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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

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Job Summary

• The Welding Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, qualifying, and supervising all welding activities for the pipeline project.
• The role ensures full compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, and regulatory standards while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities
Technical & Engineering:

• Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records POR), and welding Procedure Qualification Tests AWPOT).
• Ensure that the required WPSs are supplied by the contractor to cover all requirements to meet code.
• Review all mechanical test results to ensure in line with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as API 1104, ASME B31.4, ASME Section X, 150 standards, and project-specific specifications.
• Provide technical support for onshore/offshore pipeline welding operations including tie-ins, hot taps, and repairs.
• Review and approve welder qualification tests and maintain welder performance records.
• Resolve welding-related technical ssues and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

Quality Assurance control:

• Ensure implementation of project welding Quality Control Plans.
• Monitor weld repair rates and recommend improvement strategies. Interface with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with NDT requirements (RT, UT, AUT, MT, PT).
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and record management for all welding activities.

Construction Support:

• Supervise welding activities during mainline welding, station piping, and facility construction.
• Coordinate with construction, inspection, and subcontractor teams.
• Support material selection, welding consumables control, and storage compliance.
• Participate in pre-weid meetings and method statement reviews.

HSE & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies during welding operations.
• Conduct welding risk assessments and method statement reviews.
• Promote afo work practices and compliance vich company and regulatory standards.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare welding performance reports and KPIS.
• Maintain welding logs, welder qualifications, NOT reports, and as-built documentation.
• Provide periodic updates to Project Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in oil & gas pipeline construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in long-distance pipeline welding (onshore/offshore).
• Strong knowledge of API 1104, ASME B31.4, ASME Section IX, ONV (where applicable), I50 3834
• Experience with automatic welding systems and mechanized welding is an advantage.
• Familiarity with AUT Systems for pipeline projects.
• Certifications (Preferred), Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or equivalent
• CSWIP 3.2/IWE/WT certification, NDT Level I| (advantageous).
• Relevant H5E certifications (advantageous)
• Excellent knowledge of pipeline integrity and welding metallurgy
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors and multicultural teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.