Offshore Pipeline and cable Installation Head

Job Description

Offshore Pipeline and cable Installation HeadJob Specification:Review the planning and preparation and direct the execution of all aspects of the offshore installation requirements of the project, for EPCOL trunklines, intra-field pipelines, and subsea cables, until Ready For Commissioning, ensuring all key objectives are achieved or exceeded.Ensure the installability of the design is consistent with established industry processes and effectively manage operational issue resolution through strong interfaces with both company and contractor teams delivering full alignment on the installation execution.Through his broad offshore installation knowledge, he shall ensure that the different offshore pipeline and cable installation campaigns are performed safely and efficiently during every phase, until Ready For Commissioning, and shall be available on call and responsive to help solve all operational issues during that process.Key Job AccountabilitiesDetermine, uphold and inspire safety, health, environment and quality performance for all offshore pipeline and cable installation activities during the execution of the work scope via demonstrable leadership and compliance with all relevant safety, health, environmental and quality procedures and policies to promote in particular a safe work environment and inform Management immediately of any safety issues incompatible with proceduresSupervise work in full compliance with Standards of Business Conduct and Project Management System (QGPMS) ensuring EPCOL contractor fulfills his contractual requirements and provide support as necessary to address identified capability gaps.Ensure delivery of NFPS EPCOL Project offshore pipeline and cable installation work scope (CAT1 Mega Project with estimated CAPEX budget of >$2bn) in accordance with agreed schedule and budget, while meeting the intermediate critical milestones.Review and ensure CONTRACTOR execution plan, schedule and associated procedures for installation of pipelines and cables as well as subsea structures and stalk-on risers are compliant with the Contract and Scope of Work, in particular in terms of safety and quality, that all relevant risk assessments have been performed and that contractor will deliver the associated scope as per the agreed scheduleManage the offshore installation operations, with required site trips, especially for critical activities, ensuring strict adherence to procedures and ascertaining that any changes to scope shall follow a strict MOC process, and requiring contractor to develop adequate recovery/contingency plans to address any delays, ensuring timing is in accordance with approved project schedule. Provide execution data (narrative, charts, graphs, etc.) and KPIs for the weekly and monthly progress reporting and stewardship in respect to the delivery of the offshore pipeline and cable installation scope.Direct and supervise all offshore pipeline and cable installation activities effectively until Ready For Commissioning while ensuring all interfaces/SIMOPS with other stakeholders are well managed especially minimizing impact on Operations, and timing of the work scope is in accordance with the approved project execution schedule and aligned with stakeholders expectations.Ensure a close liaison with the Project Management Team (PMT), in particular with the other Heads in the same division, to maintain alignment on the execution schedule and use of the installation vessels as well as to manage the offshore/onshore interface, and update as required other PMT members, Operations or Drilling on project execution plans, needs, objectives and requirements.Develop and maintain effective relationships with CONTRACTOR, stakeholders and customers ensuring alignment on project delivery including interface agreements and execution plansCooperate with review teams and support post-audit activities with respect to contract administration and subcontracting process improvements.Issue a regular and efficient reporting to provide Management a good overview of the progress achievements and leading indicators towards achieving EPCOL objectives, and share with Management the look-ahead of critical installation and HU activities to timely initiate the planning and the preparation of these critical operations with all stakeholders, highlighting to Management attention, any signs of poor contractor performance and taking the lead for providing immediate corrective action proposals and seek to identify early signs of deviance.Minimum RequirementsStrong field and execution experience is a must, degree is optional.20 years of major oil and gas offshore project experience with previous supervisory roles in Installation and within an EPCIC contract execution environment.Knowledge of heavy lifts and construction activities of offshore pipelines and cable installation by a Main Installation Vessel, and having offshore experience supervising such activities on board the vessel.Broad and extensive knowledge of design standards, specifications, codes, and safety criteria related to transportation, offshore pipeline and cable installation , together with EPC contract management and knowledge of offshore facilities and structures design, construction and operations. 

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