Offshore Lab Superintendent

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

Job Description

Offshore Mobile Lab Superintendent will be a qualified and experienced Geotechnical Lab technician / Engineer with a detailed operational and maintenance knowledge of offshore geotechnical labs. He has practical and theoretical background for seabed light-geotechnical site investigation, and specifically the wide range of laboratory technical equipment & resources used to conduct such operations.

• The main role is to oversee the operation and maintenance of offshore laboratory containers permanently fixed on dedicated geotechnical drilling vessels, as well as mobile offshore laboratories that can be mobilised to third party geotechnical vessels.
• He shall also be responsible to manage the spares & consumable inventory including periodic reordering as required for the projects.
• He shall manage the company internal owned technical asset inventory of spares, equipment, and consumables for offshore geotechnical labs, along with any third-party external hired equipment needed to support the offshore projects.
• He also needs to ensure that all 3rd party rental or purchased equipment is vetted prior on hire / purchase to ensure reliability during project phase.
• He shall directly supervise the internal / external manpower (including contractors) responsible for maintaining, servicing, and calibrating the Lab’s technical equipment.
• He shall be responsible to organise necessary 3rd Party contractors for supporting the equipment maintenance in the warehouse / workshops.
• He shall coordinate with Equipment Resource Manager, Project Managers, Procurement on long-term offshore lab’s resourcing strategies, and annual CAPEX / OPEX planning for Offshore Lab’s Maintenance and Equipment renewal.
• He is to ensure all laboratories operate at the highest levels of safety, technical standards and efficiency, in accordance with company procedures, Health, Safety and Quality policies.
• He shall together with Vessel Resource Manager, participate in root cause investigations concerning offshore lab equipment failures which have resulted in downtime.

About You:

• Good standard of general education, including experience in managing geotechnical labs and lab equipment.
• 3-8 years relevant experience in managing offshore and mobile laboratory operations in geotechnical or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload based on internal and external requirement.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary with Annual Wage Supplement
• Generous paid-leave
• Career & training opportunities (international opportunities possible)
• Company shuttle from various pick-up at MRT stations across Singapore
• Collective health insurance and outpatient benefits;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide help when you need extra support.
• Additional benefits: Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Weekly fitness-related activities, etc)

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

How to apply

• Please include your latest resume in the application.
• Please describe your working rights in Singapore (work pass sponsorship is subject to quota and availability).
• We regret to inform that we will only process applications made via our Careers website (and other linked portals) and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.