Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

Job Summary

• The Senior Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, supervision, and execution of offshore installation activities associated with offshore oil and gas projects.
• The role provides strategic leadership for offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF operations, marine activities, hook-up, commissioning support, and asset installation campaigns, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities
Offshore Installation Leadership:

• Lead and manage all offshore installation activities during project execution.
• Oversee offshore construction, subsea installation, SURF, pipeline installation, structural installation, hook-up, commissioning, and marine operations.
• Ensure offshore activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, project requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary offshore teams, contractors, vessel personnel, and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership during critical offshore operations and decision-making processes.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Participate in project planning, constructability reviews, installation studies, and execution strategy development.
• Review and approve offshore installation procedures, method statements, risk assessments, lifting plans, and marine execution plans.
• Coordinate offshore logistics, resource allocation, vessel utilization, and operational schedules.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, cost performance, and quality objectives.
• Support project management in achieving project milestones and deliverables.

Offshore Construction and Installation Responsibilities:

• Manage offshore installation activities involving subsea structures and manifolds, pipelines and flowlines, risers and umbilicals, jackets and topsides, mooring systems, hook-up and commissioning support, and Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance (IRM) activities.
• Coordinate vessel operations, lifting activities, diving operations, and ROV intervention activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved offshore execution methodologies.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout offshore operations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, JSA, and operational risk assessment activities.
• Ensure implementation of permit-to-work systems and safe work practices.
• Lead incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental compliance during offshore operations.

Marine and Vessel Management:

• Coordinate activities involving installation vessels, construction barges, pipelay vessels, diving support vessels, heavy-lift vessels, and support craft.
• Ensure vessel operations comply with marine assurance and marine safety requirements.
• Interface with Marine Warranty Surveyors, vessel owners, and marine authorities.
• Support mobilization, demobilization, and offshore readiness reviews.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary offshore interface with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and management reporting sessions.
• Provide timely updates on project performance, risks, and operational issues.
• Manage contractor performance and offshore execution interfaces.

Knowledge Transfer and Team Development:

• Mentor and develop offshore supervisors, engineers, and local personnel.
• Support competency development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.
• Contribute to succession planning and local content development objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration is advantageous.
• Professional engineering registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in offshore construction, offshore installation, marine operations, or project execution within the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in offshore management, installation management, construction management, or senior supervisory roles.
• Extensive experience managing offshore installation campaigns involving SURF, subsea systems, pipelines, structures, and marine operations.
• Proven experience on major deepwater and ultra-deepwater offshore developments.
• International offshore project experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary offshore teams on complex EPCI projects.

Required Certifications:

• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS.
• HUET Certification.
• Offshore Medical Certificate.
• HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessment Training.
• Incident Investigation Training.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Any client-specific or project-required certifications.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of offshore installation methodologies, marine operations, and subsea construction activities.
• Extensive experience with SURF systems, pipeline installation, heavy lifting, offshore structures, and commissioning support.
• Strong understanding of marine assurance, vessel operations, and offshore logistics.
• Familiarity with DNV, API, ISO, IMCA, IOGP, and international offshore industry standards.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, installation procedures, risk assessments, and project documentation.
• Strong project planning, execution, and performance management capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting systems.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex offshore operations under challenging conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience managing major offshore field developments, SURF projects, subsea tie-backs, and brownfield modifications.
• Experience with heavy-lift operations, pipelay campaigns, diving operations, and ROV-supported installations.
• Proven capability in mentoring and developing local offshore personnel.
• Strong understanding of offshore regulatory requirements and marine compliance standards.
• Experience supporting commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com and copying  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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