Requirements
Requires a secondary school certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with knowledge in operating and maintaining cable lay equipment, proven supervisory, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Oil & Gas
Job purpose
Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of cable lay operations and the proper maintenance of related cable lay equipment.
Principal accountabilities
Train and develop crew members in the operation, maintenance, and repair of cable laying equipment to ensure competency, safe practices, and efficient execution of activities.
Report detailed daily job activities to the barge superintendent to ensure accurate communication of progress, equipment status, and operational issues.
Maintain a complete and up-to-date inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment to ensure availability and prevent operational delays.
Verify that all required cable laying equipment, tools, and accessories are available onboard and properly prepared to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations.
Maintain a well-documented log of all accessories mobilized with cable laying equipment to ensure traceability and proper asset control.
Supervise the dismantling and demobilization of cable laying equipment and ensure proper maintenance during idle periods to maintain equipment reliability and readiness.
Maintain detailed records of equipment condition before and after cable laying activities to identify maintenance requirements and ensure operational efficiency.
Liaise regularly with the chief mechanic to ensure timely inspection, servicing, and maintenance of equipment.
Implement necessary measures to establish and maintain a safe working environment to protect personnel and equipment during operations.
Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with company policies, procedures, and HSE standards to maintain safe and controlled operations.
Coordinate with offshore operations and engineering teams to ensure alignment of cable laying activities with project schedules and technical requirements.
Monitor cable laying operations and identify potential issues or delays in order to take corrective actions and maintain project timelines.
Educational qualifications and certifications
Secondary school certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification, or equivalent.
Relevant experience
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
Competencies
Knowledge and expertise in using and maintaining cable lay equipment.
Proven supervisory skills.
Good communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving techniques and skills.
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