Production Superintendent - Operability

SBM Offshore N.V.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. is seeking a Production Superintendent to lead offshore unit operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and strict adherence to the company Management System.

You will supervise现场 staff, promote training, and drive continuous improvement across safety, efficiency, and incident investigation. The role reports to the Offshore Installation Manager and requires strong supervisory experience, offshore fitness, and proficiency in risk assessment and PTW processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and results-oriented career in offshore operations.
• 2 years minimum as Production Superintendent (or operations office-based equivalent).
• Experience with hydrocarbon processing systems and utility systems.
• Supervisory experience with PTW, mechanical/electrical isolation standards and risk assessment.
• English proficiency at least B2 CEFR.
• Medical fitness to work offshore per company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead vessel systems operation at department level through supervisors and staff.
• Promote safety awareness and ensure compliance with Management System, COPs and policies.
• Ensure timely closeout of surveys, audits and corrective actions.
• Maintain cost control and maximize uptime in collaboration with department heads.
• Coordinate emergency response, drills, and post-incident reviews.
• Interface with client representatives to ensure timely reporting and information flow.

Skills

Production supervision

Hydrocarbon processing

Risk assessment

Permit to Work (PTW)

English (B2 CEFR)

Training & competency

Education

HND or Degree in engineering

Job description

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean‑infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Reports To

• Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

Background

• The Production Superintendent will exhibit exemplary leadership, managerial and safety behaviors and will specifically ensure that all aspects of production activity are carried out effectively and efficiently. The position will suit personnel Onshore hydrocarbon process operations background.

Authority

• The Production Superintendent assumes responsibility for safety, financial, logistical and operational aspects of production activities and is responsible for the competence of those under his immediate supervision.

Immediate Subordinates

• Production Supervisors, visitors, vendor technicians, and sub‑contractors.

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• 1) Management System
• 1 Promote safety awareness and application of company Management System, COPs and prime policies.
• 2 Report concisely in accordance with Management System requirements with due regard for document control.
• 3 Ensure timely and effective closeout of survey and relevant audit actions.
• 4 Ensure âChange Managementâ procedures are applied appropriately.
• 5 Contribute effectively to incident investigation, review and reporting.
• 2) Personnel
• 1 Manage the operation of the vessel systems at department level through supervisors and subordinate staff.
• 2 Exercise appropriate authority with regard to career development, providing training and support in terms of competence assurance system
• 3 Ensure probationary and annual appraisals are completed fairly and consistently in timely manner
• 4 Promote training and competency assurance throughout the Production Department in line with Company goals for the Unit.
• 5 Encourage and support Supervisors to achieve training and competency targets with particular regard to appropriate time allocation for this area of work.
• 6 Manage welfare and disciplinary issues at departmental level with appropriate reference to OIM and Fleet HR
• 3) Works
• 1 Efficient operation of unit systems having due regard for Health and safety
• 2 Ensure full compliance with PTW system, and Risk assessment and verification
• 3 Efficiency improvement and pursuance of company goals.
• 4) Contract
• 1 Manage operations in conjunction with all department heads to maximize efficiency and uptime
• 2 Maintain effective cost control and promote cost awareness in others
• 3 Maintain awareness of key issues relating to client and sub‑contractor relationships
• 4 Close liaison with client representative ensuring reports and information are produced in timely and effective manner
• 5) Emergency Response
• 1 Manage Emergency Response to limit of responsibility with due regard for safety of personnel, vessel and environment.
• 2 Demonstrate through exercises and scenarios, knowledge and awareness of emergency response techniques
• 3 Demonstrate knowledge of potential impact of incidents and scenarios on vessel safety and security
• 4 Contribute effectively to preparation of useful exercises and to post exercise/ incident review and investigation.
• 5 Carry out Emergency Response role

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

• Offshore - Hydrocarbon Properties
• Offshore - Handover
• Offshore - Emergency Response
• Offshore - Unit Operations
• Offshore - Emergency Shutdown System
• Offshore - Monitor Process and Utility Systems
• Offshore - Safety Management - HOD
• Offshore - Voting system
• Offshore - Pollution Control

Pre-hire Qualifications And Experience

• Proven experience and results‑oriented career AND/OR HND or Degree equivalents in appropriate engineering subject.
• 2 years minimum as Production Superintendent (or Operations Office based equivalent).
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utility systems.
• Supervisory experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical/Electrical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of B2 level according to the CEFR international standard.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.