Offshore Director

About the Role

Front End Limited Company is seeking an Offshore Director to lead its entire offshore business and operations. This full-time role, based in Al Khobar, requires a leader who can unify marine operational command, fleet management, offshore project delivery, regulatory compliance, and commercial leadership. The Offshore Director will report directly to the CEO and is accountable for ensuring safe and efficient fleet operations, as well as precise execution of offshore work with protected margins.

Scope of Offshore Business

The Offshore Director will oversee Front End's full offshore capability portfolio across the marine asset lifecycle, from seabed to surface, encompassing oil & gas, renewables, and maritime infrastructure. This includes:

• Construction & Installation: Marine vessel chartering, subsea installation, offshore platform transportation and heavy-lift installation, subsea pipeline installation and trenching, and subsea packer and anchor systems.
• Surveying & Monitoring: Pre-lay and post-lay subsea surveys, as-laid and as-built verification, platform and subsea structure inspections, marine seismic acquisition, multiphysics and CSEM surveys, floating LiDAR for offshore wind, and structural monitoring.
• Drilling & Decommissioning: Jack-up rig operations, offshore drilling, and offshore platform removal and decommissioning.
• Logistics & Support: Emergency and routine fueling for offshore vessels, autonomous aerial logistics, ROV operations and subsea intervention, and integrated offshore support services.
• Offshore Mining: Polymetallic nodule collection and subsea mining technologies.

Key Responsibilities

The Offshore Director's responsibilities span several critical areas:

• Fleet Management & Marine Operations: Overall accountability for safe, compliant, and commercially optimal operation of the owned and chartered fleet, maximizing utilization, and minimizing off-hire. This includes directing offshore unit movements, overseeing DP operations, lifting operations, and governing diving and ROV operations.
• Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Owning the offshore P&L, setting and delivering annual business plans, and building and converting the offshore commercial pipeline. This involves defining commercial strategy, structuring contracts, and developing strategic partnerships.
• HSE, Marine Assurance & Regulatory Compliance: Championing an uncompromising HSE culture, ensuring full compliance with Saudi Aramco Marine / Offshore Operations Manual and international standards (IMO, DNV, BIMCO, OCIMF, ISPS), and directing emergency management.
• Offshore Project Delivery & Port Operations: Accountable for the delivery of contracted offshore projects, overseeing port and shore-base operations, and ensuring cargo and equipment standards.
• People, Competency & Saudization: Leading and developing the offshore organization, governing crew manning and qualifications, and driving Saudization of the marine workforce.
• Financial & Commercial Management: Building and maintaining the offshore financial and operating model, defending target margins, and approving bids within delegated authority.

Saudi Aramco Marine Operations Compliance Mandate

The Offshore Director must operate and ensure organizational adherence to the Saudi Aramco Marine / Offshore Operations Manual. Direct accountability for compliance covers Health, Safety & Environment, Management of Emergencies, Contractor Vessel Operations, Port Operations, and Crew Manning, Competency & Fitness.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Essential:

  • Senior leadership experience (typically 15+ years) in offshore marine / OSV operations, with a substantial track record managing fleets and offshore projects in the oil & gas sector.
  • Demonstrable P&L ownership and commercial / business-development success in winning and profitably delivering offshore charter and/or subsea/project contracts.
  • Deep, current working knowledge of Saudi Aramco offshore/marine operating requirements and the regional offshore market.
  • Strong command of marine HSE, marine assurance, and international standards (IMO, DNV, BIMCO, OCIMF, ISPS).
  • A marine/nautical or engineering background (*, Master Mariner / Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency, or an engineering degree) combined with business education (MBA or equivalent commercial credential strongly preferred).
  • Experience operating at an executive level and reporting to a CEO or Board.

• Desirable:

  • Established Saudi Aramco and tier-1 client relationships and qualification experience.
  • Experience with subsea, survey, drilling support, decommissioning, and/or offshore renewables scopes.
  • Knowledge of Saudization frameworks and the Saudi maritime regulatory environment; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Work Type

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 10 years of experience. Salary information will be disclosed during the interview process.