Materials Coordinator

STAR SERVICES LLC.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR SERVICES LLC. invites applications for a Material Coordinator to act as the offshore logistics focal point for movement, tracking and coordination of cargo, materials and personnel to and from the rig. The role requires offshore drilling experience and valid safety certifications.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Abu Dhabi Logistics Team, Rig Team and supply vessels to ensure safe, timely operations during a 28/28 rotation. Fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating logistics for offshore drills and rig operations.
• Strong understanding of cargo, inventory and equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Issue material requests to vendors and coordinate preparation of cargo packages for delivery to the shore base.
• Coordinate daily with the Abu Dhabi Logistics Team and Rig Team for supply vessel and helicopter movements.
• Prepare and issue backload manifests for materials and equipment returning to shore base.
• Attend daily meetings and monitor third-party equipment and personnel movements.
• Assist in preparing a 14‑day look-ahead for cargo and personnel movements.
• Coordinate with the Rig Team to align operations with approved manifests and schedules.
• Coordinate personnel movements with the Rig Team for mobilisation/demobilisation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including rental, purchased and consignment items.
• Update inventory using manifests and perform daily walkarounds to identify discrepancies.
• Report damaged or unreturned equipment and ensure proper documentation on backload manifests.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Offshore experience

English fluency

Safety awareness

Vendor coordination

Job description

The Material Coordinator is the main offshore logistics focal point for the movement, tracking and coordination of

cargo, materials, equipment and personnel to and from the rig.

The role works closely with the Abu Dhabi Logistics

Team, Offshore Drilling Supervisor, Rig Team, supply vessels and helicopter operations to ensure safe, timely and

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Logistics

• Issue material requests to vendors and coordinate preparation of cargo packages for delivery to the shore base.
• Coordinate daily with the Abu Dhabi Logistics Team and Rig Team for supply vessel and helicopter movements.
• Prepare and issue accurate backload manifests for materials and equipment returning to the shore base.

Look-Ahead Planning & Daily Scheduling

• Attend daily meetings and maintain visibility of third-party equipment and personnel movements.
• Support preparation of the daily 14-day look-ahead covering cargo and personnel movements.
• Work closely with the DSV and Rig Team to ensure planned operations are completed in accordance with approved manifests and schedules.

POB Management

• Coordinate personnel movements with the Rig Team and include personnel requirements in the look-ahead plan for mobilisation and demobilisation.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of company and third-party equipment, including rental, purchased and consignment items.
• Update inventory records using incoming and backload manifests.
• Conduct daily walkarounds to verify worksite inventory and identify equipment and drilling tools.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of drilling equipment and the ability to visually identify tools and equipment.
• Immediately report discrepancies involving equipment or cargo arriving at the wellsite.
• Report equipment that has not been returned as planned.
• Identify and document damaged or poor-condition equipment and ensure the condition is clearly recorded on the backload manifest.

Transport Execution & Handover

• Coordinate the timely return of rental equipment after use to minimise operational costs.
• During demobilisation, coordinate and compile backload manifests with the Wellsite Team and third parties.
• Ensure approved procedures are followed for the transfer of fuel, water, drilling mud and other dangerous fluids.
• Prepare a detailed and accurate handover document before rotation to ensure continuity of operations.

HSE & Emergency Response

• Demonstrate and consistently apply high standards of HSE leadership and compliance.
• Ensure site safety and environmental management systems are implemented in accordance with company procedures.
• Actively participate in safety systems and activities including safety cards, Toolbox Talks, JRA and weekly walkarounds.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and controls are in place for radioactive sources, explosives and hazardous chemicals.
• Stop any activity that may pose a risk to people or the environment.

3. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a Material Coordinator, Drilling Material Coordinator (DMC) or Offshore
• Previous experience working on offshore drilling rigs is mandatory.
• Experience coordinating logistics with multiple supply vessels.
• Good working knowledge of drilling equipment, offshore cargo operations and inventory control.
• Experience in Dangerous Goods handling and Hazardous Waste Management.
• Valid BOSIET and/or H2S certification.
• Valid offshore medical certificate.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willing and available to work on a 28/28 offshore rotation.

4. CANDIDATE PREFERENCE

As part of workforce diversification efforts, non-Indian candidates will be preferred for this position, subject to meeting the required experience and certification criteria.