Vedanta an owner driven company operates a $30 billion-dollar critical minerals, hydrocarbons and energy portfolio and contributes 1.4% to India's GDP.
Cairn Oil & Gas, a Vedanta Company, India's largest private oil and gas producer, is looking to hire a Manager - Offsite and Logistics. The incumbent will be responsible for developing annual logistics plans, budgets, systems, and SOPs while ensuring full QHSE compliance. Leads end-to-end production logisticsincluding marine, aviation, crude evacuation, road logistics, and government coordinationalongside safety oversight, vendor management, statutory liaison, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities as a Manager - Offsite and Logistics: -
Planning & Budgeting
- Prepare annual work program and budget for logistics department.
- Ensure adherence to non-routine budget activities.
Systems, Policies & Procedures
- Develop and implement logistics policies and procedures.
- Communicate policies to all users.
- Identify hazards/risks and define mitigation processes.
- Ensure compliance with QHSE standards.
- Maintain well-documented logistics systems.
Marine Operations & Production Logistics
- Provide logistics support to rig operations and offshore facilities.
- Manage port calls, offshore cargo operations, crude laycan activities.
- Oversee crude transportation via trucking (loading to unloading).
- Coordinate vessel operations and helicopter logistics.
- Maintain accurate air logistics database for cost allocation.
- Liaise with government bodies for approvals and compliance.
- Prepare flight plans, schedules, and passenger manifests.
- Manage road logistics and tanker contractor compliance with risk assessments.
- Schedule offshore vessel voyages to ports.
HSE Management
- Conduct vehicle safety inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Organize and participate in safety audits.
- Conduct safety sessions and ensure operations follow QHSE guidelines.
- Participate in audits and close out non-compliances.
- Strive for zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI).
Production Maintenance
- Support production operations through daily maintenance at helihanger.
- Enhance asset value of existing facilities.
Procurement
- Approve vendors after evaluation.
- Organize third-party inspections.
- Resolve non-conformances and guide inspectors.
- Provide feedback to vendors/agencies.
- Ensure quality of services and close out NCRs.
Asset Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Implement asset optimization frameworks.
- Encourage and implement improvement ideas from employees and contractors.
Statutory Requirements & External Liaison
- Build and maintain goodwill with government bodies and local administration.
- Ensure smooth helicopter, vessel, and road logistics operations supporting production and projects.
Documentation, Database & Reporting
- Maintain monthly safety statistics.
- Track and analyze road logistics and tanker movement data.
- Provide management reports in required formats.
Self-Development
- Continuously enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies.
- Stay updated on developments within logistics discipline.
Education and Relevant Experience
Graduate with 10-12 yrs of overall experience with exposure in E&P/process industry.