Lead Project Marine (Master Mariner) in Doha: Profession with future

Qatar, Doha, .

Fulltime: 54 hrs a week

Experience: 5 years

Closing: October 13, 2024

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Introduction

The main purpose of the role is to ensure all Marine activity carried out by and on behalf of the companies Major Projects Department are in line with international codes, classification society, flag state, local regulations, and company procedures.
The second main purpose is to support and guide Major Projects Contractors in the process of mobilizing watercrafts, in compliance with Contractual agreements, during the preparation phase, and monitor closely the maintenance conditions of each vessel working in the field with greater attention to critical phases such as pipelay, heavy lift, jacket towing, diving nearby assets and the like.
Enforce charter to take necessary corrective actions ahead of critical activities.
The job holder shall ensure the application of a robust marine crew, watercraft & contractor vetting, approval and monitoring program to reduce the company’s exposure to major marine risk during its operational activity.
Accountable to the watercraft contract owner (Head, Marine) the job holder shall ensure all watercraft chartered by COMPANY in support of Major Projects activity are subject to effective contract management in line with company processes and standards.
The role is accountable to the Head, Projects Offshore Operations, with a reporting line to the Head, Marine Logistics.

What are you going to do

HSE
- Install an Incident Free environment through establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture.
- Ensure all activities carried out under the supervision of the role comply with the companies HSE policy.
- Propose, implement, and monitor strategies and technology to support the companies GHG reduction targets.
- Lead Marine Incident Investigations and reporting processes, ensuing identification of root causes and capturing of lessons learned.
Financial
- Support the Head, Marine Logistics and Head, Project Offshore Operations in budget management and forecasting to maintain expenditure within approved business plans.
- Install a cost focus culture to ensure sustainable value is delivered.
- Promote the improvement of cost efficiency within the area of responsibility.
Operations
- Implement, document and monitor a robust marine vetting, assurance and approval program, ensuring all watercraft and crew mobilized in support of Major Projects activity meet and maintain full compliance with international codes, classification society, flag state, local regulations, and company procedures.
- Ensure CMS rules, standards, policies, and guidelines covering marine crew and watercraft are in place, applied and monitored in accordance with international regulations and standards, classification society, flag state, local regulations, and company procedures.
- Through effective contract management, ensure vessels chartered by COMPANY and their respective operators are in full compliance with procedural and contractual requirements.
- For any other watercrafts subcontracted by MP Contractors, ensure the same full compliance through close coordination with respective Package/Project team within MP.
- Review and comment technical documents submitted by MP Contractors and respond to relevant technical queries when required.
- Challenge any technical deviations against company standards and liaise closely with the companies Marine TRP for their approval.
- Facilitate resolution orientated communication and lead the engagement among critical stakeholders to identify and implement solutions in a timely manner.
- Ensure the duet is supported in all marine call for tenders for Major Projects, supporting the creation of technical requirements and technical evaluations.
- Support operational changes, delivering solution to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Monitor MP marine activities and assess potential clashes between MP CTRs or with other entities; Advise MP management and Package/Project Manager to minimize downtime by proposing alternative solutions and/or mitigations.
- Develop and present KPI’s covering watercraft and contractor performance against contractual requirements.
- Ensure the Head, Marine Logistics and Head, Project Offshore Operations are provided with weekly highlights, concerns and lookaheads.
- Ensure project teams & key stakeholders are supported with knowledge of operational standards, safety protocols and best practices in support of their marine operations.

Essential skills and knowledge

Master Mariner with DP experience is a must
Experience as Chief Engineer, Marine Warranty Surveyor, Merchant Naval Officer / Engineer, or Degree Equivalent will be considered
12 years of marine & offshore installation experience in offshore vessels
5 years in O&G Projects (as Contractor and/or Client)
IMCA DP Company Authority with demonstrable knowledge of DP systems, operations, trials and standards is desirable.
Broad and extensive knowledge of marine operations in support of offshore oil and gas field development activity
Highly knowledgeable in international maritime regulations, standards, and codes
Experienced in delivering and monitoring marine assurance and competency processes.
Capable of overseeing and supporting multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy against defined deadlines
Excellent verbal and written English skills
Strong technical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, coordination, planning and interface skills
High level of proactivity, negotiating and influential skills
Proficient in MS Office suite of software programs

What we offer

Salary:

Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance

Work Schedule:

9 Hours / 6 Days

Duration:
- 30-Sept-2026 with possible extension
Location:
- Qatar

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