Offshore Installation Managers

Middle East -Africa/ Offshore Installation Managers/ Energy / Experienced / Salary Package as per experience /Permanent/Urgent/ Job Ref: 711E003 

Job Description The OIM provides overall direction and management for safe and economical operations on the rig. 

Primary Responsibilities :
Safety: 

• Manages the response to any operational emergency situation and may shutdown rig drilling operation as deemed necessary. 
• Promotes safety and company policies as line management responsibilities. 
• Reports potential hazards to the line supervisor. 
• Demonstrates commitment to the Company safety policies by frequent discussions, review, consultations and audits made on the unit. 
• Selects appropriate standards, specifications and safe working procedures including drills and incorporate these in the operational procedures of the rig. 
• Monitors adherence to standards, specifications and procedures and review performances of department staff. 
• Ensures that staff are provided with sufficient resources and training to achieve their safety objectives. 
• Attends pre-tour and weekly safety meetings with all personnel and may attend at his/her discretion any regular department safety meeting. 
• Ensures that incidents causing harm or damages to personnel, to the environment or to equipment are properly investigated using formalized, systematic procedures and that effective measures are taken to prevent any recurrence. 
• Implements and monitors the effective execution of the Safety Training Observation Program (STOP). 
• Reviews or develops and implements Job Safety Analysis (JSA) , risk assessments and Permit to Work (PTW); ensures they have been completed as required for all tasks and that they are accurate, complete, and effectively implemented. 
• Assists the development, coordination, documentation, training, and testing of emergency preparedness plans and procedures. 
• Monitors the effectiveness and makes recommendations for improving the Company Quality Safety Management System (QSMS). 

Operations: 

• Keeps the Captain and the Rig Performance Manager informed of the state of the drill plant and the well, potential hazards, malfunction of equipment and actions taken. In general ensures effective communication with shore-based support personnel. 
• Plans and supervises the work to be done by the rig's Heads Of Department (HOD) under his/her management. 
• Supervises all the reports done by HOD's under his responsibility and by the sub contractors. 
• Supervises the implementation of the Company's procedures, standards and specifications. 
• Informs the client representative about the operations and the problems encountered. 
• Maintains a good and fair working relationship with the Client representatives. 

 Drilling: 

• Monitors performance of drilling operations to ensure safe proceedings according to customer requirements, and in an optimally efficient manner. 
• Responsible to follow proper procedure on suspension of drilling operation and securing of the well in case of an emergency. 
• Knows client and the client's rules to control a kick. 
• Supervises the entire drilling program. 
• Reviews and signs the IADC drilling report and the Official Daily Statement and all attachments & reports requested by the Company and the Client. 

Marine: 

• Ensure that all safety training, inspections and maintenance requirements of the personnel and equipment under his responsibility comply with the provisions of the STCW95 Code and SOLAS Chapter III Reg. 19.7 & 52. 

Asset Management: 

• Ensures that the preventive maintenance is properly followed in the different departments and coordinates the repairs or the maintenance to minimize the down time in cooperation with the Captain, the Technical Coordinator and the Rig Asset Manager. 
• Ensures that all inspections are properly conducted. 
•  Reviews monthly inventory reports to ensure adequate supplies for the rig and crew.
• Provides input to the annual plan and budget; monitors budget to ensure cost effective operations; reviews and approves all rig expenses 

General Management:

• Provides required financial and operational reports and forecasts. 
• Provides input and recommendations for the hiring, transfers, promotions, and terminations of rig personnel. 
• Ensures the roles, responsibilities, accountabilities, and performance measures of direct reports are defined, understood, and enforced. 
• Establishes goals and priorities with direct reports. 
• Monitors the performance of direct reports and performs annual appraisal. 
• Reviews performance against unit measures; establishes initiatives with the team to achieve goals and objectives. 
• Assesses the competencies of direct reports. Coaches, mentors, and works with them to enhance required competencies. 
• Develops and implements mechanisms to achieve effective communication, coordination of effort, information flow, and learning with direct reports. Ensures a high level of productivity, teamwork, and employee satisfaction among the rig crew. 
• Ensures rig supervisors are informed of any operational, maintenance, environmental, health, safety, training, and quality issues, and works with the team or individual supervisors to develop and implement effective solutions. 

Personnel: 

• Oversees that all operations rig personnel are trained and certified for their particular job according to the Company Safety Training Matrix, as well as all regulatory, statutory, and client requirements before performing the job. 
• Ensures all operations rig personnel training and certificates are up-to-date. 
• Ensures that all new personnel receive an offshore safety induction. 
• Oversees that all subcontractors are qualified for the job they will perform prior to starting work. 
• Reviews and authorizes work permits. 
• Ensures training responsibilities of rig supervision are effectively discharged; requests additional training programs as needed. 
• Interfaces between shore base and crew regarding personnel issues, problems, and queries. 
• Reviews time sheets for the rig staff under his management. 
• Manages together with the Captain, conflicts among crew and supervision. 

QualificationsEducation: 

• High school diploma or educational equivalent as minimum. 
• BS or Engineer degree preferred. 

Professional Experience and Skills 

• 2 years experience as Operation Engineer, Captain or Senior Toolpusher on Dynamic Positioned rigs needed. 
• Supervisory experience is necessary. 
• English speaker necessary. Bi-lingual is preferred (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese).
• Verbal communication skills necessary. 
• Ability to interact with individuals in a cross-cultural environment. 
• Leadership and employee development skills. 
• Team oriented. 

Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, and Other Requirements: 

• Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required. 
• Offshore Installation Manager Certification is preferred. 
• Certified in all required safety training programs, including but not limited to underwater safety, fire fighting, and helicopter underwater escape. 
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests. 

To apply for this job, please send an updated CV to cv@santane.co.uk quoting Job reference no. or alternatively call +44(0) 7805049876 to discuss further.