Marine Offshore Captain

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Marine Offshore Captain for ADNOC Offshore client within our Operations EMEA business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be office based with required site visits in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
  
  

Responsibilities

• To provide marine support to projects related activities as follows, a- New fields Developments, b- Brown fields developments and upgrades, c- Artificial Islands, in terms of offshore construction / operations, pipe laying, heavy lifts, float over, sail out, load out, cable laying, DP Operations, subsea diving, jackets / Heavy transportations, pilling, drilling, deck installation, flairs installations, marine transportations, dredging activities, etc. in order to ensure full compliance and safe execution of projects activities.
• Review and approve Project Documents and approval, Procedures set ups / write ups review and approval, method of statements review and approval, appointing MWS and marine reps for particular activities, SOW review, participate in Project FEED Phase, review marine contractors and project ITT + Tech Bid Evaluation, review Marine schedule for projects / contractors short and long terms. Attend Tech Review Boards + clarification meetings with Bidders .
• Ensuring compliance of all Contractors/ sub-contractors, with Company marine standards and other relevant standards.
• Manage contractors' interfaces to optimize their schedules and prioritize operation in accordance to higher management decisions to avoid any conflict which would cause project schedule delays.
• Maintain contacts with government bodies, local regulatory bodies and other OPCO’s and keep teams updated with regard of any new regulations.
• Coordinate & Monitor / participate in offshore construction units move / Barge move.
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Master Mariner Certificate of Competency (foreign going) or Higher Degree related to Oceaneering or Nautical Science.
• Minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience in the marine industry, of which at least a 10 years in offshore marine operations of which 3 years’ experience in towing, anchor handling, dynamic positioning, cable laying, dredging/ reclamation, pipelaying, offshore construction, vessel auditing and barge/ jack up rigs moves operations in a Supervisory level.
• Organizing and coordination skills with proficiency in English language. Communication and People Management skills.
• Ability to remain abreast with developments in standards and marine related activities.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.