Job Abstract

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Responsible for taking lead and supporting roles in drafting, negotiating and concluding contractual negotiations related to Oceaneering’s business lines in the region in accordance with the company’s global contracting principles and processes. Responsible for delivery of regional contracting support to all Oceaneering business lines, procurement, supply chain and for supervision, management and development of team of regional Contracts Specialists.

ESSENTIAL

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer all forms of customer and supply chain contracts and subcontracts for high-complexity and/or global projects related to the provision of onshore and offshore services and the domestic and international sale and purchase of goods, in compliance with Oceaneering’s policies and procedures.
• Advise Contract Specialists on drafting, review, negotiation and administration of contracts and subcontracts for the provision of onshore and offshore services and the domestic and international sale and purchase of goods in compliance with Oceaneering policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the drafting, implementation, and enforcement of contracting policies, procedures and training as required by the Legal Department for application on a regional basis.
• Interface with bids-and-proposals, sales, supply chain and operations personnel to understand and contractually mitigate work-related risk.
• Liaise with Legal, Tax, Finance, Insurance and other internal departments on respective issues to ensure that all contracts comply with Oceaneering’s contracting guidelines or other guidelines issued by the Legal Department.
• Act as first point of contact for Commercial and Operations in the event of contractual disputes.
• Maintain contracts files and database with respect to contracts reviewed. Serve as co-administrator of contracts management database.
• Support executive/senior and business unit management in applying contracting principles to understand, address, and mitigate risks associated with various scopes of work.
• Devise and conduct contracts-related training of operations personnel and other personnel.
• Supervise, coach and mentor regional Contracts Specialists, including setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results in coordination with the Legal Department.
• Analyze revenues and expenses line against the department’s budget.
• Assist in the preparation of budget and performance reports for Senior Management.
• Prepare presentations to present to Senior Executives.
• Maintain an awareness of relevant law and regulation in coordination with the Legal Department.
• Some travel both international and domestic may be required.
• On occasion, work additional hours on short notice and be accessible after normal working hours as may be necessary to meet operational demands.
• Other duties as assigned. The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

To be a successful candidate you would typically have broad qualifications, experience, skills, and knowledge, including:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Ideally at least five (5) years’ experience in commercial contracting.

• Knowledge of indemnity structures and risk mitigation utilized in energy (including offshore oil and gas) service contracts is essential.
• Knowledge and experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating and administering complex contracting arrangements and structures.
• Prior team leadership and mentoring experience.

DESIRED

• Law degree.
• Energy services and/or heavy manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
• Familiar with industry standard contracts.
• Managerial experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Skill to extract and present information in logical and concise way to audiences of varying backgrounds.
• Skill to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
• Knowledge of MS Office.

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors