We are seeking dynamic and experienced professionals to join our Make Ready for Retirement Team as part of an ongoing project supporting the operational readiness and shutdown planning of offshore assets targeted for decommissioning. The position is based in Cabinda, Angola on a 5 week on 5 weeks off rotational basis.

 

The Make-Ready For Retirement (MRR) Execution Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the early preparation and execution stages of offshore asset retirement and decommissioning. This position is responsible for managing all activities required to render a platform or jacket “hydrocarbon-free, clean, isolates, and structurally ready” for safe removal or dismantling. Operating at the interface between operations, engineering, marine logistics, and HES disciplines, the MRP Coordinator ensures that all isolations, purging, decontamination, flushing, waste segregation, and verification activities are executed in accordance with approved procedures, regulatory standards, and project milestones.

 

Beyond technical readiness, the MRR Coordinator serves as a focal point for cross-discipline communication and control, ensuring that work permits, hazard assessments, and documentation are correctly managed and closed out. Supporting the Asset Retirement Programme by maintaining progress visibility, ensuring safe and environmentally compliant execution, and reporting status to Turnaround Events Manager and regulatory authorities. The role also contributes to lessons-learned capture and continuous improvement for future make-ready and decommissioning campaigns. Through strong organisational skills and multi-disciplinary awareness, the MRR Coordinator provides the operational backbone that enables efficient, safe and compliant transition of aging offshore infrastructure toward final retirement.

 

Role requires a strong background in offshore oil & gas shutdowns, construction, fabrication, maintenance, or decommissioning, with proven experience coordinating multi-discipline activities across these domains.

 

• Full-time rotational position working five weeks on five weeks off

 

• Cabinda, West Africa

 

Candidates should possess the following skills;

 

Experience & Background

• Minimum 5 years in offshore operations, shutdowns, or decommissioning (preferably oil & gas).

• Strong coordination skills in multi-discipline environments, especially during complex turnarounds.

 

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in make-ready processes: isolation, purging, cleaning, decontamination, structural prep.

• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, and isolation schematics.

• Familiar with asset retirement regulations, hazardous material handling, and environmental compliance.

 

Project & Planning Skills

• Strong planning, scheduling, and milestone tracking within make-ready campaigns.

• Competent in work pack development, close-out documentation, and productivity reporting.

 

Communication & Leadership

• Excellent cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Operations, Marine, HES, and Regulatory teams.

• Capable of mentoring and influencing multi-national offshore teams with cultural awareness.

 

Tools & Reporting

• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.

• Able to produce clear technical and progress reports.

 

Additional Strengths

• High commitment to health, safety, and environmental protection.

• Experience in offshore lifting, dismantling, and topside preparation is a plus.

• Holds recognized qualifications in engineering, marine operations, or project management.

 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter stating salary expectation, quoting the job reference number 6B1490 to: recrutamento@cangroup.net

Candidates should live within commuting distance of CAN’s Aberdeen Office and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Please be aware, all applications are subject to the CAN Job Applicant Privacy Notice (available on the website).

 

CLOSING DATE: 24 OCTOBER 2025