Ti Riser Lead

We are seeking an experienced Transportation & Installation (T&I) Riser Lead to oversee the safe and effective planning, engineering coordination, and offshore execution of riser installations, subsea facilities, and tie-in activities for a major offshore compression development project in Qatar.
The role is based in Doha at the EPC Contractor's office, with regular visits to offshore construction vessels and Diving Support Vessels (DSVs).
Key Responsibilities

• Lead T&I engineering coordination, execution planning, and offshore installation activities for risers and associated subsea facilities.
• Review and endorse engineering deliverables, installation methodologies, execution plans, risk assessments, and vessel acceptance documentation.
• Oversee stalk-on riser load-out, transportation, installation, subsea clamps, sleepers, and spool tie-ins.
• Coordinate offshore activities involving MSVs, DSVs, heavy-lift vessels, and installation contractors.
• Ensure alignment of offshore execution schedules with project milestones, shutdown windows, and SIMOPS requirements.
• Support compliance with HSE, Permit to Work (PTW), marine operations, and quality standards.
• Review technical deviations and operational changes through Project Management of Change (PMOC).
• Monitor contractor performance, offshore progress, and execution risks, recommending corrective actions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated T&I execution experience in a leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore experience aboard installation vessels, particularly in pipeline, riser, and cable installations and DSV operations.
• Extensive knowledge of offshore heavy lifting, riser stalk-on installations, load-out, transportation, and subsea operations.
• Experience working with international offshore installation contractors.
• Knowledge of HAZID, HAZOP, risk assessment processes, and relevant international codes and standards.
• Valid offshore survival certification and ability to pass an offshore medical evaluation.
• OPITO certification is an advantage.
• Strong English communication, technical coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

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