Hook-up Superintendent

Hook Up Superintendent – JD





Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specializing in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach, and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.


 

Please see details below.

Title: Hook Up Superintendent


Start Date: As soon as possible - (typically within 1 month notice)


Duration: 31 Dec 2027 – Extendable (36 Months)


Working Schedule:

• Work hours per day: 12 hrs./day
  
• Workdays per Week: 7 days/week
  
• Rotation: 28/28
  

Work Location/Assignment Type: Qatar (90% Offshore, 10% Onshore)





Job Purpose

• Reporting to Hook-up Lead, the Hook-up Superintendent handles coordinating the Offshore Hook-up activities for 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 Responsibilities - (Duties include but not limited to):

• Lead Onsite Operations:
  
  
  Act as the main point of contact onsite, driving safety leadership and ensuring all hook-up activities are carried out according to plan. Support the Hook-up Lead in coordinating project responsibilities.
  
• Coordinate Marine and Hook-Up Operations:
  
  
  Oversee marine spread operations, lifting, and installation tasks. Manage the hook-up team to ensure all work aligns with the project’s approved scope and schedule.
  
• Ensure Quality & Safety Compliance:
  
  
  Review and approve contractor documents, work packs, job cards, and schedules. Provide technical advice on quality, safety, planning, and engineering to ensure all activities meet EPC contract requirements.
  
• Manage Risk & Change:
  
  
  Implement and manage technical aspects of the Risk Management Plan. Review design changes and coordinate onshore/offshore specification revisions in line with the Project Management of Change (PMOC) processes.
  
• Oversee Marine Operations:
  
  
  Coordinate the jack-up barge operations and manage interfaces with supporting vessels to ensure smooth execution of the hook-up campaign.
  
• Interface & Communication:
  
  
  Work closely with internal project teams and external partners, including RLIC and other operators, to address issues and facilitate technical support when needed.
  

Minimum Requirements:

1. Education & Certification:
   
   
   
   
   
   1. bachelor’s degree or relevant on-the-job experience.
      
      
   2. Required to have an offshore survival certificate and be able to pass an offshore medical evaluation.
      
      
   3. OPITO certification is considered a plus.
      

   
   
   
   

2. Experience & Expertise:
   
   
   
   1. 10+ years of experience in the discipline, with at least 5 years in engineering, installation, and hook-up for major topside capital projects.
      
      
   2. Extensive offshore experience in a hook-up supervisory role.
      
      
   3. Experience working with EPC contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors in the oil and gas industry.
      
      
   4. Worldwide experience with contractors, particularly in offshore LNG production facilities.
      

   
   
   
   

3. Technical Knowledge:
   
   
   
   1. In-depth knowledge of stakeholder specifications and a working understanding of industry standards.
      
      
   2. Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of offshore lifting and marine unit operations, including jack-up barge and MWS interfaces.
      
      
   3. Excellent knowledge of hook-up operations and processes, including job card preparation, planning, pre-commissioning, commissioning, mobilisation and demobilisation of jack-up barges, execution of hook-up campaigns, and handover of completed scopes.
      
      
   4. Full knowledge of SIMOPS and the permitting system is a must.
      

   
   
   
   

4. Soft Skills & Teamwork:
   
   
   
   1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong focus on teamwork.
      
      
   2. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a Project Management Team (PMT).