Barge Vessel Client Representative – ADNOC Offshore

About the role

Bureau Veritas is looking for a Barge Vessel Client Representative (Lead ADNOC Offshore) based in Abu Dhabi, reporting to the Team Leader/Project Manager of ADNOC Offshore. The role acts as the focal point of the project and the main contact for the client, contractors, TPA and operations field personnel during offshore installation campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Establish direct contact with the client and other relevant parties, and act as the focal point for site communications with contractors, TPA and operations personnel.
• Liaise closely with the ADNOC Offshore Marine Representative on all marine-related activities.
• Ensure approved construction procedures are followed; obtain prior approval from the Project Team Leader for any changes or deviations through the Project MOC procedure.
• Develop risk assessments and mitigation measures, and supervise contractors' work daily, reporting concerns to the company.
• Review extra work and change-order requests, and report variations to contract scope and cost impact to the Project Team Leader.
• Be responsible for all members of the ADNOC Offshore site team assigned to him, from Marine, Safety, Survey, Engineering and other departments.
• Produce daily reports on progress, concerns, accidents and incidents, and recommend improvements in construction practice or design.
• Sign contractors' daily progress reports, run safety briefings, toolbox talks and drills, and monitor HSE compliance.
• Ensure emergency response plans (evacuation, medivac) are known and that a Close-Out Report is produced after the assignment.

Required profile

• At least a B.Sc. (Hon) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of total experience, including at least 10 years in offshore oil and gas construction projects, mainly on offshore construction vessels and barges (self-elevating and derrick/lay barges).
• UAE driving licence not required.
• Fluency in English; final approval subject to a successful interview.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of offshore construction practices, QA/QC, welding and coating, jacket/deck installation, anchor handling and barge movements, survey, navigation and positioning systems, pipe-laying, cable laying and riser installation, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with SOLAS/MODU and knowledge of ADNOC HSE and offshore marine standards.
• Competence to arrange work permits for contractors and to organise safety meetings and drills.