Job Title: Offshore Installation Manager

Role Overview

Offshore Installation Manager with KBR, based initially at the Client's Office or Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with potential relocation to offshore site as required.

Company Overview

KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services to governments and companies worldwide. 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

The Offshore Installation Manager will provide overall leadership and management of offshore installation and construction activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved project requirements, HSE standards and applicable regulations. The OIM will act as the senior offshore focal point for coordinating personnel, contractors and offshore activities, with particular emphasis on safe execution, emergency preparedness and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

Offshore Operations & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day offshore installation, construction and associated marine activities.
• Coordinate offshore execution activities related to platforms, structures, pipelines, subsea facilities and associated offshore facilities, as applicable to the project.
• Coordinate SIMOPS and interfaces between construction, hook-up, commissioning, marine and operations teams.
• Monitor daily offshore progress and identify constraints that may impact safety, quality or schedule.
• Maintain effective communication with offshore personnel, contractors and shore-based support teams.

Safety, HSE & Compliance

• Ensure offshore activities are performed safely and in compliance with project HSE requirements, approved procedures and applicable regulations.
• Ensure appropriate control of permits, isolations and worksite activities in accordance with the project's approved systems and procedures.
• Promote strong HSE leadership, conduct safety engagements and ensure corrective actions from incidents or observations are implemented.
• Lead offshore emergency response and ensure personnel understand applicable emergency procedures and responsibilities.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership to offshore construction teams, subcontractors and vessel and platform personnel.
• Manage multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in an offshore environment.

Planning, Review & Approval

• Review offshore installation methodologies, procedures, work packs, lifting plans and execution schedules.
• Participate in project planning and execution reviews and ensure offshore activities support overall project objectives.

Equipment & Systems

• Ensure offshore equipment and systems are appropriately inspected and maintained to support safe operations.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with onshore project management, engineering, construction, marine and logistics teams.
• Provide daily and weekly offshore construction and installation progress reporting to project management.
• Ensure lessons learned, risks and execution constraints are communicated promptly to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in offshore oil and gas construction and installation projects.
• Strong experience in a senior offshore leadership position such as Offshore Installation Manager, Offshore Construction Manager or equivalent.
• Previous experience on large offshore EPC/EPCI projects is highly desirable.
• ADNOC/ADNOC Offshore project experience would be highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction, installation, hook-up, commissioning, marine operations and SIMOPS.
• Familiarity with offshore HSE management, emergency response and applicable maritime and offshore requirements.
• Appropriate offshore survival, medical, HSE and competency certifications applicable to the assignment should be valid.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in an offshore environment.

Additional Information

• This role is in support of a major offshore project.
• The position is initially based at either the Client's Office or the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with potential relocation to offshore site as required.