Manager Marine Operations; Transportation & Installation

Job Overview

The Manager Marine Operations (Batam Marine Base Manager) is responsible for managing and coordinating vessels, equipment, and personnel that are being mobilized or demobilized at McDermott’s fabrication yard in Batam, for offshore construction operations. This position supports the Marine Department in preparing vessels and equipment to execute offshore construction operations.

• Ensure all operations and activities are performed safely and timely.
• Take responsibility for ensuring the assigned work scope meets McDermott and client technical requirements/standards and is completed within allocated budgets.
• Oversee fabrication/preparation activities necessary to prepare vessels/barges for offshore installation operations, including clearances and movements of vessels/barges, personnel, and equipment into and out of McDermott’s Fabrication Yard in Batam.
• Manage the mobilization/demobilization of offshore marine spreads for execution of offshore operations.
• Direct and support the marine team under the Marine Base Manager’s control to meet deadlines and deliver all work scopes as planned.
• Manage and develop a team of Indonesian Marine Field Engineers who coordinate the mobilization/demobilization of vessels/barges, personnel, and equipment.
• Coordinate with the McDermott Fabrication Team, who has overall control of the yard.
• Coordinate with local authorities to arrange clearances.
• Reconcile day‑to‑day charges for operations performed in the yard.
• Communicate well at all levels, be proactive, problem‑solving, and support the Field Engineers.
• Build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Work overtime as required.
• Be based full time in Batam, Indonesia.

• 10+ years of experience managing marine/marine base operations.
• Experience managing a team of 8 or more direct reports.
• Understanding of offshore heavy lift, pipelay, and subsea projects.
• Good communication, coordination, and organizing skills; able to work with minimal supervision and liaise efficiently with other team members and stakeholders.
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Stakeholder‑management skills – proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external parties.
• Delivery oriented; able to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of offshore T&I projects, including execution, safety management, budget control, schedule control, and quality control management.
• Detailed understanding of vessels, equipment, and crew logistics.
• Detailed understanding of vessel berthing operations, yard lifting operations, fabrication/hot‑work operations, and the associated HSE requirements/procedures.
• Familiar with international codes and standards.