Job Description: Barge Foreman – Marine EPC Project (Qatar)
Position Overview:
The
Barge Foreman
will
oversee all marine construction and offshore operations from a barge/vessel for
a large-scale Marine EPC project in Qatar. This leadership role requires strong
technical knowledge of marine construction, safety compliance, and crew
management to ensure efficient execution of subsea installation, dredging,
piling, or pipelay operations.
Key Responsibilities:
â
Barge Operations Management
·
Supervise daily barge activities
(loading/unloading, anchoring, positioning, and stability).
·
Coordinate with
Marine
Superintendents, Dive Teams, and Engineers
to execute project plans.
·
Ensure proper maintenance of barge equipment
(cranes, winches, mooring systems).
â
Construction Supervision
·
Oversee
pipelay, piling, dredging, or
structure installation
from the barge.
·
Manage
crane operations, rigging, and
material handling
safely.
·
Monitor
weather conditions
and
implement contingency plans.
â
HSE & Compliance
·
Enforce
Qatar maritime laws, IMCA, and
company QHSE policies
.
·
Conduct
daily toolbox talks, risk
assessments (JSA), and emergency drills
.
·
Maintain
barge logbooks, incident
reports, and inspection records
.
â
Crew & Subcontractor Management
·
Lead
barge crew (deckhands, operators,
welders)
and ensure productivity.
·
Liaise with
client representatives,
surveyors, and third-party inspectors
.
Qualifications & Experience:
·
Certifications:
o
STCW certifications (Marine/Offshore Safety).
o
Barge Master/Marine Foreman certification
(preferred).
o
OPITO/BOSIET (for offshore work).
·
Experience:
o
10+ years in marine construction
, with
5+ years as Barge
Foreman/Supervisor
.
o
GCC/Middle East experience (preferred).
o
Familiarity with
pipelay, piling, or
heavy lift barges
.
- Housing/allowance
- Flights
- Medical insurance
- Bonus potential
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The Swan Global team ensures staff onboarding of suitable candidates within 04-06 weeks.
We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.
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