Senior Offshore Shift Supervisor

OSM Thome Limited; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance provided

Onboard accommodation

Travel / Prepaid tickets

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Offshore Shift Supervisor (Construction) for varied offshore projects, currently in Qatar, with a 35/35 rotation. The role involves directing offshore construction activities, coordinating multi-discipline teams, and ensuring adherence to HSE standards.

The position offers a 12-month renewable contract with onboard accommodation and travel supported by the employer. Requirements include 6–7 years in oil & gas, 4+ years in assistant/OCM roles, engineering education,

Qualifications

• 4+ years as Assistant Offshore Operations/OCM or similar role.
• 6–7 years in oil & gas industry.
• Engineering education preferred (civil/mechanical/electrical/naval) or technical diploma.
• English fluency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Assist Offshore Construction Manager with interdisciplinary coordination of on-board works.
• Supervise foremen and supervisors across disciplines to meet safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate construction activities during the shift and optimise production phases.
• Keep Offshore Construction Manager informed of potential problems and construction status.
• Liaise with Chief Mate, 2nd Engineer and Vessel Equipment Engineer for preventive maintenance and construction activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors' supervisors to optimise production.
• Ensure Permit-to-Work adherence and daily Toolbox Talks/JSAs as required.
• Motivate crew on health, safety and environment awareness.
• Provide a construction report at the end of each shift.
• Assist Vessel Field Engineer in follow-up of project equipment and consumables.

Skills

English fluency

International travel

Diving experience

Education

Engineering education (civil, mechanical, electrical, naval) or technical diploma

Job description

Explore this job opportunity as a Senior Offshore Shift Supervisor (Construction) for Various Offshore Projects operating currently in Qatar. Employment will be with our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Information about the job:

• Job Title: Senior Offshore Shift Supervisor (Construction) / 1st Offshore Construction Shift Supervisor.
• Project: Various Offshore Projects.
• Location: Currently in Qatar.
• Rotation: 35/35 days on/off.
• Contract duration: 12 months (renewable).
• Salary: Please confirm your realistic expectations when applying in EUR/USD/GBP. This will be discussed with the right candidate. Consolidated monthly salary paid only when working, not when on leave.
• Start date: TBC.
• Overtime: Applicable.
• Working days/ hours: 12 hours / 7 days per week.
• Insurance: Provided by the company.
• Accommodation: Onboard.
• Travel: According to Corporate Standards, Prepaid Economy class ticket at beginning, end of CNT and for each work leave rotation cycle.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• At least 4 years of experience as: Assistant Superintendent Offshore Operations/ Assistant Offshore Construction Manager/ Deputy Offshore Construction Manager/ Assistant OCM.
• 6–7 years’ background within the oil & gas industry.
• Engineering education (civil, mechanical, electrical, naval) or technical high school diploma preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Not currently engaged in a maritime career path.
• Diving experience.

Tasks:

• Assist the Offshore Construction Manager with regard to interdisciplinary coordination of all works on board.
• Supervise the team of foremen and supervisors, with regard to the various disciplines/categories of construction and assembly work, in order to comply with the quality and safety standard.
• Coordinate the construction activities during the shift and optimise all production phases.
• Ensure that the Offshore Construction Manager is kept fully informed of potential problems and construction status.
• Liaise with Chief Mate, 2nd Engineer and Vessel Equipment Engineer in order to ensure preventive maintenance and construction activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors' supervisors to optimize production.
• Solve matters related to coordination, priority and interface between the different disciplines in order to meet the scopes of the project.
• Ensure that the Permit-to-Work system for construction crew is adhered to and ensures that the daily Tool Box Talks and JSA, if required, are carried out according to the procedures.
• Motivate all construction crew/subcontractors with regards to health, safety and environment awareness.
• Ensure the compliance with the standards dictated by Saipem QHSE policies and safety procedures, in order to perform the activities in a safe manner.
• Report incidents and near-miss events.
• Manage the Crane operations, including coordination with the Chief Mate for main crane movements on board, ROV launching and underwater operations.
• Assist marine operations if required.
• Provide a construction report at the end of each shift.
• Assist the Vessel Field Engineer in the follow up of project equipment and consumable, operation and monitoring of the stinger and JLT.
• Ensure the rigging gear used is within date and properly marked.
• Report to the Offshore Construction Manager.