Client Site Representative (Supervisory Level) – Offshore Angola

Position Title: Senior Client Site Representative / Offshore Company Site Representative (CSR)

Job Level: Supervisory / Lead Level

Location: Offshore Angola (FPSO / Offshore Operations)

Contract: 3 years extendable

Work Schedule / Rotation: 4 Weeks ON / 4 Weeks OFF

Employment Type: Contract / Rotational Offshore Assignment

Position Overview

The Supervisory Client Site Representative (CSR) acts as the primary focal point and key representative on the offshore asset. Operating on behalf of the project contractor/service provider in close collaboration with major international oil company standards, the Supervisory CSR ensures that all offshore brownfield, EPCIC, piping, structural, mechanical maintenance, tie-ins, and hook-up activities are executed safely, within budget, on schedule, and to strict technical specifications.

The role holds direct supervisory responsibility for overall offshore work execution, safety leadership, contractor performance management, and interface management on the offshore installation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Health, Safety, Environment, & Quality (HSEQ) Leadership

• Act as the primary champion for safety offshore, driving a Zero-Harm culture and enforcing full compliance with offshore safety management systems (SMS), Permit-To-Work (PTW) procedures, SIMOPS protocols, and local Angolan regulatory requirements.

• Lead daily toolbox talks, safety meetings, risk assessments (HAZID/JOB Safety Analysis), and site safety audits.

• Ensure all offshore lifting, hot work, confined space entries, working at height, and brownfield tie-in activities adhere strictly to international safety standards and life-saving rules.

• Manage, investigate, and report any incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions, ensuring swift implementation of corrective actions.

2. Supervisory & Site Execution Management

• Direct and supervise all multi-disciplinary offshore work scopes (piping, mechanical, structural modification, asset integrity, and maintenance/shutdown execution).

• Serve as the principal site authority overseeing site construction teams, subcontractors, third-party specialists, and offshore operational interfaces.

• Manage simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) between ongoing field production activities and project execution scopes.

• Oversee site pre-commissioning, pressure testing, line reinstatement, and handover processes to field operations teams.

3. Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main offshore communication link between the onshore project management team, offshore installation manager (OIM), client operations representatives, and sub-tier contractors.

• Issue daily progress reports (DPR), look-ahead schedules, resource tracking reports, and technical query logs to onshore engineering and project leadership.

• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), Technical Queries (TQs), and Management of Change (MOC) proposals directly at the site level.

4. Planning, Schedule & Resource Control

• Review and approve 2-week look-ahead schedules to optimize bed allocation, logistics, equipment availability, and personnel movement offshore.

• Monitor progress against project KPIs, milestones, and productivity targets; identify bottlenecks and implement mitigation plans immediately.

• Ensure efficient material management, tracking offshore inventory, tool availability, and equipment certification status.

5. Local Content & Leadership

• Mentor, coach, and support the development of national Angolan offshore technical and supervisory personnel in line with local content policies and industry capability development goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certifications

• Degree / Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering (Mechanical, Offshore, Structural, or Marine) OR equivalent field experience in offshore oil & gas construction.

• BOSIET with CA-EBS (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) valid for offshore Angola deployment.

• Valid Offshore Medical Certificate (OGUK / International standard).

• Industry-standard HSE & PTW certifications (e.g., NEBOSH IGC or equivalent offshore safety supervisory certifications).

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of offshore oil and gas experience, with at least 5+ years in a Supervisory / Client Site Representative / Site Lead role.

• Strong background in offshore brownfield modifications, FPSO hook-ups, industrial piping, mechanics, structural installations, and shutdown/turnaround execution.

• Demonstrated experience working on deepwater offshore fields in West Africa (specifically offshore Angola).

• Proven track record in managing SIMOPS on producing FPSOs or offshore platforms.

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Deep understanding of international offshore oil & gas codes, piping standards (ASME, API), and pressure testing procedures.

• Proficient in permit-to-work systems, risk assessment methodologies, and safety leadership tools.

• Advanced leadership, conflict management, and decision-making skills under high-pressure offshore environments.

• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities in English; working knowledge of Portuguese or French is highly advantageous.