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LEAD OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

NMDC Careers
UAE
Full-time
Senior · 10+ years experience
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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 cost

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 equipmen

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