Operations Lead and Logistics Interface - Deepwater Offshore

About the role

The Operations Lead and Logistics Interface oversees co-activities and interfaces with logistics teams and other project packages, from preparation and installation through completion of the SURF scope. The role covers in-country fabrication and construction support, subsea onshore integration, offshore installation preparation and execution, and demobilisation, ensuring safe planning and compliance with standards, project specifications, industry standards and regulations. It supports the execution phase of a major deepwater offshore development in Suriname, working within a multidisciplinary team delivering subsea production systems, deepwater pipelines and FPSO interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Apply project rules, general specifications and project specifications; coordinate and follow up SURF installation co-activities and interfaces with logistics teams and other packages.
• Support subsea onshore integration, testing and offshore-readiness, including mobilising subsea equipment and tooling.
• Ensure contractors set up KPIs, follow-up tools and reports, and track progress weekly.
• Prepare and review SIMOPS and COMOPS dossiers, and define and manage interfaces with contractors, other packages and stakeholders, including punch lists.
• Monitor interface documentation, review vessel and FPSO daily reports and ensure the handover process is followed.
• Support planning meetings covering the full SURF installation scope and assist the Construction and Installation Manager in resolving technical and quality-control issues.
• Follow H3SEQ policy and requirements, contribute to safety culture and participate in safety programmes.

Required profile

• Degree-level qualification or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant offshore oil and gas installation experience, including large deepwater EPCI projects with pipelines and FPSO facilities.
• Experience managing and delivering offshore and subsea projects, especially subsea equipment and module integration in onshore plants such as hydraulic power units and chemical skids.
• Practical knowledge of equipment delivery, HSE scope and constraints of simultaneous project activities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of logistics and the timely delivery of services, equipment and materials.
• Problem-solving, stakeholder management and ability to handle competing priorities in a small, multidisciplinary team.
• Current BOSIET, T-BOSIET or FOET certification, Golden Rules training, valid OGUK or equivalent medical certificate, seaman's book and valid OPITO CA-EBS certification.