Senior Offshore Installation Leader Abu Dhabi

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Offshore Installation Manager to lead all offshore installation activities on a major oil and gas project. You will coordinate marine contractors, ensure safe and compliant execution, and oversee hook-up, commissioning support, and SIMOPS across the program.

The role requires extensive experience in offshore installation campaigns, strong leadership, and robust HSE practices to meet ADNOC requirements and project specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Marine, Civil or Offshore Engineering.
• Minimum 25 years Oil & Gas experience.
• Minimum 10 years managing offshore installation campaigns.
• Minimum 5 years PMC experience on major offshore projects.
• Strong experience in heavy lift, transportation, jacket and topside installations.
• Proven experience managing marine contractors and offshore execution teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all offshore installation activities.
• Manage offshore transportation and installation campaigns.
• Oversee installation of jackets, topsides, bridges, and associated facilities.
• Verify readiness of marine spreads and installation vessels.
• Ensure installation methodologies are fit for purpose.
• Monitor execution performance and productivity.
• Review lift studies and installation procedures.
• Participate in offshore operational meetings.
• Lead resolution of offshore execution challenges.
• Champion ADNOC safety objectives and risk controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Safety mindset

Maritime operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in offshore engineering

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Offshore Installation Manager to lead all offshore installation activities on a major oil and gas project. You will coordinate marine contractors, ensure safe and compliant execution, and oversee hook-up, commissioning support, and SIMOPS across the program.

The role requires extensive experience in offshore installation campaigns, strong leadership, and robust HSE practices to meet ADNOC requirements and project specifications.