Job Summary
Job Title: Barge Superintendent Expat
Location: Abu Dhabi (Expat Assignment)
Contract Type: Full-time Offshore
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Barge Superintendent to lead and manage offshore barge operations for major oil & gas construction projects. This role involves overall supervision, administration, and coordination of barge activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all barge operations in line with approved procedures and specifications.
- Act as the primary representative offshore, liaising with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Ensure readiness of the barge for mobilization/demobilization and compliance with marine requirements.
- Monitor anchor patterns, crane operations, marine spread coordination, and equipment maintenance.
- Plan and schedule construction activities with Barge Foremen and Field Engineers for optimal productivity.
- Implement HSE standards, conduct safety meetings, drills, and risk assessments.
- Manage warehousing, catering, personnel scheduling, and general administration onboard.
- Prepare reports on progress, incidents, and operational issues for management and client review.
Requirements:
- Education: Secondary School Certificate with technical qualification or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in offshore construction barges (Jack-Up and Floating) within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Strong knowledge of offshore operations, lifting and rigging, marine systems, and HSE standards.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in English.
- Ability to manage complex projects and motivate teams under challenging conditions.
Competencies:
- Commercial and contractual awareness.
- Strong negotiation and report-writing skills.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to safety and operational efficiency.
Work Environment:
- Offshore-based role with exposure to confined spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions.
Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted with 7 working days