Island Manager-Offshore
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Penspen is urgently looking for Island Manager for one of our Offshore PMC projects in UAE. Job Purpose To lead and manage all offshore island project activities, ensuring safe, timely, and cost‑effective execution of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start‑up phases.
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Overview
Penspen is urgently looking for
Island Manager
for one of our Offshore PMC projects in UAE.
Job Purpose
To lead and manage all offshore island project activities, ensuring safe, timely, and cost‑effective execution of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start‑up phases.
The role requires a profile similar to a
Site Construction Manager
, combined with strong
project site execution and interface leadership
capabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders on the Island, including EPC Contractors, Drilling, Logistics, IPMT Projects, and support teams.
- Serve as the Incident Commander, managing integrated ERP systems among EPC Contractors to ensure emergency preparedness, equipment readiness, and personnel training.
- Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the Island Temporary Accommodation Camp and associated utilities (RO, STP, DEG, HVAC, Chillers, FW System) and other projects in the TSF Areas.
- Ensure welfare compliance for all personnel on the Island through audits and welfare meetings.
- Manage space allocation changes for EPC Contractors, Drilling, Logistics, and Projects on the existing Island plot plan.
- Ensure safe vehicle movement and transportation by managing traffic and safe passage on the Island. Oversee marine logistics, site access, and transportation arrangements.
- Coordinate with medical personnel for any medical emergencies.
- Ensure compliance with HSE programs and waste management systems across the Island.
- Oversee harbour management and materials handling, ensuring safe implementation of marine and aviation operations
- Provide leadership and strategic oversight for all departments and project package teams via SIMOPS.
- Lead planning and resource optimization for manpower, equipment, and materials on the Island.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Conduct daily coordination meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the island team and headquarters/projects leadership.
- Establish clear communication protocols across all departments and project package teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 20+ years in Island management in offshore Oil & Gas.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Proven experience working on projects with ADNOC or similar major operators in the Middle East
- Strong background in island/offshore operations, facility management, and logistics coordination.
- Experience in EPC/PMC projects, including construction, commissioning, and maintenance support.
- Hands-on experience in marine logistics, material management, and personnel mobilization.
- Proven track record in PMC or client-side roles, especially within ADNOC or similar environments
- Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in the similar role would be an added advantage.
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