Barge Superintendent

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Copper Quail Full time

Job Title: Barge Superintendent Expat

Location: Abu Dhabi (Expat Assignment)
Contract Type: Full-time Offshore

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Barge Superintendent to lead and manage offshore barge operations for major oil & gas construction projects. This role involves overall supervision, administration, and coordination of barge activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all barge operations in line with approved procedures and specifications.
  • Act as the primary representative offshore, liaising with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
  • Ensure readiness of the barge for mobilization/demobilization and compliance with marine requirements.
  • Monitor anchor patterns, crane operations, marine spread coordination, and equipment maintenance.
  • Plan and schedule construction activities with Barge Foremen and Field Engineers for optimal productivity.
  • Implement HSE standards, conduct safety meetings, drills, and risk assessments.
  • Manage warehousing, catering, personnel scheduling, and general administration onboard.
  • Prepare reports on progress, incidents, and operational issues for management and client review.
Requirements

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Requirements:

  • Education: Secondary School Certificate with technical qualification or equivalent.
  • Experience: Minimum 15 years in offshore construction barges (Jack-Up and Floating) within the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Strong knowledge of offshore operations, lifting and rigging, marine systems, and HSE standards.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in English.
  • Ability to manage complex projects and motivate teams under challenging conditions.

Competencies:

  • Commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Strong negotiation and report-writing skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to safety and operational efficiency.

Work Environment:

  • Offshore-based role with exposure to confined spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions.

Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted with 7 working days

Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted with 7 working days

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