Offshore Operations Manager

Job Purpose:Manage and control offshore vessel and marine operations to ensure safe execution, regulatory compliance, and effective delivery of Saudi Aramco offshore marine activities.Key Accountabilities:Strategy & Planning:Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans for vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departments/units. Manage the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices, considering leading standards, productivity improvement, and cost reductionPerformance Management:Ensure that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet Bahri’s requirements, policies, and quality standards.People & Leadership:Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the department by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing, and motivating staff to maximize performance.Budgeting & Financial Planning:Develop and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.Policies & Procedures:Manage and ensure effective implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned departmental activities so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.Functional Responsibilities:• Supervise daily Offshore Support Vessels operations, including port clearance, crew changes, and offshore logistics.• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of EPC vessels, rigs, and barges with relevant stakeholders.• Ensure compliance with Aramco HSE standards, marine guidelines, PTW systems, and applicable regulations.• Monitor vessel readiness, crew competence, and manpower deployment to ensure operational continuity.• Review operational reports, logs, incident reports, and compliance documentation.• Identify and escalate operational risks, delays, and non‑conformities as required.• Support project planning through marine resource allocation and contingency planning.• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and coordination meetings.• Act as the primary escalation point for offshore operational issues and emergencies.• Participate in audits, inspections, and client reviews to maintain compliance and operational excellence.• Evaluate supplier and service‑provider performance and recommend improvements.• Resolve operational issues with vessels, cargo, and authorities efficiently.• Ensure accurate invoicing and compliance with contractual KPIs.• Handle client complaints and implement corrective actions.• Optimize costs through effective vendor and resource management.• Develop and supervise offshore operations personnel.• Ensure customer complaints are investigated and escalated for root‑cause analysis.• Measure customer satisfaction through direct client feedback and surveys.• Maintain strong relationships with clients, service providers, port authorities, and regulatory bodies.• Serve as the first point of contact for matters within the area of responsibility.• Report service performance, issues, and recommended solutions to management.Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Marine , Nautical Science, or Offshore Operations qualification+8 years of offshore operations experience, Minimum 2 years in a supervisory/managerial or acting supervisory/managerialProven experience working on Saudi Aramco offshore projects or equivalent major oil & gas operations.