Client Representative - WTG

The WTG Installation Client Representative shall be based aboard the WTIV, feeding back to the logistics team and WTG Package, and shall act as our Client's primary point of contact for all activities undertaken from aboard the WTG installation vessel.

Scope of Services / Deliverables
• Represent the WTG package on the installation vessel and act as the main point of contact for all Client activities and requests, involving in particular the supervision and coordination of vessel operations, turbine installation works and crew change logistics.
• The representative shall witness operational activities where safe to do so, observe the Contractor's performance, and represent the WTG package team in matters of HSE, quality, Contractors' procedures, and programs.
• Attend regular meetings and conference calls on behalf of the WTG package when required.
• Provide regular reporting towards the WTG package team
• Document and agree (with the representatives of the WTG OEM contractor and the Installation Vessel) the progress of the works on a daily basis in the form of a Daily Progress Report (DPR). The DPR shall be recorded into a system provided by the employer.
• Prompt identification and notification of any construction issue that may arise or have the potential to arise during the works and contributing in resolving any issues where applicable.
• Perform inspections and record findings in Client's quality tracking system.
• Management of safety through participation in safety on behalf of our Client. This should include identifying and reporting any safety-related observations on a day to day basis as well as performing primary duties and raising alerts to any perceived trends relating to HSE risks as they arise.
• In the event of an incident / accident, following the Emergency response plan and provision of information to support investigation(s) and insurance claims. NOTE – The Sub-Contractor will almost always lead on investigations, but it is helpful for project management to have its own information available.

CERTIFICATIONS
• GWO BST Training:
o Sea Survival,
o Working at heights,
o First Aid,
o Fire Awareness,
o Manual Handling.
• Helicopter Under Water Escape Training (HUET) with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) certification.
• Current valid Offshore Energies Medical Certificate= accompanied by an additional fitness assessment such as the “Chester Step Test”.
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE training.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Experience of providing offshore rep services in offshore renewables (preferably under an EPCI with separate vessel contract environment). Proven experience as offshore representative for WTG installation on wind farms is essential.
• Understanding of marine operations (particularly jack-up vessels) and marine coordination procedures
• Experience in interface with Marine Warranty Surveyors (MWS)
• Experience with WTG post installation completion / commissioning activities and handover procedures is preferable
• A strong working knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety requirements;
• Strong understanding of best wind industry practice, applicable codes, standards relevant to offshore construction.
• IT proficient (Spinergie, Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet), experience using inspection/auditing software in a construction environment desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with others (shall be fluent in spoken and written English)