Construction Superintendent – Lifting Offshore 6 weeks on/ 3 weeks off

Role Overview

Construction Superintendent – Lifting Offshore. KBR Abu Dhabi. Position based initially in office, then moving to offshore site on 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation as per client requirement.

Company Overview

KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while achieving sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all offshore lifting operations, including crane and marine-related lifts, ensuring operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with offshore regulations and project requirements. Manage SIMOPS, weather-sensitive lifting activities, and interface coordination between offshore construction, marine, and HSE teams.

Key Responsibilities

Offshore Lifting & Crane Operations

• Plan, supervise, and control all offshore lifting operations, including routine, heavy, and critical lifts.
• Review, approve, and implement offshore lifting plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Ensure correct selection and utilization of offshore cranes, pedestal cranes, vessel cranes, and lifting accessories.
• Oversee lifting activities involving platforms, jackets, modules, subsea items, and equipment transfer.
• Coordinate lifts between offshore facilities and supply vessels, barges, and jack-up rigs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 17+ years of experience in Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum 5+ years of previous experience working in ADNOC projects.
• 10–15 years of construction experience, with 5+ years in offshore lifting supervision.
• Proven experience in offshore construction, platform, jacket, or marine lifting operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing heavy, complex, and weather-sensitive offshore lifts.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar position for mega oil and gas FEED/EPC projects (more than US$ 1 Billion).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.

Additional Information

• Contract type: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation.