Barge / Logistics Coordinator

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Barge / Logistics Coordinator to manage offshore marine and logistics activities, ensuring safe and efficient movement of personnel, materials and equipment between shore bases, barges, vessels and offshore facilities.

The role requires coordinating barge movements, vessel schedules, and offshore logistics in accordance with project plans, marine procedures, HSE standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Communications or related field with offshore logistics experience.
• 10+ years in offshore oil & gas logistics; GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day offshore logistics activities including barges, vessels and crew boats.
• Plan and schedule barge and vessel movements, mobilization and offshore transportation.
• Coordinate transport of personnel, materials, equipment and supplies to offshore locations.
• Maintain daily/weekly movement schedules with offshore construction and marine teams.
• Collaborate with Offshore Construction Managers, Marine Coordinators and client reps.
• Monitor crew changes, POB, accommodation and offshore transfer requirements.

Skills

Offshore logistics

Vessel coordination

Barge scheduling

HSE compliance

Marine operations

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Maritime

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Barge / Logistics Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring offshore marine and logistics activities to ensure safe and efficient movement of personnel, materials, equipment, and supplies between shore bases, barges, vessels, and offshore facilities. The role coordinates barge movements, vessel schedules, material transfers, personnel movements, and offshore logistics requirements in accordance with project plans, marine procedures, HSE requirements, and client standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day offshore logistics activities involving accommodation/work barges, supply vessels, crew boats, tugs, and other marine vessels.
• Plan and coordinate barge and vessel movements, mobilization, demobilization, and offshore transportation activities.
• Coordinate transportation of personnel, project materials, equipment, tools, consumables, and other supplies to/from offshore locations.
• Prepare and maintain daily/weekly vessel and barge movement schedules in coordination with offshore construction and marine teams.
• Coordinate with Offshore Construction Managers, Marine Coordinators, Logistics teams, vessel masters, contractors, shore bases, and client representatives.
• Monitor personnel movement, POB (Personnel on Board), crew changes, accommodation availability, and offshore transfer requirements.
• Coordinate loading/unloading, back-loading, material manifests, cargo documentation, and movement of equipment between shore and offshore locations.
• Ensure offshore cargo is properly documented, packed, certified, labelled, and prepared for marine transportation.
• Coordinate marine spread requirements including barges, supply vessels, tugs, crew boats, and support vessels.
• Monitor vessel/barge availability and identify potential logistics conflicts or delays affecting offshore construction activities.
• Coordinate offshore material priorities based on construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance requirements.
• Maintain records of vessel movements, cargo movements, personnel transfers, marine activities, and logistics status.
• Support preparation of daily logistics reports, vessel utilization reports, look-ahead schedules, and offshore progress reports.
• Coordinate with HSE teams to ensure marine transportation, personnel transfer, lifting, loading/unloading, and offshore logistics activities comply with approved procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC/client requirements, marine regulations, project HSE procedures, and applicable offshore operating standards.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings and communicate logistics constraints, vessel availability, weather restrictions, and operational priorities.
• Support emergency logistics requirements and changes to offshore schedules as required by project operations.

Qualification & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Communications or related field from an accredited university/ Maritime Academy or equivalent with minimum ten (10+) years (8 years for UAE Nationals) of relevant experience in the offshore oil & gas and logistics fields.
• Significant logistics experience with Offshore Construction Contractors / Offshore operators, with strong knowledge in supply chain management, good knowledge with marine transportation. Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for major oil & gas/ marine construction projects including minimum three (3) years (preferred) in GCC region. Responsible and Accountable for assurance of the large inventory work scope.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.