Barge Superintendent (Expat Role in Abu Dhabi)

Job Title: Barge Superintendent Expat Location: Abu Dhabi (Expat Assignment) Contract Type: Full-time Offshore About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Barge Superintendent to lead and manage offshore barge operations for major oil & gas construction projects. This role involves overall supervision, administration, and coordination of barge activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with operational standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all barge operations in line with approved procedures and specifications. Act as the primary representative offshore, liaising with clients, subcontractors, and project teams. Ensure readiness of the barge for mobilization/demobilization and compliance with marine requirements. Monitor anchor patterns, crane operations, marine spread coordination, and equipment maintenance. Plan and schedule construction activities with Barge Foremen and Field Engineers for optimal productivity. Implement HSE standards, conduct safety meetings, drills, and risk assessments. Manage warehousing, catering, personnel scheduling, and general administration onboard. Prepare reports on progress, incidents, and operational issues for management and client review. Requirements Requirements: Education: Secondary School Certificate with technical qualification or equivalent. Experience: Minimum 15 years in offshore construction barges (Jack-Up and Floating) within the Oil & Gas industry. Strong knowledge of offshore operations, lifting and rigging, marine systems, and HSE standards. Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills in English. Ability to manage complex projects and motivate teams under challenging conditions. Competencies: Commercial and contractual awareness. Strong negotiation and report-writing skills. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to safety and operational efficiency. Work Environment: Offshore-based role with exposure to confined spaces, heights, and extreme weather conditions. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted with 7 working days Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted with 7 working days