Manager Marine Operations

Overview

In this role you will lead marine operations for offshore construction projects, guiding cross-functional teams from early commercial pursuits through execution and closeout. You will apply deep marine operations expertise to optimize execution strategies, mitigate risks, and ensure safe, compliant delivery. The position blends technical leadership with client-facing collaboration and field support as needed. This is an impact-driven role at the core of delivering complex offshore assets aligned with the company’s energy transition mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marine aspects of tenders and execution strategies, coordinating input from stakeholders and ensuring alignment with commercial plans
• Lead the development and delivery of marine execution plans and strategies
• Supervise a team of marine operations engineers, providing mentorship and ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Collaborate with procurement, construction, and installation to integrate engineering activities
• Perform site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure quality control
• Develop innovative engineering solutions aligned with project specs, client requirements, and regulatory standards
• Oversee development of marine execution methodologies with cost optimization and safety in mind
• Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations to improve performance and mitigate risks
• Maintain strong client relationships as the primary marine operations technical contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate interfaces (Vessel Managers, SMEs) to ensure availability of equipment and personnel
• Demonstrate QHSES leadership and field engagement
• Support project managers in commercial claims and variance orders with change management

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Engineering
• 15+ years in oil & gas with major contractors or consultants
• Minimum 15 years in Marine Operations and/or marine project execution
• Broad knowledge of marine project execution and engineering processes
• Experience with offshore construction methods (e.g., pipelay, structure installation, floating facilities, flex lay, subsea hardware, pre-commissioning, decommissioning)
• Proficiency with project planning software and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)
• Understanding of engineering principles, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of codes and standards in the EPCI industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
• Experience with cost and risk management and adding value
• Leadership in developing teams

• leadership
• problem-solving
• communication
• marine project execution
• offshore operations
• cost and risk management

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