Offshore Construction Supervisor

North Oil Company Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oil Company Qatar is seeking an experienced Offshore Construction Supervisor to ensure construction works are executed on plan at offshore sites in Qatar. The role entails coordinating construction teams, aligning with onshore coordinators, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, cost control, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in offshore oil and gas, proven leadership of large teams, and advanced skills in planning, risk assessment and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• 15+ years experience in Offshore Oil & Gas operations or related fields.
• Experience leading offshore construction campaigns and coordinating across multiple teams.
• Strong planning, scheduling and resource management capabilities.
• Knowledge of safety management and risk assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore construction teams to ensure safe and timely execution.
• Prepare and execute offshore construction activities within scope, budget and schedule.
• Maintain daily reports and communicate progress to onshore coordinators.
• Coordinate with Contractors, Vendors and internal departments to mobilize resources.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and Incident Free culture.
• Review contractor timesheets and ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Fluent English

Offshore construction leadership

Planning and scheduling

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Risk assessment

Education

International certificate or high Diploma/degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

SAP

EDMS

Job description

Job description:

Job Purpose

JOB DIMENSIONS

• The Offshore Construction Supervisor is directly contributing to the Al-Shaheen field production objectivesattainment by ensuring construction works are executed to plan and within defined duration. This is critical forthe business’s continuity in terms of project delivery having impact on field production plan.
• Coordinate and supervise Construction Teams annually, on various location in the field.
• Managed positions: PVV Supervisor, E&I Supervisor, QC/Material Supervisor, HSE Supervisor, 10-60 tradetechs and Vendors.
• Report construction offshore works progress in accordance with Construction Department procedures.
• Liaise with onshore Construction Coordinators regarding all emerging issues during execution phase.
• Apply a cost-conscious mindset to each offshore construction activities.
• The position involves managing interfaces within and outside NOC:
• Within NOC: Production, Inspection and Maintenance, Campaign, HSE, Contracts & Procurement, Drillingand Well Services, Logistics.
• Outside the organization: With Contractor's Representatives, service and equipment Vendors.
• To execute construction of projects expected to be up to 1 MUSD budget.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

Position is based offshore on various production sites managed from Doha, Qatar and operating oil&gas facilities with offshore/onshore (non producing) sites. The position is part of the permanent team and is offshore rotating (28d/28d). Participation in onshore HQ meetings and visits to OEM/service company workshops on ad-hoc basis.

Key Accountabilities

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To ensure compliance with NOC Incident Free culture, Health and Safety and environment policy is deliveringIncident Free Shutdown.
• To manage the preparation and execution teams, for Construction activities offshore, of up to 60 ContractedSupervisors, Foremen & Multi-skilled Technician’s.
• To prepare the construction works with the Project Team.
• To plan for the resources, equipment, tools, consumables, …, required for the construction activities offshore.
• Maintain daily communication with onshore coordinators to ensure and report timely preparation and execution.
• To implement necessary actions to guarantee objectives are achieved.
• Provide daily reports to and via the Construction Department Construction Coordinator.
• Accountable for the safe delivery of works execution at site for E&C.
• Contribute to the development of the level 4 plans to maintain critical path.
• To deliver offshore works with zero punch items.

ACTIVITIES

HSE

• Adhere to NOC HSE policy, contributes to meeting the HSE objectives of the E&C.
• Participate to the preparations of the offshore construction activities with the Project Team :
• To plan the works in accordance to prioritization agreed with the Construction Lead, based on emergency,safety, production and future development critical needs.
• To participate to the risk analysis as required for the good performance of the works.
• To participate to detailed design reviews with the Engineering Department of E&C to ensure theconstructability and hookability aspects of the works.
• To check the constructability aspects of the deliverables (Work packs) provided by the Engineering.
• To participate in HAZID’s and Risk Assessments when required.
• Ensures the Job Safety Analyses are prepared timely for validation by the OIM

Work Preparation

• Participates in Construction Kick Off and preparation meetings.
• Participates in and contributes to meetings and workshops related to preparation as required.
• To assist FOP with preparation of isolation plans and related material requirements.
• To coordinate production & approval of lifting plans.
• Ensures required procedures are prepared and available prior starting the works offshore.
• Identify requirement for external services and coordinate the mobilization with onshore Construction Coordinators.
• To prepare the Permit To Works.
• Organizes site surveys as required for the preparation of the works.
• Logistics, materials, contracts
• Ensures equipment, materials, consumables and spares are defined / identified in the Work Orders. Tracks theiravailability status with the assistance of the Material Coordinator.
• Ensures mobilization of materials, equipment and personnel is achieved as per plan.

Planning

• Provides support to the Project Engineers and/or Construction Coordinators with the preparation of constructionplans.
• Inputs to the Level 4 schedule inclusive of the mobilization and demobilization of all offshore personnel,materials and equipment.
• Provides input and participates as required in 5 year to 4 month campaign planning cycle including developmentof work lists.
• Ensures that manpower and accommodation requirements (labor, supervision, contractors and equipmentspecialists) are forecast and implemented.

Execution

• Conducts daily safety tours, tool box talk audits and ensures all safety issues are reported through sitemanagement in a timely manner.
• To manage the Permit To Works.
• Personally leads offshore Construction Teams to ensure safe and timely implementation and execution.
• Reports progress daily and escalates blockers immediately to ensure critical path is maintained.
• To communicate on daily basis with the FOP entity offshore (OIM, OTL, …) with regards to the works ongoing for E&C Construction activities.
• To ensure that the resources and organisation from Contractor are adequate with regards to the workload.
• To review and sign-off contractors timesheets.
• To co-ordinate with QA leader for all quality matters. (Inc sign off of MC packages).
• To deliver a consistent dossier (precom/com dossiers, red-mark-up drawings, …) to the E&C Commissioning
• Supervisor and/or Construction Engineer Coordinator for the offshore construction activities.
• To assist the offshore Commissioning Team as needed.
• To deliver the construction in the respect of the scope, quality and budget (man-hours) as planned by the Construction Lead.

Post-campaign activity

• Compiles construction execution data and contributes to the project close-out report in conjunction withonshore-based Construction Coordinator and Project Engineers.
• To provide details for the as-built dossiers with Contractors/Subcontractors inputs from Offshore Construction Team.
• To provide feedback for cost realization of the projects.
• Participates to the Lessons Learned review meeting with stakeholders.
• Ensures Work Orders are closed.
• Archives the construction preparation documentation for future reference.
• To contribute to the close out dossier at the end of the project, as well as to participate to REX and Lessons learnedfor the Company.

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

International certificate or high Diploma/degree

Certification

Offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, H2S, T-BOSIET)

Experience

• Relevant technical and industry experience in Oil and Gas operations, relevant trade qualification or International certificate or high Diploma/degree or equivalent to a related field with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of Campaign/Shutdown Management techniques preferably in the petrochemical, refining, Oil & Gas exploration and / or production industries.
• Awareness / basic use of planning software tools i.e. Primavera P6, MS Project.
• Ability to interpret and review P&IDs, isometrics, vessel GA drawings, and offshore piping layouts
• Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills required.
• Solid leadership skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplined and multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in English (listening, writing and speaking) and its technical vocabulary.
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Software: MS office, SAP, EDMS, etc."
• Medically fit to work on offshore oil & gas installations.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality assurance.