London, England, United KingdomPosted 9 days agoFull-time
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Job Overview:
The Manager Marine Operations is responsible for interpreting internal or
external business issues and recommending best practices. The Manager Marine
Operations may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is
regarded as a specialist in Marine Operations and/or Marine Project Execution.
As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Marine Operations as well as broad
knowledge of the Marine construction operations. The Manager Marine Operations
provides technical and engineering support to an offshore construction project
or tender. The Manager Marine Operations will generally be involved in all
stages of a project life cycle from providing technical support to an early
engagement commercial pursuit on through to project execution and final close
out. The role is an office based position, however periodic on site field
support (construction sites and offshore locations) may be required to ensure
the work scope is properly executed. The Manager Marine Operations will lead
and supervise engineers with less experience and share their conceptual and
practical expertise in the support of planning and executing offshore
construction projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Provide oversight and lead support of the marine aspect of a commercial
pursuit including providing input to marine execution strategy, coordination
of tender input, ensuring collaborative inputs from all requisite internal
stakeholders and subject matter experts, and support in executing the overall
commercial strategy for a tender.
• Provides key input into development of commercial strategies including the
selection of marine assets, identification of strengths and weaknesses, and
assessment of competition and related analysis
• Lead and supervise the delivery of project execution plans and marine
execution strategies.
• Lead and supervise a team of marine operations engineers to ensure the
effective and timely execution of marine operations project deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, ensuring compliance
with industry standards and best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of
engineering activities with procurement, construction, and installation
phases
• Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, address any
technical issues, and ensure quality control
• Develop innovative engineering solutions that align with project
specifications, client requirements, and regulatory standards
• Oversee the development of detailed marine execution methodologies including
all consideration for cost optimization, ensuring the feasibility,
efficiency, and safety
• Conduct thorough technical reviews and provide recommendations to enhance
project performance and mitigate risks
• Implement industry-leading practices and emerging trends to continuously
improve processes and methodologies
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, often serving as a
primary marine operations technical point of contact throughout the project
lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific requirements,
providing technical expertise and solutions to address their needs
• Proactively identify potential challenges or opportunities and communicate
them to the project team, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Strive to exceed client expectations by delivering superior quality,
technical excellence, and outstanding customer service
• Deliver technical presentations, participate in client meetings, and
effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical
stakeholders
• Oversee the development of marine execution schedules to the responsible
planner including the duration of work using historical norms for similar
jobs where applicable
• Provide support to projects and tenders with the development and
quantification of costs for offshore work. This may include vessel
preparatory activities, port clearances, third party subcontractor or
vessels, and project tools, equipment, or consumables.
• Lead the development (or supervise and review development by others)
Installation Procedure(s) by the Level II Procedure and with due regard for
safety.
• Lead coordination with various interfaces including Vessel Managers, Vessel
Operations Managers, Subject Matter Experts, and others as necessary to
ensure that necessary equipment, processes, and personnel are available and
ready for the project
• Demonstrate active QHSES leadership though regular engagement / alignment
with Quality and Safety functions as well as active field engagement and
leadership.
• Support the Project Manager/Director with the development of commercial
claims and variance orders. Provide active identification of changes and
demonstrate leadership in the development and management of the same.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications and Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; (mechanical, civil,
subsea, ocean, petroleum, energy, or chemical preferred) or a related field
* 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry with Major Contractors or
consultant
• A minimum of 15 years of Marine Operations and/or marine project execution
experience
• Previous experience with broad in-depth knowledge of marine project execution
practices and engineering processes including detailed knowledge of offshore
operations practices.
• Previous in-depth experience including both execution experience and leading
operations involving multiple offshore construction methods which could
include some of the following: offshore pipelay, structure installation,
floating facility installation, flex lay, subsea hardware installation,
pre-commissioning, and/or decommissioning operations
• Proficiency in using project planning software including Microsoft suite of
applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and/ Project)
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles, technical drawings,
and specifications
• In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards within the EPCI industry
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team
towards project objectives
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for
detail and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build
strong relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines in a
fast-paced environment
• Significant experience with cost and risk management and actively seeks to
achieve added value.
• Previous experience leading and developing teams
Other Job Titles with Common Roles and Responsibilities:
• With different terminology used in different global markets, the following
titles are acceptable for use in job postings and general use on business
cards, e-mail signatures, etc.
• Senior Principal Project Engineer
• Senior Principal Field Engineer
• Installation Manager (Marine)
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