Job Title: Barge Engineer – Offshore Jackup

Location:
Offshore Qatar (North Field, Halul Island, or Contracted
Rigs)
Employment Type:
Rotational (e.g., 28/28 or 42/21 days)
Reporting To:
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) / Rig Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Marine & Stability Operations

·
Ensure
stability and seaworthiness
of
the jackup rig during
transit, jacking, and operational phases
.

·
Monitor
ballast control systems
,
leg penetration, and seabed conditions.

·
Supervise
preloading operations
and
ensure compliance with
class society rules
(ABS, DNV, Lloyds).

2. Maintenance & Mechanical Systems

·
Oversee
marine
systems
, including:

o
Ballast pumps, piping, and valves

o
Jacking systems
(rack & pinion, hydraulic elevators)

o
Cranes, winches, and mooring equipment
(if applicable)

·
Coordinate with
Chief Mechanic &
Electrician
for integrated repairs.

3. Regulatory & Safety Compliance

·
Ensure compliance with
Qatar Energy
(QP) standards
,
IMO regulations
, and
Qatar Ministry of
Transport requirements
.

·
Conduct
stability calculations
and
maintain
trim & stability booklet
.

·
Lead
emergency drills
(collision,
grounding, leg failure scenarios).

4. Crew & Contractor Management

·
Supervise
deck crew, ballast control
operators, and marine subcontractors
.

·
Liaise with
Qatar Port Authorities
and
supply
vessel crews
during cargo operations.

5. Documentation & Reporting

·
Maintain
rig logs, class certificates,
and flag state documentation
.

·
Report incidents to
QE, Nakilat, or
vessel owner
as required.

Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

Mandatory:

·
STCW III/1 or III/2 (Chief Engineer or Second
Engineer Unlimited)

·
Barge Engineer Certification
(or equivalent marine engineering
qualification).

·
5+ years offshore experience
(3+ as Barge Engineer on
jackup
rigs
).

·
Stability Software Proficiency
(e.g., Loadicator, Kongsberg systems).

Qatar-Specific Requirements:

·
QP/QE Safety Passport

·
BOSIET/FOET with HUET
(Offshore Survival & Helicopter
Escape)

·
Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical
Certificate

Preferred:

·
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Awareness
(if rig has DP-assisted positioning).

·
Experience with Middle East rig operators
(e.g., Gulf Drilling, Shelf Drilling).

Benefits

Expected Salary in Qatar (2025)

$ 400 / day

Additional Benefits (Qatar-Specific)

·
Housing allowance
(if residing in Qatar during
off-rotation).

·
Annual flight tickets
(economy class, home country to Doha).

·
Safety bonuses
(for incident-free rotations).