Hook-up Superintendent

Client of WTS Energy

The Hook-up Superintendent will oversee and manage all hook-up activities during offshore installation campaigns involving decks, jackets, and associated structures. This position ensures that all hook-up operations whether performed in the yard or offshore are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise hook-up activities for topsides, decks, jackets, and modules.
• Manage hook-up works both offshore and in fabrication yards, ensuring readiness before sail-out.
• Ensure all structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping hook-up scopes are completed as per engineering deliverables.
• Review hook-up work packs, drawings, and procedures before execution.
• Develop execution plans, work sequences, and material priorities.
• Coordinate closely with barge teams, installation crews, engineering, and construction managers.
• Supervise multi-discipline hook-up teams (riggers, fitters, welders, mechanical/electrical technicians).
• Allocate workforce and ensure optimal productivity during offshore operations.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox meetings, and ensure tasks are clearly communicated.
• Ensure hook-up work aligns with project specifications, QA/QC requirements, and international standards.
• Identify issues related to alignment, fit-up, mechanical integrity, or electrical termination and expedite resolution.
• Support QA/QC inspections and punch-list clearance.
• Enforce strict HSE policies across all hook-up operations.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and permit-to-work (PTW) processes.
• Ensure safe lifting operations and proper use of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Coordinate with fabrication yards during pre-commissioning and load-out preparations.
• Assist in resolving technical queries (TQs) or site technical issues with engineering teams.
• Work closely with commissioning teams to ensure smooth handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12 15 years of experience in offshore oil & gas construction.
• Strong background in hook-up operations for topsides, jackets, decks, or modular installations.
• Experience working on offshore construction barges, NOD vessels, or installation campaigns.
• Technical diploma or engineering degree in Mechanical, Structural, Marine, or related field.
• Valid offshore certification (BOSIET/FOET + medical).

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