Job Purpose
Coordinate offshore Brownfield, Shutdown, and Hook-Up activities for Piping & Structure disciplines, representing the client and ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, integrity, and project objectives.
Coordinate with offshore execution teams, operations, and contractors to drive safe, efficient Brownfield, Shutdown, Hook-Up, and Commissioning execution, delivering operational excellence during offshore phases.
The role forms part of a large offshore compression development program, involving delivery of new offshore facilities (multiple riser and wellhead platforms, structural modifications, subsea and topside tie-ins) and modifications to numerous existing platforms.
This position requires strong Piping & Structural technical leadership to drive EPC contractors and subcontractors through Hook-Up, Brownfield SIMOPS, and Shutdown preparation and execution.
Maintain continuous coordination with Offshore Execution and Operations teams during SIMOPS, Brownfield, and Hook-Up activities. The role requires effective communication, flexibility, and collaboration across multiple internal and external interfaces, including EPC and specialist contractors.
Participate in daily offshore coordination meetings (Safety, PTW coordination, etc.) during execution. Ensure contractor activities fully comply with offshore rules, safety requirements, quality standards, and asset integrity obligations.
Ensure sufficient, balanced, and competent offshore resources are deployed to support Hook-Up and Brownfield execution in line with planning and schedule requirements.
Ensure consistency, quality, and effectiveness of offshore Brownfield and Hook-Up execution processes, procedures, and deliverables, in line with established execution and commissioning standards.
The role is based offshore, with limited onshore periods for training and scope preparation. Rotation is 28 days on / 28 days off, with work locations including offshore platforms and marine units per contractor schedule.
Ensure all activities comply with competition laws, anti-trust regulations, and internal governance policies.
Key Job Accountabilities
- Adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements during offshore execution.
- Coordinate and ensure successful Offshore Brownfield, Shutdown, Hook-Up, and Commissioning execution, prioritising safety, quality, asset integrity, and schedule.
- Supervise and control Contractor and Subcontractor activities related to Brownfield execution, Hook-Up, Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and international standards.
- Review constructability and technical compliance of deliverables produced by engineering and offshore execution teams.
- Identify, review, and address execution issues, deviations, and inefficiencies.
- Liaise with Contractors and Subcontractors on Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning activities, including progress monitoring and reporting.
- Supervise Permit to Work (PTW) coordination meetings with offshore execution and operations teams, ensuring adherence to approved Method Statements and Job Safety Analyses.
- Escalate any safety, quality, or compliance concerns related to the discipline to line management.
- Promote strong safety culture offshore and onboard marine units, track and close safety actions within area of responsibility.
- Participate in Lessons Learned and operational feedback processes to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification
- High National Diploma or equivalent in an engineering or construction-related discipline
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum 8 years’ experience on large Oil & Gas offshore projects in construction-related disciplines (construction, fabrication, installation, execution, completion, Hook-Up, Brownfield, or commissioning).
- Experience working with offshore operators, EPC contractors, and heavy offshore construction companies.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Offshore design standards, specifications, and international codes
- Safety and integrity requirements for offshore execution
- Brownfield execution, Shutdown management, SIMOPS, and Hook-Up
- Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning processes
- Offshore facilities, structures, and operational interfaces
- Execution risks associated with LNG and sour gas production facilities
- Experience operating within large-scale project and operations organisations, working across Projects, Operations, Construction, and Commissioning environments.