Country Manager

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Our Oil & Gas Offshore Vessel Operator client, are currently recruiting for a Country Manager, based in Doha, Qatar.
 
The Country Manager will have P&L Operational and Commercial accountability for the Qatar operations.
 
They will also be responsible for promoting the Company’s capabilities and core values, driving a new busines strategy and ensuring implementation of Company’s HSEQA system and procedures throughout the region.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
 
  • Master Mariner or Chief Engineer AND Maritime degree AND/OR educated to degree level. An MBA is advantageous.
  • 5+ year’s Marine operational & commercial experience at a senior level, including strong leadership and management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced growing entrepreneurial Marine business.
  • Experience of managing Rig Operations, specifically Well Intervention and Workover.
  • Strong Qatar network for business development, along with the ability to make decisions and contribute to the business growth strategy.
  • Excellent, interpersonal, skills with strong impact and presence in dealing with stakeholders and effective verbal and written communications.
  • Ability to manage conflict, stress, and crisis situations.
  • Result focused and ambitious.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
  • Manage the regions onshore and offshore operation, ensuring contract continuity, day rate optimisation and company’s financial targets are met.
  • Manage the company’s premises and regional office in Doha, motivating staff and ensuring compliance to company procedures for all personnel.
  • Drive compliance to company operating policies, standards, and procedures throughout the region.
  • Ensure all technical, operational, and commercial risks are identified, assessed and mitigated
  • Drive profitability, whilst continually improving operational and safety standards to exceed client expectation.
  • Develop and manage the Region’s Operating Plan, budgets, and revenue optimisation, manage and control operational cost, including office, crewing, repair and maintenance, dry-docking, logistics and mobilisation.
  • Ensure vessels comply with flag state, and all operations are compliant with class and legislative requirements at all times.
  • Provide regular operational performance reports to the GM.
  • Continually monitor purchase and requisition systems in conjunction with the supply chain manager.
  • Provide operational input into the preparation of bids and contractual documentation.
  • Monitor existing client and supplier contracts as regards escalation and contract review.
  • Undertake Business Development Activities.
  • Ensure personal comprehensive understanding of Safety Policies, Company Safety Management System and HSEQA procedures ensuring they are fully implemented on and offshore throughout the region of operation.
  • Drive continual improvement of HSE, QA performance and operation of Company Safety Management Systems in the region and deliver the Company HSE/QA targets and objectives.
  • Set a personal example with regard to health and safety matters.
 
REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER 
 
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package