Job Title: Hook-up & Brownfield Manager

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is seeking an experienced Hook-up & Brownfield Manager for an offshore project based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role leads planning, coordination and execution of hook-up and brownfield activities across engineering, construction, commissioning and operations.

The incumbent will oversee brownfield modifications, develop execution strategies, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and ensure safety and compliance throughout offshore work packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, civil, offshore engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in Oil & Gas offshore projects, particularly brownfield modifications and hook-up activities.
• PMC/PMT and major EPC project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and execution of offshore hook-up and brownfield activities.
• Manage brownfield modifications and integration on existing offshore facilities.
• Develop and oversee hook-up and brownfield execution strategies, construction sequencing and plans.
• Coordinate offshore construction activities including structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and telecom works.
• Review contractor construction methodology, work packs, installation procedures and execution schedules.
• Ensure constructability reviews are performed during engineering and prior to offshore execution.
• Monitor progress and ensure compliance with approved project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between greenfield and brownfield installations and with operations.

Skills

Offshore leadership

Planning & coordination

Operating-facility constraints

Contractor/interface management

HSE/process safety

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Written & verbal comms

PMC/EPC teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, civil, offshore engineering

Job description

Title: Job Title: Hook-up & Brownfield Manager Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

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Job Title: Hook-up & Brownfield Manager KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently seeking experienced professionals for the position listed below in support of a major Offshore Project. The role will be initially based at either the Client's Office or the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE and if required, later move to Offshore site.

Job Purpose

The Hook-Up & Brownfield Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution oversight of offshore hook-up, brownfield modifications and integration activities associated with existing offshore facilities. The role will provide leadership across engineering, construction, commissioning and operations interfaces to ensure brownfield works are executed safely and efficiently while minimizing disruption to existing operating facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning, coordination and execution of offshore hook-up and brownfield activities.
• Manage brownfield modifications and integration activities on existing offshore platforms, facilities and associated systems.
• Develop and oversee hook-up and brownfield execution strategies, construction sequencing and implementation plans.
• Coordinate offshore construction activities including structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and telecom works.
• Review contractor construction methodology, work packs, installation procedures and execution schedules.
• Ensure adequate constructability reviews are performed during engineering and prior to offshore execution.
• Coordinate brownfield engineering with construction, commissioning and operations requirements.
• Manage interfaces between greenfield facilities and existing brownfield installations.
• Ensure tie-ins are properly identified, engineered, planned and incorporated into the overall execution schedule.
• Coordinate shutdown and turnaround-related work scopes, including tie-in and reinstatement activities.
• Manage SIMOPS interfaces and ensure construction activities are properly coordinated with operating facilities.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, HSE, Construction, Commissioning and other project disciplines.
• Review offshore resource requirements including manpower, construction equipment, marine spread and specialist resources.
• Monitor EPC contractor/subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with approved project requirements.
• Monitor hook-up and brownfield progress against the approved schedule and identify potential delays or constraints.
• Lead resolution of site queries, construction constraints, access issues and interdisciplinary/interface conflicts.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments and controls are incorporated into brownfield execution planning.
• Promote strong HSE leadership throughout offshore activities. ADNOC's published HSE policy specifically emphasizes effective risk controls, process safety, asset integrity, incident prevention and empowering employees and contractors to stop unsafe work.
• Participate in construction readiness, pre-commissioning and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Coordinate mechanical completion, system handover and turnover of completed brownfield modifications to commissioning/operations.
• Ensure punch-list items affecting system completion and start-up are appropriately managed and closed.
• Ensure lessons learned from brownfield and offshore execution activities are captured and implemented.
• Provide regular progress, risk, interface and performance reporting to Project Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Structural, Civil, Offshore Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in Oil & Gas offshore projects, particularly brownfield modifications and hook-up activities.
• Previous experience in a managerial or senior leadership position overseeing offshore construction/brownfield execution.
• ADNOC/ADNOC Offshore project experience is highly desirable.
• PMC/PMT and major EPC project experience is preferred.

Experience & Technical Competencies

• Offshore platform brownfield modifications
• Offshore hook-up and construction
• Existing operating facilities
• Greenfield-to-brownfield integration
• Platform tie-ins
• SIMOPS
• Shutdown/turnaround planning
• Offshore construction methodology
• Constructability reviews
• Work-pack planning and execution
• Mechanical completion and system handover
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning interfaces
• Permit-to-work and offshore HSE requirements
• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Multi-discipline offshore construction
• Schedule, progress and resource management
• Interface management
• Risk identification and mitigation

Key Skills

• Strong offshore construction and brownfield leadership
• Excellent planning and coordination skills
• Strong understanding of operating-facility constraints
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and technical interfaces
• Strong HSE and process-safety awareness
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making
• Excellent stakeholder and client coordination skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary PMC/EPC teams

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