Module Logistics Specialist (Subject Matter Expert)

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JOB TITLE: Module Logistics Specialist (Subject Matter Expert)

Key Responsibilities

• The Module Logistics Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end coordination of logistics activities related to large, prefabricated modules, including planning, transportation, handling, and delivery to the project site. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and timely movement of modules—often oversized and heavy—from fabrication yards to final destination, while ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations, project specifications, and HSE requirement.
• Develop and execute detailed logistics plans for the transport of modular units from fabrication yards to project sites (onshore/offshore).
• Coordinate multi-modal transport operations including sea, road, and inland waterway shipping.
• Manage logistics interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, and fabrication teams to align on transport requirements and timelines.
• Evaluate and select logistics service providers (heavy lift, marine transport, barge operators, etc.) and oversee execution of contracts.
• Ensure all lifting, transport, and handling procedures comply with project-specific technical requirements, regulatory standards, and safety protocols.
• Review and approve method statements, heavy-lift plans, and transport route assessments.
• Monitor module readiness and manage logistics schedules to align with project delivery milestones.
• Interface with ports, customs, marine authorities, and third-party inspectors to ensure smooth module movement and clearance.
• Maintain accurate logistics documentation, including shipping manifests, inspection reports, permits, and tracking records.
• Identify and mitigate risks in module logistics, proposing contingency and recovery plans as needed.
  
  

Essential Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering - Marine Transportation [Naval Architect] or a related field.
• Maximum years of experience in module transportation logistics, heavy-lift operations, or project logistics in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of modular construction, transportation constraints, and heavy-haul engineering.
• Familiarity with international logistics regulations, Incoterms, and customs procedures.
• Experience working with logistics service providers, freight forwarders, and marine transport operators.
• Competence in logistics planning and tracking tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to safety, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Experience in global megaprojects involving modular fabrication (e.g., LNG, FPSO, refinery, offshore platforms).
• Familiarity with marine warranty survey (MWS) processes.
• Project Management & Logistics Certification.
• Offshore safety certification for site visits (example H2S Training).
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office-based with frequent travel to fabrication yards, ports, or project sites.
• May involve extended work hours or shift work during module moves or critical operations.
• Physically able to perform site inspections and attend heavy-lift operations.
  
  

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