Corporate overview Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to for more information on our business, people and values. We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry faces now and in the future Aker Solutions Houston (ASH) is established for the purpose of creating value for clients and owners by providing superior customer service to operators within the oil and gas industry. Superior customer service will be achieved through continual improvement, leadership involvement, demonstration of initiative, proactive anticipation of client demands, diligent attention to detail, and an effective HSE program designed to identify, report, and prevent unwanted conditions. ASA shall be a good corporate citizen acting in line with the interests of the US Authorities and the general public. Responsibilities and tasks Objectives: Ensure the preparation, planning and execution of operations to be performed either by Aker Solutions Houston or by subcontracted staff in the offshore team. Responsibilities/Activities: Operations: • Organise and perform offshore operations on-site. • Ensure that all maintenance and repair on facilities and equipment is carried out safely, efficiently and in full compliance with company operating procedures and statutory laws so that they remain in perfect and safe working conditions. • Review and maintain installation procedures. • Carry out other activities as designated by the line manager. • Conduct any activity within the scope of the post holder's competences. • In the event of a system failure, take charge of systems for which the post holder is responsible until normal operation is restored. Team Coordination: • Work with the team to assist specialized staff working offshore. • Manage and participate in the installation of equipment delivered by Aker Solutions Houston. • Coordinate all team employees, including sub-suppliers, where appropriate. • Be present at shift-change meetings. • Maintain good customer communication. • Ensure daily communications with Onshore Operations. • Manage the team of technicians for which the post holder is responsible. Administrative Activities: • Write reports in accordance with the procedure reports. • Record offshore activities on the applicable form, including the completion of the following forms as needed: Meeting report & Incident report. • Update and archive all reports in binders provided by Aker Solutions Congo Onshore Support (to be delivered to Aker Solutions Houston once the installation is concluded). • Ensure that time sheets are signed by the customer before team members leave the platform. • Ensure that overtime has been authorised by the customer and recorded on the time sheets. • Establish a convenient time with the customer for trainees to work offshore (this should be coordinated with the line manager). Qualifications & personal attributes • Vocational training as a minimum. • 5 to 10 years' offshore work experience. • Fluent in English and knowledge of French would be an advantage • User-level IT skills.