Offshore Construction Lead at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

• The Offshore Construction Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing offshore construction activities for oil and gas development projects in Nigerian offshore and shallow water environments.
• The role ensures the safe, timely, and cost-effective transportation, installation, hook-up, and handover of offshore facilities in compliance with HSSE standards, regulatory requirements, and project objectives.
• The position plays a critical role in managing contractors, interfaces, and offshore execution risks while ensuring alignment with Nigerian regulatory frameworks, local content requirements, and JV partner expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the transportation and installation of offshore structures including jackets, piles, topsides, and bridges within approved cost and schedule
• Support load-out activities for jackets and piles (in-country fabrication) and topsides and bridges (out-of-country fabrication)
• Manage T&I contractor activities, installation windows, and all interfaces between fabricators and installation contractors
• Coordinate and manage interfaces with Wells, EPF1, EPF2, HUC, Pipelay, Logistics,
• HSSE, and CSU teams
• Provide visible HSSE leadership, ensuring compliance with Life Saving Rules, Goal
• Zero, and SIMOPs requirements
• Oversee offshore installation engineering, lifting, hoisting, marine utilities, and structural integrity assessments
• Participate in risk assessments, project reviews, and Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Ensure seamless handover of offshore facilities to Hook-Up & Commissioning (HUC) contractors
• Drive cost optimization and risk mitigation through effective inspection, maintenance, and execution strategies
• Lead, coach, and supervise offshore construction contract staff and contingent resources

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Marine Engineering)
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
• At least 10 years in offshore execution roles
• Minimum of 5 years in an offshore leadership position
• Strong track record in contract and contractor management
• Strong leadership capability in offshore gas production and mega-project execution
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven HSSE leadership with experience managing SIMOPs and multiple contractors
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction, marine logistics, emergency response, and safety management systems
• Ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary challenges under high-pressure conditions
• Willingness to work offshore and at international fabrication sites
• High resilience, adaptability, and commitment to inclusive leadership
• Project Management qualification is an added advantage