Lead, Subsea Operations

North Oil Company Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oil Company in Doha is seeking a senior subsea operations leader to ensure manned and unmanned activities meet international codes, classification society, flag state, and local regulations. You will establish and deliver robust vetting and monitoring for personnel, equipment, and contractors to reduce major risk during subsea activities.

The role requires proactive organization, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, with frequent offshore and international travel.

Qualifications

• 10 years of operational experience in manned and unmanned subsea operations in support of Oil & Gas industry.
• 5 years’ experience as a Diving Supervisor, Superintendent or Construction Manager.
• Experience in conducting IMCA design and client audits.
• Expert knowledge of industry guidance & best practice (IMCA / IOGP / DMAC / IMO).
• Experience delivering and monitoring assurance and competency processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a robust vetting and assurance program for subsea personnel and equipment.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis for subsea activities.
• Ensure all activities comply with HSE policy and international regulations.
• Support budgeting, cost efficiency, and expenditure within plans.
• Provide technical support and knowledge to project teams and stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry forums related to subsea operations.

Skills

Multi-activity oversight

English proficiency

Technical problem solving

Supervisory & interpersonal skills

Organizational & planning

Proactivity & negotiation

MS Office proficiency

Education

IMCA Air & Bell Diving Supervisor

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The purpose of the role is to ensure all manned and unmanned subsea operations carried out by the company are in line with international codes, classification society, flag state, local regulations, and company procedures. To create and deliver robust personnel, equipment & contractor vetting and monitoring program to reduce the company’s exposure to major risk during all subsea activity.

The role requires a high level of proactivity and organizational skills and a strong understanding of underwater operations to ensure the departments activities are fully supported, documented, and safely delivered. Although guided by policies and procedures, the role requires a strong level of communication and problem solving.

• Number of Vessels Supported: 1+
• Number of Contracts Supported: 2+
• Number of People Supervised: Direct 1 / Indirect 25+ offshore contractors
• Number of Audits: 10+ (annually)

Key Accountabilities

HSE

• Install an Incident Free environment through establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Ensure all activities carried out under the supervision of the role comply with the companies HSE policy.
• Propose, implement, and monitor strategies and technology to support the companies GHG reduction targets.
• Lead Subsea related Incident Investigations and reporting processes, ensuing identification of root causes and capturing of lessons learned.

Financial

• Support the Head, Marine & Subsea in budget management and forecasting to maintain expenditure within approved business plans.
• Install a cost focus culture to ensure sustainable value is delivered.
• Promote the improvement of cost efficiency within the area of responsibility.

Operations

• Fulfil the role of company Subsea TRP, supporting key stakeholders, setting company standards and approval of technical deviations.
• Facilitate resolution orientated communication and strategic connection among critical stakeholders to identify and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Deliver a level of subsea operations competency to support the activity defined in the Logistics Charter.
• Ensure CMS rules, standards, policies, and guidelines covering subsea personnel, equipment and operations are in place, applied and monitored in accordance with international regulations and standards, classification society, flag state, local regulations, company procedures & industry best practices.
• Implement and monitor a robust vetting and assurance program, ensuring all personnel and subsea equipment mobilised for / by the company are in full compliance with international regulations and standards, classification society, flag state, local regulations, company procedures & industry best practices.
• Through effective contract management, ensure all contractors are in full compliance with procedural and contractual requirements. Ensure the duet is supported in all call for tenders, supporting the creation of technical requirements and technical evaluations.
• Support operational changes, delivering solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and present KPI’s covering equipment and contractor performance against contractual requirements.
• Ensure the N+1 is routinely provided with highlights, concerns and trends.
• Ensure project teams and key stakeholders are supported with technical support, knowledge of operational standards, safety protocols and best practices in support of subsea operations and chartering activity.
• Represent the company at industry forums related to manned and unmanned subsea operations. All staff must be willing to participate in crisis response training and to assist during emergency response situations if required

Context and Work Environment

• The role is based onshore at companies Doha head office on a residential basis.
• Requirement for frequent offshore and international travel

Competencies Delegate Appropriately and Communicate Effectively Demonstrate Adaptability in Managing Complex Situations Demonstrate Learning Agility and Drive Innovation Develop Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Competence Develop Others and Institutionalise Knowledge Develop Talent for the Future NOC Sustainability Facilitate Collaboration and Sense of Community Improve Safety, Technical Proficiency and Results Lead By Example with NOC Values Set Purpose, Strategic Direction and Company Plan Strengthen Accountability and Continuous Improvement Think and Act in Stakeholder-Centric Ways Education

Education

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

IMCA Air & Bell Diving Supervisor

Experience

Experience

• 10 years of operational experience in manned and unmanned subsea operations in support of Oil & Gas industry
• 5 years’ experience as a Diving Supervisor, Superintendent or Construction Manger
• Experienced in conducting IMCA design and client audits
• Expert knowledge of industry guidance & best practice (IMCA / IOGP / DMAC / IMO /
• Experienced in delivering and monitoring assurance and competency processes.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Capable of overseeing and supporting multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy against defined deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning and interface skills
• High level of proactivity, negotiating and influential skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software programs