Vacancy Details

Hook Up Superintendent


Hook-up Superintendent


Job Specification


Job Purpose


  • Reporting to Hook-up Lead, the Hook-up Superintendent handles co-ordinating the NFXP Offshore Hook-up activities for NFXP Topsides & STPs to ensure objectives are met within the approved scope and schedule, and to ensure that all work is completed in accordance with safety and quality standards applicable.


  • Key Accountabilities

    (Duties include but not limited to)

    • Focal point at site, for implementing safety leadership and safe execution of the work and assist Hook Up Lead in executing Project responsibilities. Co-ordinate the hook-up team and keep the team committed to targets defined by the Project Management.
    • Support the Hook-up Lead in executing Project responsibilities for his scope of work. Co-ordinate, prepare and implement all hook-up related marine spread operation, lifting and installation of the Project.
    • Ensure coordination for site activities and provides technical advice to the contractor for all aspects of quality, safety, planning and engineering in relation to the Hook-up scopes and ensure contractor documents and other submittals, including work packs, job cards, L4 schedule, commissioning sequence & ITRs but not limited, are reviewed and approved in accordance with the EPC contract requirements.
    • Review, comment, and approve the contractor and company hook up readiness requirements.
    • Ensure technical aspects of the Risk Management Plan are managed effectively and review & approve design changes, coordinate all onshore and hook up changes specification revisions and exceptions in accordance with the Project Management of Change (PMOC) processes.
    • Review all onshore & offshore Hook-up changes, including justification for cost and schedule impacts, in accordance with the PMOC procedure.
    • Co-ordinate the Hook-up Jack-up barge operation together with supporting vessels as per the hook-up requirements of the Project.
    • Ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope & schedule and ensure technical interfaces with Project PMT, Site PMT, MWS are managed effectively.
    • Support external interfaces with RLIC (Ras Laffan Industrial City), other operators and schedule & arrange technical support to shareholders.

    Reporting and Relationships


  • Reports to: NFXP Offshore Hook Up Lead - Topsides & STPs.
  • Direct reports: Offshore Hook Up Inspectors/HSE Officers

  • Internal


  • NFXP Offshore Lead and Superintendent of Interface Jackets & Topsides, Completion and Commissioning Lead & Specialist.
  • NFXP Offshore Topside lead of Quality and HSE.

  • External

    QELNG Major Projects Marine team.


    Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

    • Must be able to execute work both Onshore and Offshore as needed including rotational assignments as required.
    • Interfaces with Contractor Hook Up team and Contractor Marine Warranty Surveyor.
    • Co-coordinates all Hook-up activities of the Project, to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope and schedule.
    • Accountable for Topsides & STPs hook-up work produced by the Project.
    • Interfaces with various project teams and departments on resolving related issues that require effective communication, initiative, flexibility and an ability to induce collaboration.

    Minimum Requirements


    Technical and Business Skills

    • Excellent written and spoken English.
    • Strong leadership skills.
    • Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
    • Strong communication skills.
    • Advanced computer literacy

    Behavioural Competencies


    SHE Undertanding ()

    Qualtiy/Quantity of Work ()


    Ethics and Integrity ()

    Planning and Organizing ()


    Trust and Empowerment ()

    Initiative/Commitment ()


    Teamwork/Supporting Others ()

    Interpersonal Skills ()


    Communication and Information Sharing ()

    Service Orientation ()


    Innovation ()

    Problem Solving ()


    Job Knowledge ()

    Supervising Others ()



    Qualifications

    • Preferred bachelors degree or relevant on the job experience.
    • Extensive Offshore experience in Hook Up Supervisory Role.
    • Required to have offshore survival certificate and be able to pass an offshore medical evaluation.
    • OPITO certification is considered a plus.
    • Recommended 10+ years of experience in discipline with at least 5 years demonstrated engineering, installation and hook up experience in similar Topside major capital projects.
    • Hook-Up Offshore experience with EPC contractors, sub-contractors and vendors involved in the oil and gas industry
    • Worldwide experience with contractors in particular those involved in the Offshore LNG production facilities.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on teamwork & the ability to communicate and interact within a PMT
    • Application and in-depth knowledge of stakeholder specifications and a working knowledge of Industry standards.
    • Practical and theoretical knowledge & experience for offshore lifting & marine units operation including jack-up barge & MWS interfaces.
    • Excellent knowledge of hook up operation and process such as job cards preparation, planning, pre-commissioning, commissioning, mobilisation and demobilisation of jack up barge, execution of hook up campaign and handing over the completed hook up scope. Full knowledge of SIMOPS and permitting system are a must.

    Knowledge and/or Experience

    • A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
    • Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications.
    • Ability to work on or be based on a platform or vessel.

    Generic Accountabilities - All


    Financial Dimension

    As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.


    Safety Health & Environment

    Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.


    Qatarization Program

    Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.


    Firewall Compliance

    Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.


    Technical and Business Skills

    • Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.
    • Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service.
    • Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.
    • Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.
    • Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.

    Operating Environment, Framework & Boundaries

    • Works in a project environment in which the incumbent strives to achieve best in class Safety, Health, Environmental & Security performance by creating a culture that encourages everyone to perform their best every day on every task
    • Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
    • Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment.
    • Works effectively within established policies and procedures and participates in the further development of these to meet changing needs.
    • Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals
    • Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.


    Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

    • Makes decisions and solves problems related to a specific discipline/field.
    • Establishes credibility with peers, sub-ordinates and supervisors.
    • Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice. Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals.

    Problem Solving & Complexity

    • Good supervisory skills.
    • Utilizes a systematic approach to problem solving that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of documentation in resolution.
    • Manages complex tasks to completion within time constrains of Project, with minimal guidance from more experienced staff.
    • Manages the resolution of problems in more demanding and less familiar situations using precedent and own acquired knowledge.
    • Good written and verbal communications skills.



    Equal Opportunities:

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