Offshore Decommissioning Logistics Manager

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Decommissioning Logistics Manager who has spent at least the last 5 years in the trenches of offshore oil and gas, marine operations, or offshore construction. This is a great opportunity to act as the "nerve center" for a major project, taking full ownership of a complex logistics chain where every move counts.
The PersonThe ideal candidate is someone who has lived and breathed offshore operations. You are the type of person who stays calm when the weather turns or a vessel schedule shifts because you’ve already got a backup plan ready. You have the mileage to see a bottleneck coming weeks in advance and the confidence to make quick, high-stakes decisions to keep things moving. We need a sharp, organized leader who speaks the language of both the rig and the port.
The RoleYou will lead the end-to-end integration of personnel, vessels, and equipment. This involves synchronizing vessel schedules with technical work packs, managing Personnel on Board (POB) forecasts, and coordinating helicopter crew changes. You are the essential link between onshore supply bases and offshore leadership, ensuring the operation remains seamless and efficient.
Main Requirements for SuccessTo be successful in this role, you must bring a deep background in offshore operations and a proven track record in the following:

• Industry Tenure: 5+ years of coordination experience in offshore oil & gas, marine operations, or offshore construction (direct decommissioning experience is the gold standard here).
• Technical Command: Expertise in managing offshore manifests and transportation across air, sea, and land.
• Proactive Planning: The ability to maintain a 2–12 week rolling look-ahead to keep the project moving and stay ahead of bottlenecks.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in IMDG/Dangerous Goods protocols and the safety regulations governing port and airport operations.
• Operational Resilience: A proven ability to re-engineer logistics plans on the fly in response to mechanical issues or weather shifts.
• Precise Communication: The capacity to brief senior stakeholders on risks and constraints with total clarity and brevity.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Logistics Execution: Maintain the master plan for vessel movements, port calls, and aviation support.
• Capacity & POB Management: Oversee bed-space optimization, manifest accuracy, and the full mobilization/demobilization cycle.
• Operational Readiness: Ensure heavy-lift gear, subsea tools, and waste containers are staged and ready for critical execution windows.
• Contractor & Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for project managers, rig leadership (OIM), and third-party service providers.
• Commercial Oversight: Monitor logistics spend against budget and identify efficiency opportunities that maintain a high standard of safety.

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