Marine Operations Manager (Senior Engineer)

Job description

The role is with a leading offshore marine and construction company delivering complex oil & gas projects across the Middle East. Responsibilities include leading marine operations for offshore EPC, construction and brownfield maintenance projects; planning and coordinating offshore pipeline installation, repair, hydrotesting, commissioning and maintenance; managing dredging and marine construction activities; overseeing offshore platform installation, modification, maintenance and decommissioning; coordinating heavy‑lift operations with crane barges, derrick barges and specialized vessels; supporting subsea cable laying, retrieval and repair; managing marine spreads comprising AHTS, PSV, crane vessels, barges and support vessels; coordinating diving and subsea intervention activities; developing Marine Execution Plans, methodologies, risk assessments and operational procedures; leading contractor and subcontractor coordination to ensure safe, efficient offshore execution.

Requirements

• 8–15+ years of experience in marine operations and offshore oil & gas projects
• proven experience in offshore construction, pipelay, subsea, dredging and heavy‑lift operations
• strong knowledge of marine logistics, vessel management and offshore construction methodologies
• experience managing complex marine spreads and offshore construction vessels
• previous exposure to offshore drilling, production, pipeline and subsea projects
• strong leadership, crisis management and contractor management capabilities
• ability to develop marine execution plans, methodologies and risk assessments
• proficiency in marine‑related software and logistics tracking systems
• STCW certification required
• DP certification/awareness
• BOSIET & HUET
• ISM/ISPS knowledge
• Master Mariner or Chief Engineer certificate advantageous
• PMP/NEBOSH preferred.

Skills