Job Overview:

The Senior Principal Marine Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in both project execution and commercial bidding activities by providing expert support and leadership. The position involves overseeing pipeline welding qualification strategies, material selection and engineering, front end procurement activities, ensuring execution readiness, and supporting fabrication, marine, and offshore operations.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Supporting tendering, estimating, and bid evaluations
Ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and certifying authority requirements
Driving innovation in production processes, automation, and materials
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Provide leadership and technical support to operations and project management teams
Review, approve, and manage procedures in coordination with clients and certifying authorities
Select materials, participate in vendor audits and selection, support project execution until completion
Support tendering activities, including cost estimation, productivity analysis, and technical reviews
Provide execution support across fabrication, marine, and offshore phases, including performance monitoring and quality assurance
Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production and material issues
Drive development and implementation of mechanized/automated production and participate in R&D initiatives
Manage training programs, competency development, and mentoring of marine personnel
Ensure compliance with QHSES requirements and promote safe working practices

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering preferably metallurgy or mechanical, or related field
Professional certification such as EWE/IWE, CEng, PE, or equivalent (preferred)
Minimum 20+ years of experience in offshore and/or onshore pipeline production
Strong knowledge of procedures, qualification processes, and inspection standards
Solid understanding of QHSE requirements related to a production environment
Proven experience in project planning, execution, and compliance management
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex project requirements

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