Vessel Lead

We're Hiring: Vessel Lead (DP2 Workboat) | Offshore | Qatar Location: Qatar Offshore Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG Contract Type: Long-Term Contract Work Environment: 100% Offshore Rotation & Work Schedule ✅ 28 Days ON / 28 Days OFF ✅ 12 Hours per Day ✅ 7 Days per Week About the Role We are seeking an experienced Vessel Lead (DP2 Workboat) to represent the Company onboard Diving Support Vessels (DSV) and Cable Lay Vessels (CLV), ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-compliant execution of offshore subsea construction activities. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Act as the Company Site Representative (CSR) onboard DSV/CLV vessels. 🔹 Serve as the primary interface between Company, Contractors, Offshore Construction Managers, and vessel crews. 🔹 Monitor offshore construction activities to ensure compliance with Company procedures, specifications, risk assessments, and execution plans. 🔹 Coordinate and manage SIMOPS, PTW activities, and operational interfaces within proximity to Company offshore assets. 🔹 Support incident response, troubleshooting, and offshore decision-making. 🔹 Lead offshore execution teams in a multicultural environment. 🔹 Ensure Diving and ROV equipment certifications, audits, and close-out actions are completed and maintained. 🔹 Oversee marine vessel operations and ensure compliance with Company marine requirements. 🔹 Issue ePTWs and act as Company Area Operator for assigned marine vessels. 🔹 Provide daily progress updates and operational reports to the Onshore PMT. Requirements Educational Requirements ✔ High School Diploma or equivalent Mandatory Certifications ✔ OPITO T-BOSIET ✔ OPITO H2S ✔ IMCA Dive Supervisor Certificate ✔ Valid Offshore Medical (Preferred) Experience Requirements ✅ Minimum 15 years offshore installation experience ✅ Minimum 5 years experience as: Offshore Construction Manager Company Site Representative (CSR) DSV Superintendent ✅ Minimum 5 years experience as: Diver Air Dive Supervisor Saturation Dive Supervisor ✅ Strong experience onboard: Diving Support Vessels (DSV) Cable Lay Vessels (CLV) DP2 Vessels ✅ Experience in: Offshore construction Subsea installation Diving operations ROV operations Vessel management SIMOPS PTW systems ✅ Experience with offshore installation of subsea structures and offshore facilities ✅ Working knowledge of lifting, rigging, marine safety, and offshore construction standards Key Skills 🔹 Offshore Leadership 🔹 Contractor Management 🔹 Marine Operations 🔹 Dive Operations 🔹 Subsea Construction 🔹 SIMOPS Coordination 🔹 PTW Management 🔹 Incident Response 🔹 Risk Assessment & HAZID/HIRA 🔹 Team Leadership & Communication 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.