Careers

TAQA requires OIMs to support the 2026 offshore Engineering Preparation Removal and Disposal (EPRD) campaign schedule, which comprises three major decommissioning activities from Construction Support Vessels (CSVs) across three of TAQA’s disembarked assets. Activity levels increase significantly from March through late autumn, with varying durations and Personnel on Board (POB) levels driving the need for robust leadership.

TAQA requires candidates who can provide strong, safety focused oversight across these complex work scopes. Roles will operate on an equal time rota, with flexibility required to respond to operational needs. Some onshore working will also be expected during the onboarding phase to ensure alignment with project specific systems, processes, and campaign schedule.

The rate for these short-term contracts (typically 3–6 months) is competitive, reflecting the specialist expertise and leadership required for successful delivery of these critical EPRD operations.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The EPRD OIM will be responsible for all activity within TAQA installation 500m zones during the removal contractor’s preparation and lifting activities. They will hold primacy and are responsible for command and control of the TAQA installation in the event of an emergency in accordance with PFEER regulations.

During the offshore campaigns the EPRD OIM will form part of the offshore vessel team supervising preparation and lift activities executed from removal contractor vessels (on an equal time rotation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all activity within TAQA installation 500m zones during preparation and lifting activities.
• Accountable for strict application of the Safety Case requirements and exceptions and all associated procedures and processes, including management of the operational and emergency bridging documents where relevant.
• Emergency response requirements, including supporting CSV Master during all Major Emergency events and Oil Spill response. 
• Work closely with the onshore and offshore TAQA and removal contractor teams to execute the offshore works, ensuring all activities are undertaken in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner and in strict compliance with Company standards and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve permits for the removal contractor work on TAQA installations within the removal contractor permit to work system.
• Oversee compliance with TAQA Environmental permit conditions, controls, and regulator reporting, for example, during planned liquid and solid discharges during offshore cutting and removals.
• Responsible for command and control of the TAQA installation in the event of an emergency in accordance with PFEER regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

• OPITO Major Emergency Management Initial Response
• OIM Controlling Emergencies Coaching and Assessment
• OIM Rules and Regulations
• Current Offshore Medical and Survival Certificate
• MIST

Preferred

• COMET Investigation System training
• OPEP Level 1
• Offshore Search and Rescue Management (OSARM)
• Radiation Awareness for Managers and HSE professionals

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Essential

• Valid OIM certification required.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for work on offshore installations.
• Proven supervisory and people management experience in offshore or marine industries.
• Proven ability to develop highly effective working relationships – internally and externally

Preferred

• Knowledge of TAQA asset.
• Experience managing construction / modification activities.

Additional Skills / Requirements

• Collaborative and flexible approach.
• Able and willing to adjust working patterns, rotas and locations to suit project requirements, potentially at short notice.