Supervisor - Aids to Navigation Workshop

About the role

ADNOC Logistics & Services, the logistics arm of ADNOC Group, is hiring a Supervisor for its Aids to Navigation (AtoN) workshop in Abu Dhabi. The role keeps AtoN vessels and associated marine workshop and yard activities perfectly maintained so that breakdowns are minimised, and ensures adherence to the international IALA navigation standards. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the AtoN Manager on operations so that work aligns with corporate requirements, ADNOC PPA and IALA standards.
• Oversee the installation of mooring and lighting equipment on AtoNs to support safe entry and exit of vessels from ports.
• Coordinate yard activities with the AtoN teams, including crane operations, welding and painting.
• Verify that all Aids to Navigation are working properly and update the team on any irregularities.
• Assist the Base Manager in surveying navigational routes and in maintenance and emergency call-outs.
• Implement AtoN operations and maintenance policies and procedures, and supervise the AtoN maintenance database.
• Plan maintenance programmes, lead quality control in line with IALA standards and ISO 9001:2015, and keep the AtoN system updated with IALA standards.
• Ensure operations follow HSE requirements, safe working instructions and SOPs, and review AtoN risk assessments.
• Prepare for internal and external audits, implement on-site survey and emergency response teams, and coordinate emergency response with stakeholders.
• Develop AtoN budgets, advise on purchase requisitions, and forecast spare parts, consumables and equipment needs to keep stock levels credible and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Train and develop the AtoN team, and remain on call 24 hours a day.

Required profile

• HND, Diploma, Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in the Aids to Navigation field.
• IALA AtoN Level 1 certification.
• STCW, T-BOSIET and a commercial boat operator licence are preferred; heavy truck and forklift licences are preferred.