Marine Lead

Job Opportunity: Marine Lead
Location: Qatar (70% Onshore / 30% Offshore)
Industry: Oil & Gas / Maritime


Working Conditions:

• Working Hours: 8–10 hours per day
• Working Days: 6 days per week (26 days per month)
• Leave Rotation: 12 weeks On / 2 weeks Off

  Job Purpose
The Marine Lead (COMP) will steward and execute all project marine units’ safety and quality assurance activities, while also functioning as the Project Marine Coordinator throughout the Marine Execution phase. This role provides expert guidance on marine operations, ensures compliance with maritime protocols, and resolves operational challenges to maintain efficiency, safety, and reliability. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences, marine disciplines, or engineering OR Diploma in marine/nautical disciplines.
• STCW II/2 and STCW III/2 Certifications required.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 8 years seagoing experience as shipboard engineer or sea officer, including 1 year as Chief Engineer or Master.
• Offshore marine unit management experience in oil & gas.
• Deep knowledge of international maritime regulations, codes, and standards.
• Strong understanding of offshore installation, construction vessels, heavy lifts, pipe/cable lay, jack-up barges, DSVs, etc.
• Middle East experience is an advantage.
• Prior Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) or Marine Consultancy background preferred (OVID accreditation advantageous).

Key Responsibilities
Marine Assurance & Compliance

• Oversee Vessel Suitability Surveys and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Ensure all marine units maintain valid OVID reports and compliance documentation.
• Conduct competency assessments of senior officers and coordinate approvals with OPCO Marine.
• Review, vet, and steward Marine Unit Acceptance (MUA) documentation.
• Manage Marine Operations Safety Induction (MOSI) for all project personnel.

Operational Oversight

• Lead adherence to QatarEnergy LNG Marine Operations Procedure (MOP).
• Manage periodic vessel inspections, safety walks, and quality checks.
• Serve as focal point for defect/breakdown management and MOP violations.

Incident & Performance Management

• Support incident investigation, reporting, and lessons-learned processes.
• Track and report Marine KPIs, performance standards, and compliance matrices.
• Contribute actively to bi-monthly marine incident review sessions.

Demobilization

• Coordinate marine unit demobilization and MUA closeout.
• Issue performance reviews and share feedback with stakeholders.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.