Barge Superintendent Expat

SET Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas consulting firm is seeking an experienced Barge Superintendent for an offshore position in Abu Dhabi. This role demands overseeing barge operations for major construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of offshore experience, technical qualifications, and strong leadership skills. You will be responsible for monitoring operations, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and maintaining compliance with HSE standards. This is a challenging opportunity in an offshore environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in offshore construction barges within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Expertise in lifting and rigging, marine systems, and HSE standards.
• Ability to manage complex projects under challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee barge operations following approved procedures.
• Represent offshore liaising with clients and project teams.
• Ensure barge readiness for mobilization/demobilization.
• Monitor crane operations and maintenance.
• Plan construction activities for optimal productivity.
• Conduct safety meetings and risk assessments.
• Manage catering and personnel scheduling.
• Prepare operational progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication in English

Knowledge of offshore operations

Safety standards adherence

Education

Secondary School Certificate with technical qualification

Job description

Job Title: Barge Superintendent Expat

Location: Abu Dhabi (Expat Assignment)

Contract Type: Full-time Offshore

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Barge Superintendent to lead and manage offshore barge operations for major oil & gas construction projects. This role involves overall supervision, administration, and coordination of barge activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all barge operations in line with approved procedures and specifications.
• Act as the primary representative offshore, liaising with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Ensure readiness of the barge for mobilization / demobilization and compliance with marine requirements.
• Monitor anchor patterns, crane operations, marine spread coordination, and equipment maintenance.
• Plan and schedule construction activities with Barge Foremen and Field Engineers for optimal productivity.
• Implement HSE standards, conduct safety meetings, drills, and risk assessments.
• Manage warehousing, catering, personnel scheduling, and general administration onboard.
• Prepare reports on progress, incidents, and operational issues for management and client review.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary School Certificate with technical qualification or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in offshore construction barges (Jack‑Up and Floating) within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of offshore operations, lifting and rigging, marine systems, and HSE standards.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage complex projects and motivate teams under challenging conditions.

Competencies

• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Strong negotiation and report‑writing skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive approach to safety and operational efficiency.

Work Environment

• Offshore‑based role with exposure to confined spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions.