Offshore Wind
Offshore Operations Manager - USA Candidates Required USA Citizens / USA Right to Work Required
Please note: Due to location, candidates without the right to work / appropriate US visa or citizenship will not be considered.
Responsibilities
Implement Client Project Governance – Processes, procedures, tools etc.
Stakeholder management internal and external i.e, Construction packages, suppliers and authorities.
Daily, manage and coordination offshore activities between all assets, suppliers, departments incl. monitoring and reporting.
Manage, incl. onboarding and training, Project Offshore Operations staff – Site Technicians, Offshore Site Support/Coordinators, Harbour Site Supervisors, HSE advisors, etc.
Engage in various industry forums as well as provide lessons learnt for future development
Manage budget and contractual obligations.
Tasks
Planning & Coordination of Construction, Marine and Helicopter activities, including preparation of relevant documentation.
Primary liaison with all packages (WTG/Cables/Foundations etc.) & Contractors to keep operational.
Onboarding, preparation and support for all packages and contractors.
Manage interface between packages and chair the weekly installation interface meeting.
Provide input to Interface and risk register.
Liaison with HSE Department to ensure HSE execution plan in implemented and followed including implementation of additional safety issues and safety notices issued during the project.
Manage the Internal Handover process, including snag/punch lists.
Manage maintenance on offshore assets in the interim period prior to handover to O&M.
Assign tasks to Site Techs, Harbour site supervisors and support roles.
Manage relations to authorities, industry forums, suppliers & other relevant external stakeholders.
Monitoring of Project vessel performance.
Provide requested input into Tenders, Budgets & forecasts.
Manage interface between neighbouring windfarms and offshore construction sites.
Management of contractual obligations of contractors and subcontractors on behalf of CPM.
Supply of guidance, support and lessons learnt to future projects and other departments.
Input, implementation and enforcement of regulatory and contractual requirements during construction.
Create scope of work and procure along with contract managers for CTV, SOV, GV, AJU, offshore scaffolding, port agency, demarcation buoys etc.
Provide input to Lead Site Technician, Site Technicians and Harbour Site Supervisor procurement and conduct interviews.
Ensure adequate offshore communication during construction and optimise communication systems deployment and installation.
Onboard new team members.
Create standard processes for offshore support team and Lead site technicians taking into account lessons learnt and local requirements.
Approval of invoices for all CON contracts.
Approval of hours and travel expenses for own staff.
Deliverables
Offshore Operations Manual
Site specific MHCC Procedures
Internal Handover Procedure
Work Authorisation Procedure
Daily Coordination & Execution plan
Guard Vessel Procedure
Fleet Management Plan
RAMS for Site Tech Tasks
Vessel Information Pack
Final Asset transfer certificate
Close-out documentation vessel inspection
Vessel clearance certificate
Vessel performance reports
Assumption books for post construction work
Service Baseline agreement with MHCC
Decision authority / Responsibility
Makes requests to Construction Project Manager (CPM) regarding the need for resources and equipment.
In cooperation with the CPM, plan & decide day-to-day installation process, including final approval authority for all offshore installation activities.
Stop site activities where statutory minimum standards are not being adhered to and/or project specific requirements or HSE requirements are infringed.
Experience Required
Requires 5 to 8 years of documented experience within Offshore Wind and Offshore Operations Management.
Activities in large scale wind farm projects, including 5 to 8 years of documented leadership experience
Certifications Required
Mandatory:
GWO courses: Sea Survival, Working at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling
HUET, STCW 2010, OPITO or BOSIET and EBS (STASS, HEED or EBS)
Medical certificate including chester step
IOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE training
