Project Island Supervisor

Al Nahiya Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent operations management firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee offshore operations. The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong leadership qualities. You will ensure equipment reliability, manage personnel, and comply with safety regulations. An NVQ or relevant degree is essential. The ideal candidate will have excellent team management and project oversight skills, working within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the oil & gas or energy industries.
• Proven experience in managing staff and allocating work appropriately.
• Demonstrate ability to manage a team or worked in supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of client offshore.
• Ensure that maximum uptime on all operating equipment is achieved.
• Manage the operation of process equipment, including safety aspects.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Customer service

Project management

Quality control skills

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude towards change

Team player

Education

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant MEP/ HVAC Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee day to day operations of client offshore.
• Ensure that maximum uptime on all operating equipment is achieved (safely).
• Improve and increase operating efficiency and throughput/uptime of cuttings treatment handling and associated equipment and services.
• Manage and participate in morning calls & daily reports.
• Plan, assign and delegate operations daily tasks and work allocation, monitor performance and provide feedback.
• Ensure completion of all Site Equipment daily check sheets.
• Manage the operation of process equipment, including the safety aspects of such equipment.
• Ensure that routine checks on all plant and equipment are carried out.
• Ensure that plant is maintained in good working order through the relevant Company and site operating procedures.
• Ensure good operating practices are adopted by all employees through effective communication and operator training. Ensure compliance with written procedures. Ensure that all environmental, safety and quality procedures are followed.
• Regularly seek to identify and implement improved ways of working.
• Ensure that high standards of housekeeping are maintained on the site at all times.
• Ensure site security at all times.
• Ensure that operational equipment spare stock/stock level is monitored and appropriately managed.
• Provide information for “end of well” summary reports. Provide information for monthly Operations Reports.

Client and Commercial Relationship

• Ensure that Client relations are optimized through efficient service delivery, maximized service offering and regular client briefings/meetings.
• Ensure clients understand the entire scope of client service quality plan.
• Establish client awareness of additional prospective service offerings to generate upsell opportunities and feedback to onshore management.

Management of Personnel

• Regularly interact with offshore crew to ensure understanding of expectations, taking into account diverse ethnic, cultural, and language backgrounds within the operations team.
• Provide a clientsite induction for new staff mobilised to the project site.
• Facilitate ‘on the job’ training for new start and ‘continuity’ training for all other staff. Ensure that appropriate records are maintained and shared with relevant departments.
• Conduct timely and quality appraisals and field assessments as per required KPIs.
• Align with relevant stakeholders to support and supervise TWMA Training & Competency plan.
• Set performance targets for all processes and personnel for which you are responsible.
• Liaise with HR & direct line manager for Disciplinary and Grievance matters.

HSE and regulatory compliance

• Follow all TWMA, client, island and job specific procedures in terms of regulatory compliance.
• Address any HSE concerns and take appropriate actions in conjunction with TWMA procedures.
• Undertake Health & Safety responsibilities and monitoring procedures as defined in the Health & Safety Manual.
• Attend safety meetings internally or externally with Client HSEQ personnel as required.
• Develop and maintain a positive HSEQ culture amongst staff on the site/island.

Requirements

Qualifications / Training (E – Essential / P – Preferred)

• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in any relevant industry trade or secondary qualification with equivalent trade experience of at least 5 years if relevant qualification is not available (E)
• TWMA experience of at least 3 years in similar role and related field (P)
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant MEP/ HVAC Engineering (P)
• Basic Offshore Survival Induction & Emergency Training (TBOSIET) (P)
• Ability to work on various internal digital platforms/ systems (P)
• Demonstrate ATEX awareness (P)

Experience (E – Essential / P – Preferred)

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the oil & gas or energy industries (E).
• Demonstrate ability to manage a team or worked in supervisory role (E).
• 3 years’ experience working within onshore/ offshore drilling waste or process industries as related service or process provider (P)
• Proven experience in managing staff and allocating work appropriately (E).
• Proven experience in excellent HSE understanding and working knowledge (P)
• Ability to work on various internal digital platforms/ systems (P)
• Demonstrate ATEX awareness (P)

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies (E – Essential / P – Preferred)

• Strong leadership qualities, customer service, project management, and quality control skills (E)
• Capability to produce and analyse management information reports and make key recommendations to senior management based on these results (E)
• Competent in applying and monitoring defined systems of work (P)
• Adaptable, flexible, and positive attitude towards change (E)
• Good team player with the ability to work on own initiative (E)
• Ability to work with less supervision and track multiple processes (E)
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams within an organization and people management experience (E)
• Dedicated to promoting a positive image of the company (E)
• Ability to read project site drawings (P)