Unit Head Coating

Do you have experience in leading coating projects in the offshore industry? Are you looking for a challenging role where you can combine your expertise in coating techniques with your leadership skills?

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We are looking for a Unit Head Coating to supervise and manage all coating-related activities within the Pipeline Production Department. In this role, you will ensure these activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and following project specifications.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Assign the Coating Engineer to tenders and projects; maintain personnel planning within the coating disciplines and onshore Training Centre (TRC).
• Approve coating methods, equipment, and consumables; ensure timely and cost-effective production as required.
• Plan, approve, and manage the timing and duration of coating activities at the TRC.
• Collect and analyse pipeline production data; advise the Manager of Production.
• Monitor daily progress of ongoing production on vessels or work sites.
• Provide tender input as requested by the Proposals Department.
• Familiarise with project requirements, define associated strategies and contribute to project preparations with the department.
• Liaise with vessel coordinators on project preparations.
• Inform the supervisor on vessels or work sites of potential non-conformant or non-efficient coating practices.
• Perform interdisciplinary checks on project-specific and general installation procedures.
• Ensure adequate follow-up of problems encountered by vessels offshore.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of coating codes.
• Maintain and expand technical and practical knowledge of production coating processes and equipment, including application of contract specifications, procedures, personnel qualifications, and new or modified techniques.
• Identify areas of improvement within the coating disciplines.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in welding, coating industry, or non-destructive testing, preferably in an offshore environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing a department.
• Knowledge of S-lay pipeline installation in general.
• In-depth knowledge of pipeline production methods.
• Understanding of requirements involving proposals, projects, and subcontracts.