Head of Marine Operation

Airswift; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 2,553,916,000 - 3,405,221,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Offshore Construction Manager for Singapore-based operations to lead marine construction, installation, and commissioning activities across offshore campaigns. You will drive safety, efficiency, and performance while aligning with project objectives.

The role requires oversight of fleets and assets, coordination with engineering and client representatives, and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s Degree is considered advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marine operations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership for offshore marine construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Support business development and tendering with technical/operational input.
• Drive safety culture and continual improvement across offshore operations.
• Oversee marine fleet operations, vessels, and associated assets.
• Ensure offshore campaigns are executed within budgets and schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and develop marine operations personnel.
• Act as interface for clients, regulators, and subcontractors.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Team Leadership

Offshore Operations

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree (advantageous)

Job description

Location: Singapore Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / Subsea Construction Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement marine operations strategies aligned with company business objectives.
  • Provide leadership and direction for all offshore marine construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
  • Support business development and tendering teams by providing technical and operational input during project pursuits.
  • Drive operational excellence initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, and project performance.
• Marine & Offshore Operations Management
  • Oversee marine fleet operations, offshore construction vessels, subsea support vessels, barges, and associated marine assets.
  • Ensure successful planning and execution of offshore construction, installation, hook-up, commissioning, subsea intervention, and decommissioning activities.
  • Monitor vessel performance, project schedules, utilization rates, and operational KPIs.
  • Review and approve marine procedures, work methodologies, marine assurance requirements, and operational plans.
  • Manage offshore logistics, marine resources, and contractor interfaces.
• Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
  • Champion a strong safety culture across all offshore operations.
  • Ensure compliance with international maritime standards, offshore regulations, and client HSE requirements.
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions and lessons learned.
  • Promote continual improvement in safety and operational performance.
• Project Execution
  • Provide operational support during project execution phases from engineering through commissioning and handover.
  • Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Client representatives.
  • Ensure offshore campaigns are executed within approved budgets and schedules.
  • Resolve technical and operational challenges during offshore activities.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop marine operations personnel, including marine superintendents, vessel managers, offshore construction managers, and operational teams.
  • Establish succession planning and competency development programs.
  • Conduct performance reviews and ensure team capability aligns with business growth objectives.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary interface for clients, regulatory bodies, classification societies, and key subcontractors regarding marine operations.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with offshore project stakeholders.
  • Support audits, inspections, and client reviews.
• Budget & Commercial Management
  • Develop and manage marine operational budgets.
  • Monitor operational expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Support contract negotiations and ensure contractual compliance throughout project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related discipline.
  • Bachelor's Degree is considered advantageous.
• Experience
  • Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
  • At least 10 years of experience employed as a Construction Manager, Installation Manager, Commissioning Manager, Construction Superintendent, Installation Superintendent, Commissioning Superintendent, Construction Supervisor, Installation Supervisor, or Commissioning Supervisor within the upstream offshore and subsea sector.
  • Proven experience managing offshore construction and marine operations for large-scale offshore projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of subsea installation, offshore construction methodologies, vessel operations, and commissioning activities.
  • Experience working with EPCI, offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF, platform installation, and commissioning projects.