South Africa: Barge Superintendent Expat posted by SET Consulting

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:

• 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