Head of Marine Operations
Location: Singapore
Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas / Subsea Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Head of Marine Operations is responsible for leading and managing all marine, offshore construction, installation, commissioning, vessel, and subsea operational activities across the organization's offshore oil and gas projects. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of marine operations in compliance with international maritime regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
Reporting to the Executive Management team, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership for offshore construction and marine activities while ensuring operational excellence, vessel utilization optimization, project delivery, and continuous improvement across multiple offshore assets and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement marine operations strategies aligned with company business objectives.
- Provide leadership and direction for all offshore marine construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Support business development and tendering teams by providing technical and operational input during project pursuits.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, and project performance.
Marine & Offshore Operations Management
- Oversee marine fleet operations, offshore construction vessels, subsea support vessels, barges, and associated marine assets.
- Ensure successful planning and execution of offshore construction, installation, hook-up, commissioning, subsea intervention, and decommissioning activities.
- Monitor vessel performance, project schedules, utilization rates, and operational KPIs.
- Review and approve marine procedures, work methodologies, marine assurance requirements, and operational plans.
- Manage offshore logistics, marine resources, and contractor interfaces.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
- Champion a strong safety culture across all offshore operations.
- Ensure compliance with international maritime standards, offshore regulations, and client HSE requirements.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Promote continual improvement in safety and operational performance.
Project Execution
- Provide operational support during project execution phases from engineering through commissioning and handover.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Client representatives.
- Ensure offshore campaigns are executed within approved budgets and schedules.
- Resolve technical and operational challenges during offshore activities.
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop marine operations personnel, including marine superintendents, vessel managers, offshore construction managers, and operational teams.
- Establish succession planning and competency development programs.
- Conduct performance reviews and ensure team capability aligns with business growth objectives.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary interface for clients, regulatory bodies, classification societies, and key subcontractors regarding marine operations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with offshore project stakeholders.
- Support audits, inspections, and client reviews.
Budget & Commercial Management
- Develop and manage marine operational budgets.
- Monitor operational expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Support contract negotiations and ensure contractual compliance throughout project execution.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Maritime Studies, or related discipline.
- Bachelor's Degree is considered advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- At least 10 years of experience employed as a Construction Manager, Installation Manager, Commissioning Manager, Construction Superintendent, Installation Superintendent, Commissioning Superintendent, Construction Supervisor, Installation Supervisor, or Commissioning Supervisor within the upstream offshore and subsea sector.
- Proven experience managing offshore construction and marine operations for large-scale offshore projects.
- Extensive knowledge of subsea installation, offshore construction methodologies, vessel operations, and commissioning activities.
- Experience working with EPCI, offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF, platform installation, and commissioning projects.