors on marine and construction matters
  • Attend weekly progress meetings with VPOO/OCM and highlight issues and risks
  • Ensure implementation of the project safety plan, company HSEMS, and quality standards
  • Capture lessons learned and best practices and participate in quality audits and closeout actions
  • Initiate offshore variation orders/claims, compile technical inputs, and support assignment of offshore durations
  • Assist in reviewing subcontractor invoices and provide clarifications to finance
  • Prepare and coordinate mobilization plans and support mobilization meetings with marine and field teams

Pre-Offshore Phase
  • Prepare the Risk Assessment Register, attend RA meetings, and circulate consolidated comments to the client and internal stakeholders
  • Prepare job cards for offshore hook-up works and develop detailed micro-schedules and manpower histograms for shutdown activities
  • Prepare JUB specifications for hired marine spread in line with CHOD requirements
  • Coordinate with OPE to ensure readiness and mobilization of all installation aids
  • Ensure timely pre-installation/load-out activities and availability of latest approved offshore documentation onboard.

Offshore Execution Phase
  • Assist in updating offshore schedules based on progress and resource availability and propose recovery measures for delays
  • Support coordination of subcontractor mobilization/demobilization and performance evaluation
  • Monitor daily offshore operations, attend daily meetings, and coordinate closely with clients, marine, and field teams
  • Conduct HSE audits and safety tours on offshore spreads
  • Interface with project and yard construction teams to maintain load-out dates and offshore continuity
  • Conduct joint walk-throughs on fabricated structures to avoid offshore carry-over
  • For hook-up scope, coordinate with E&I, commissioning, and project teams to ensure JUB efficiency and compliance with CHOD durations, reporting potential delays in advance

Close-Out Phase
  • Assist in preparation of offshore final documentation and project close-out reports
  • Review contract documents and drawings to identify constructability issues and variation requirements
  • Support Construction Managers in directing offshore activities, ensuring resource availability, safety compliance, and adherence to contract and ISO requirements
  • Assist in schedule adjustments to manage changes, delays, and contingencies while controlling costs


Responsibilities

Start-Up Phase
  • Assist OCM in preparing offshore project deliverables and attending project kick-off and strategy meetings
  • Support development of offshore execution plans, construction schedules, and techno-commercial analyses, considering project milestones and barge availability

All Project Phases
  • Assist OCM in preparing construction aids (load register), marine spread requirements, pipe coating scope, and monitor fabrication/pipe coating progress
  • Review engineering documents, drawings, and analyses from a constructability perspective
  • Support preparation of detailed scopes, schedules, and interface/bridging documents for offshore subcontracted works (excluding diving and NDT), and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations
  • Act as focal point for subcontractor coordination when assigned, monitoring progress and performance
  • Support issuance of Purchase Requisitions for offshore materials not covered by engineering and follow up with procurement on ordering and delivery
  • Coordinate offshore scope activities with all internal departments
  • Attend methods and constructability meetings and review installation procedures, anchor patterns, and drawings
  • Assist in technical evaluation, expediting, receipt, and MRV approval of offshore materials
  • Provide input to weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings as required
  • Support studies for changes in offshore execution plans, including preparation of bridging documents, micro-schedules, and method statements
  • Liaise with third-party agencies and marine warranty surveyors on marine and construction matters
  • Attend weekly progress meetings with VPOO/OCM and highlight issues and risks
  • Ensure implementation of the project safety plan, company HSEMS, and quality standards
  • Capture lessons learned and best practices and participate in quality audits and closeout actions
  • Initiate offshore variation orders/claims, compile technical inputs, and support assignment of offshore durations
  • Assist in reviewing subcontractor invoices and provide clarifications to finance
  • Prepare and coordinate mobilization plans and support mobilization meetings with marine and field teams

Pre-Offshore Phase
  • Prepare the Risk Assessment Register, attend RA meetings, and circulate consolidated comments to the client and internal stakeholders
  • Prepare job cards for offshore hook-up works and develop detailed micro-schedules and manpower histograms for shutdown activities
  • Prepare JUB specifications for hired marine spread in line with CHOD requirements
  • Coordinate with OPE to ensure readiness and mobilization of all installation aids
  • Ensure timely pre-installation/load-out activities and availability of latest approved offshore documentation onboard.

Offshore Execution Phase
  • Assist in updating offshore schedules based on progress and resource availability and propose recovery measures for delays
  • Support coordination of subcontractor mobilization/demobilization and performance evaluation
  • Monitor daily offshore operations, attend daily meetings, and coordinate closely with clients, marine, and field teams
  • Conduct HSE audits and safety tours on offshore spreads
  • Interface with project and yard construction teams to maintain load-out dates and offshore continuity
  • Conduct joint walk-throughs on fabricated structures to avoid offshore carry-over
  • For hook-up scope, coordinate with E&I, commissioning, and project teams to ensure JUB efficiency and compliance with CHOD durations, reporting potential delays in advance

Close-Out Phase
  • Assist in preparation of offshore final documentation and project close-out reports
  • Review contract documents and drawings to identify constructability issues and variation requirements
  • Support Construction Managers in directing offshore activities, ensuring resource availability, safety compliance, and adherence to contract and ISO requirements
  • Assist in schedule adjustments to manage changes, delays, and contingencies while controlling costs


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Civil, Naval), or equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in Offshore Construction in Oil & Gas Industry
  • Good commercial, financial and contractual awareness
  • Good negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills
  • Potential managerial skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Committed team player/ leader
  • Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment
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JOB SUMMARY
LEAD OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
NMDC
Al Dhafra
2 hours ago
N/A
Full-time

LEAD OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER