Marine Advisor
60992306
Posted: 25/09/2026
- Negotiable
- Azerbaijan, Baku
- Contract
Job title: Marine Advisor
Service Description
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (permanent)
Job dimensions
Managerial Dimensions:
Direct reports to: Logistics Manager
Economic Dimensions:
Contribution to FOPS objectiv[HA1.1][RO1.2]es
a. Production 450 MMSCFD and 38K BOPD
b. OPEX 76.4 MUSD/Y
c. MCI: 465
Contribution to FFD Objectives:
a) 4 subsea wells
b) Drillex 1029 MUSD Functional Dimensions:
1. Operational readiness and execution
2. Safety, Compliance, and HSE Integration
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
Activities
• Act as the appointed Marine Advisor for TEPAb, providing consultancy and technical support during offshore projects, rig moves, and other specialist marine activities.
• Ensure marine operations are conducted safely and in accordance with Company Rules, applicable marine standards, legislation and approved procedures.
• Ensure appropriate planning, selection and vetting of vessels operating on behalf of TEPAb.
• Provide marine technical advice to management, Logistics, Drilling, Operations, Projects, HSE and other relevant functions.
• Ensure appropriate marine qualification and competency requirements for personnel involved in management or supervision of marine operations.
• Review marine risk assessments, vessel manning levels, crew qualifications and competencies for planned operations.
• Review procedures for movement or deployment of moorings and anchors of watercraft at offshore sites.
• Provide technical input to marine tenders, contracts, procurement and Scope of Work development.
• Manage and monitor marine contractor and vessel-owner performance.
• Support vessel chartering and ensure safe and optimal utilization of the vessel fleet.
• Ensure marine emergency preparedness and oil spill response arrangements are maintained.
• Promote a strong safety mindset among contractors and subcontractors.
• Support marine HSEQ reporting, audits, incident investigations and continuous improvement.
• Participate in vessel inspections, marine audits and contractor assurance activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with Operations, HSE, Projects, Drilling, Logistics, Inspection and other relevant functions.
• Maintain effective communication with vessel owners, marine contractors, inspection bodies and authorities.
HSE Responsibilities
• Support and implement TEPAb HSEQ management system (plans, procedures and specifications)
• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour about HSEQ rules & requirements, as well as Company Ethics & “Code of Conduct” policy.
• Participate in Project reviews and make recommendations based on relevant experience.
• Promote HSE culture within the team and ensure HSE related topics are treated as top priorities in the discipline (Derogation, HAZOP, HAZID, HSE action plan, PRs actions, etc.)
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of Environmental management and Energy efficiency System processes.
Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor
Context and environment
The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. Absheron Early Production Scheme (EPS) is an early development phase started first gas production July -2023. The FFD project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP).
Qualifications/Experience required[HA2.1]
• Education: Master Mariner background or equivalent marine professional qualification, with relevant offshore experience, including: management and supervision of vessel operations, experience with Dynamic Positioning, vessel inspections and audit.
• Knowledge of applicable marine law, maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including offshore operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external relationships.
• Autonomous, results-oriented, accountable and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Languages: Fluent English, written and spoken.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Service Description
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (permanent)
Job dimensions
Managerial Dimensions:
Direct reports to: Logistics Manager
Economic Dimensions:
Contribution to FOPS objectiv[HA1.1][RO1.2]es
a. Production 450 MMSCFD and 38K BOPD
b. OPEX 76.4 MUSD/Y
c. MCI: 465
Contribution to FFD Objectives:
a) 4 subsea wells
b) Drillex 1029 MUSD Functional Dimensions:
1. Operational readiness and execution
2. Safety, Compliance, and HSE Integration
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
Activities
• Act as the appointed Marine Advisor for TEPAb, providing consultancy and technical support during offshore projects, rig moves, and other specialist marine activities.
• Ensure marine operations are conducted safely and in accordance with Company Rules, applicable marine standards, legislation and approved procedures.
• Ensure appropriate planning, selection and vetting of vessels operating on behalf of TEPAb.
• Provide marine technical advice to management, Logistics, Drilling, Operations, Projects, HSE and other relevant functions.
• Ensure appropriate marine qualification and competency requirements for personnel involved in management or supervision of marine operations.
• Review marine risk assessments, vessel manning levels, crew qualifications and competencies for planned operations.
• Review procedures for movement or deployment of moorings and anchors of watercraft at offshore sites.
• Provide technical input to marine tenders, contracts, procurement and Scope of Work development.
• Manage and monitor marine contractor and vessel-owner performance.
• Support vessel chartering and ensure safe and optimal utilization of the vessel fleet.
• Ensure marine emergency preparedness and oil spill response arrangements are maintained.
• Promote a strong safety mindset among contractors and subcontractors.
• Support marine HSEQ reporting, audits, incident investigations and continuous improvement.
• Participate in vessel inspections, marine audits and contractor assurance activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with Operations, HSE, Projects, Drilling, Logistics, Inspection and other relevant functions.
• Maintain effective communication with vessel owners, marine contractors, inspection bodies and authorities.
HSE Responsibilities
• Support and implement TEPAb HSEQ management system (plans, procedures and specifications)
• Adopt and demonstrate exemplary behaviour about HSEQ rules & requirements, as well as Company Ethics & “Code of Conduct” policy.
• Participate in Project reviews and make recommendations based on relevant experience.
• Promote HSE culture within the team and ensure HSE related topics are treated as top priorities in the discipline (Derogation, HAZOP, HAZID, HSE action plan, PRs actions, etc.)
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of Environmental management and Energy efficiency System processes.
Authority to suspend activities when there is a potential or actual threat to human life, the installation or the environment, and notify forthwith the responsible supervisor
Context and environment
The Absheron Conventional Gas & Condensates field is located offshore Azerbaijan Republic in the Caspian Sea in 500 meters depth, at about 100km southeast of Baku, 25km north-east of Shah Deniz field and 34km south of Oil Rocks production and processing facilities. Absheron Early Production Scheme (EPS) is an early development phase started first gas production July -2023. The FFD project aims at supplying natural gas for both domestic market via Sangachal main facilities (condensate) and for international export market via the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP).
Qualifications/Experience required[HA2.1]
• Education: Master Mariner background or equivalent marine professional qualification, with relevant offshore experience, including: management and supervision of vessel operations, experience with Dynamic Positioning, vessel inspections and audit.
• Knowledge of applicable marine law, maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including offshore operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external relationships.
• Autonomous, results-oriented, accountable and strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Languages: Fluent English, written and spoken.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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