Offshore Installation Superintendent

About the role

The Offshore Installation Superintendent will lead the safe and efficient execution of offshore installation activities for a major international client. This senior position oversees all aspects of the offshore facility, including personnel, safety, maintenance, and operations, ensuring readiness for the installation campaign.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise offshore teams of engineers, technicians and support staff.
• Coordinate daily installation activities, monitor progress targets and optimise resource use.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE regulations and industry standards.
• Act as the focal point between the client’s Production Operation and the Contractor Operation Manager, managing SIMOPS and PTW processes.
• Manage change processes, respond to emergencies and enforce safety procedures, risk assessments and emergency response plans.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of marine construction experience.
• At least 10 years in subsea ultra‑deepwater offshore installation.
• 5+ years supervising offshore pipelay and heavy‑lift vessel operations.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making and communication skills under pressure.
• Fluent English; Portuguese knowledge preferred.

Required skills

• Marine construction and subsea installation expertise.
• Offshore pipelay and heavy‑lift vessel supervision.
• Dynamic positioning systems (DP3, DP2) operation.
• HSE regulation implementation and compliance.
• HAZID/HIRA risk assessment processes.