Airswift is looking for a Logistic Superintendent to work in a contractor (12 months, with a strong possibility of extension) position in Mexico City for an oil and gas company.
Lead and oversee all logistics activities supporting well construction and production operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery in line with the project objectives.
Serve as the project’s primary focal point for logistics, ensuring that all logistics base options (including rental and new-build supply bases) are fully evaluated and optimized, including long term aspects for production operations after well construction operations are finished.
Ensure full integration of HSES principles in all logistics planning and execution, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
Manage and coordinate all logistics resources (supply bases, warehouses, vessels, helicopters, transport providers, logistic personnel) to guarantee continuous support to well construction and production operations.
Drive continuous improvement by developing and monitoring logistics KPIs, implementing lessons learned, and strengthening contractor quality and performance management.
Provide leadership and mentorship to logistics personnel, fostering safety culture, operational excellence, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure logistics operations comply with all company standards, regulatory requirements, and HSES policies.
Lead hazard identification and risk assessments for all logistics activities, ensuring proper controls are in place.
Lead and ensure helicopter and vessel inspections to verify compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and HSES requirements before and during operations.
Monitor daily logistics operations (vessels, base, helicopter, land transport) and proactively resolve bottlenecks to ensure continuity of drilling operations.
Coordinate closely with drilling superintendents and contractors to align logistics resources with rig activities and operational plans.
Evaluate and manage contractors, including technical assessments, QA/QC, and performance reviews as well as providing input to tendering and procurement processes.
Establish and oversee logistics KPIs to monitor efficiency, cost control, and HSES performance.
Participate in DWOPs, rig calls, and planning meetings to ensure logistics alignment with drilling operations.
Ensure emergency response readiness, including MEDEVAC and oil spill response; coordinate drills with HSE, contractors, and authorities.
Act as logistics lead for incident investigations and close-out of corrective actions in logistics operations.
Ensure effective financial oversight by monitoring logistics expenditures, validating service tickets, and controlling materials call-offs.
Support in Management of Change (MoC) processes related to logistic planning and operations.
Maintain strong relationships with authorities (e.g., ASEA, CNH, Customs, Port Authorities) to ensure compliance and facilitate permits and inspections.
Capture lessons learned and integrate continuous improvement into logistics operations.
Act as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and support the Wells Manager during incidents or emergencies.
Contribute to the development of the BU Mexico wells logistics function by establishing best practices, strengthening collaboration with HQ, and ensuring alignment of logistics strategies with other offshore projects of BU Mexico.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
-Logistics operations experience, including superintendent role.
- Proven track record in supporting offshore exploration and development drilling campaigns in Mexico with IOCs.
- Experience in project management, logistics base setup, and marine logistics operations.
- Familiar with Mexican offshore regulations, permitting processes, and port authority requirements.
Advanced English
ABOUT AIRSWIFT
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilise and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5m specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.
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