Specialist, Marine Operations

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Job Specific Accountabilities

• Plan & manage tanker berthing and loading schedules in accordance with nominations.

• Monitor that the Marine Contractors perform all marine operations in proper and safe manner at Zirku or Das harbor during Day & Night shifts.

• Check, control & Issue necessary documents related to, or connected with Tanker Mooring/Loading Operations and advise TBU-OGS Team of any limitations or problems foreseen in Mooring or Loading prior to tankers arrival and ensure that copies of the above is dispatched to parties concerned such as Production, ADNOC/PPA, Site Oil Movement Coordinators Pilots/Loading Masters.

• Coordinate with Marine Contractor for strict implementation of safety rules and regulations established by the Petroleum Ports Authority (ADNOC/PPA), the port information manual prepared by Marine Department and to stop loading and advise to close the port in adverse weather conditions or if tanker / loading facilities conditions are unsafe.

• Prepare and/or review marine procedures, regulations, standing instruction and working criteria for Das and Zirku Terminal & jetty, such as tanker loading, moving, and mooring of vessels & SPMs’ tele systems.

• Guide/ Support marine emergency operations at sea, such as pollution combat and control, rescue & salvage operations, firefighting, and Oil Spill.

• Review records maintained by the contractor's Oil Spill Team with respect to Site nominee’s training and plans pertaining to OSR equipment readiness.

• Technical verification of marine contracts related to Terminals service vessels and personnel involved in technical operations and ensure that contracts are properly executed.

• Prepare detailed expenditure plan to ensure viable operations and control expenditure against agreed budgets within approved authority in line with the annual budget & 5-year Business plan.

• Create Release orders/Purchase Orders for ILSP/MTO contractor’s services.

• Raise Material Requisitions (MR)/Purchase Requisitions (PR) in SAP system for requirements related to Marine Terminal Operations.

• Verify ILSP/MTO invoices on monthly basis.

• Processing of Service Entry Sheets (SESs) in the SAP System for the services provided under ILSP/MTO.

• Act as member of “ADNOC Port Users Advisory Committee” (PUAC) for developing & ensuring safe operation of ADNOC Petroleum Ports.

• Accountable for internal & external marine audit for the Terminal Marine Operations by surveyors or by Share Holders representatives & initiate remedial action accordingly.

• Monitor that Contractor complies with safe working requirements and performance all marine functions during tolerable weather condition.

• Support and follow up the development and training of UAE Nationals in all trades related to Terminals Marine Operations.

• Monitoring KPIs of Contracted services related to terminal marine operations,

• Set priorities for Marine Operation and Maintenance works based on criticality and Company Business requirements.

• Maintain lines of communication with the Focal points of various stakeholders in the Company with respect to Marine Operation functions. Attend Formal Risk Assessments for every marine terminal operations in ADNOC Offshore concession areas.

• Provide marine advice on various stages of Offshore Terminal Development projects.

• Monitor and ensure that the contractor carries out inspection and maintenance of all DAMS and Aid to Navigation and contractor keeps all records of the same.

• Participates in marine incidents investigations / analysis, identify Root causes / provide solutions in marine discipline areas and issue recommendations to avoid reoccurrences.

• Provide technical and operational support for maintaining & observing the contractor Planned Preventive Maintenance to Minimize service interruptions and ensure continuity.

• Participate/Provide respective Terminal Site (Das or Zirku Island) with experience & best practice of marine knowledge to ensure safe execution of these projects.

• Arranging Third Party Inspection (TPI) services during marine hose replacement campaigns.

• Coordinate with third party (class certification society) for survey and to maintain valid class certification of tanker berths.

• Prepare Master Plan for tanker berth marine hose replacement campaign and planned maintenance activities.

Generic Accountabilities
Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Section / Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.

• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Section / Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section’s / Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal

• Frequent contacts with various departments / Company personnel on marine terminal operation related issues.

External

• Regular contacts with other company personnel on marine issues in relation to maintaining knowledgeable position relating to latest developments in marine units’ inspections / compliance process and keeping abreast of latest changes to international, national and company legislations.

• Maintain contact with international organizations, Gulf States, local regulatory bodies and other ADNOC Group

• Close relationship with marine organizations and classification society in respect of marine matters relating in maintaining vessels on business are fully following the marine legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in marine Engineering or equivalent relevant disciplines.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Marine Warranty Services (preferred in Offshore Industry), Marine Offshore Operations, Towage, Anchor handling, and Dynamic positioning systems (familiarity)

• knowledge of company’s operational areas considered an advantage.

• Proficient in English

Professional Certifications

• Master Mariner Certificate of competency STCW 95 II/2.

• Master/Barge Master/ Chief Engineer Offshore Construction Project