Logistics Base Manager

Job title: Logistics Base Manager Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (permanent) Job Description Job dimensions Managerial Dimensions: Direct reports to: Logistics Manager Economic Dimensions: Contribution to FOPS objectives a. Production 450 MMSCFD and 38K BOPD b. OPEX 76.4 MUSD/Y c. MCI: 465 Contribution to FFD Objectives: a) 4 subsea wells b) Drillex 1029 MUSD Functional Dimensions: 1. Operational readiness and execution 2. Safety, Compliance, and HSE Integration 3. Cross-Functional Coordination Activities • The job holder is responsible for the operational management, readiness and performance of the Logistics Base supporting TEPAb's Absheron FFD and multi-year drilling campaign. • Manage day-to-day Base operations and ensure adequate facilities, manpower, equipment and capacity to support offshore and drilling requirements. • Plan and coordinate the movement, handling, storage and delivery of drilling equipment, tubulars, consumables, chemicals, bulk materials, spare parts and other cargo. • Coordinate logistics requirements with Drilling, Marine, Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials, Aviation, Projects and offshore teams. • Manage warehouse, yard, pipe-yard and jetty operations, including vessel scheduling, berthing, loading/unloading and cargo transfer. • Ensure timely logistics support for drilling activities, including mobilisation/demobilisation and critical material supply. • Manage Base contractors and subcontractors, monitor performance, KPIs, costs and resource availability, and address operational deficiencies. • Monitor logistics performance, identify constraints and implement measures to improve efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness. • Maintain operational readiness and contingency arrangements for critical activities and changes to the drilling programme. • Provide operational input to logistics tenders, contracts, budgets and contractor evaluations and maintain effective reporting and stakeholder coordination. • Monitor operational and safety performance indicators and provide regular reporting to Logistics management. HSE Responsibilities • Ensure Base activities comply with applicable TEPAb/TotalEnergies HSE requirements, risk controls and Control of Work/Permit to Work processes. • Promote HSE culture and exemplary behaviour and maintain appropriate emergency preparedness. • Monitor contractor HSE performance and participate in relevant incidents, inspections and audits. • Exercise authority to suspend activities where an actual or potential threat to personnel, installation, cargo or the environment exists. Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor Context and environment The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. Absheron Early Production Scheme (EPS) is an early development phase started first gas production July -2023. The FFD project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP). Accountabilities DRILLING & BASE OPERATIONS • Maintain Base readiness and logistics capacity in line with the drilling programme. • Coordinate cargo forecasts, material availability, mobilisation/demobilisation and critical logistics activities. • Identify and resolve constraints that could impact offshore operations. CARGO & FACILITIES • Manage receipt, handling, storage, preservation and dispatch of materials and equipment. • Optimise warehouse, yard, pipe-yard and jetty capacity and utilisation. MARINE INTERFACE • Manage supply-vessel and jetty operations and optimise vessel turnaround. • Coordinate marine operational constraints with Marine Operations. CONTRACTOR & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT • Manage contractor performance against contractual KPIs/SLAs. • Monitor cargo throughput, vessel turnaround, material availability, capacity, costs and logistics delays. • Drive efficiency, cost optimisation and continuous improvement. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT • Maintain effective interfaces with Drilling, Marine, Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials, Aviation, Projects and offshore operations. • Represent the Base in operational planning and performance meetings and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues. Qualifications/Experience required • Education: University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 10 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably including Oil & Gas. • Experience with lifting and material-handling safety and understanding of lifting operations. • Experience with traffic management and vehicle safety in operational / industrial environments. • Experience with Permit to W