Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Extensive experience in construction within the oil & gas industry
Experience
- Minimum 12 years’ experience in offshore construction and installation activities
- Proven experience in steel structure installation and commissioning for offshore projects
- Strong knowledge of:
- Piping & mechanical installation and commissioning
- Lifting operations and lifting plan assessments
- Experience applying construction best practices, systems, and standards
- Good understanding of construction techniques across:
- Greenfield & brownfield projects
- Wellhead jackets
- Strong skills in:
- Construction management
- Communication & coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Exposure to multi-discipline construction activities
- Proficient in reviewing:
- Method statements
- Lifting plans
- Inspection & test plans (ITPs)
- Construction schedules and drawings
- Ability to identify risks/bottlenecks and propose solutions
- Comfortable working with multinational and multicultural teams
- Computer literate with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Solid knowledge of engineering standards, quality, HSE, and environmental practices
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and report contractor performance, manpower, equipment usage, and progress
- Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors and key stakeholders
- Identify and manage construction risks, ensuring mitigation actions are implemented
- Review and validate progress reports and contractor submissions
- Interface with engineering teams during engineering, procurement, and construction phases
- Review:
- Detailed design drawings
- Method statements
- Material requisitions and inspections
- Evaluate contractor construction plans, schedules, procedures, and offshore logistics
- Supervise construction activities across fabrication yards and offshore sites
- Ensure all work complies with approved standards and contract specifications
- Coordinate:
- Pre-commissioning & commissioning activities
- Walkdowns and system handover
- Maintain daily site records and report any deviations or issues
- Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and site requirements
- Coordinate contractor mobilization and demobilization
- Liaise with internal teams (engineering, operations, maintenance) to resolve issues
- Highlight construction delays and provide corrective action plans
- Support decision-making within project and contractual frameworks
- Take ownership of site activities, including after-hours responsibilities when required.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CV to mahirah.marisa@airswift.com to apply or learn more.
Referrals are welcome too—feel free to share this opportunity with qualified professionals in your network.