• The role will be a part of the core WTG installation team

• The main responsibility of this role will be to manage the load-out operations including

• Plan feeder vessel load-outs and provide lookahead for port operations
• Ensure that a high focus on HSE at the site, e.g. by participating in regular operational safety assessments / safety walks (planned and executed with support from HSE Advisors)
• Coordinate the work of the main contractors on site
• Supervise load-out operations and issue DPRs for the feeder vessel while in port
• Perform final walkdown of feeder vessel after completion of load-out
• Liaise with the offshore construction team and plan feeder vessel departure from and return to port
• Monitor progress of WTG component delivery, pre-assembly and readiness for load-out
• Oversee and manage equipment on barge and stock of spare parts
• Facilitate MWS and CVA site attendance as required
• Reporting

• Other responsibilities may include (depending on candidate background and experience):
  • Engineering support related to load-out, transport, transfer and installation
  • Weather forecast assessment and operability reviews
  • DPR post-processing and analysis (for both onshore and offshore part)

• This role requires
  • a strong focus on safety;
  • some level of technical understanding of lifting operations and marine transportation;
  • good communication skills, as this role will to a large extent focus on the management of contractors;
  • an understanding of the various stakeholders involved in the construction of offshore wind farms in the US;
  • curiosity and motivation to learn to know an industry that is still very much growing and evolving in the US.

• Requirements:
  • Strong communication skills, highly self motivated and organized
  • GWO offshore access, medically fit for offshore works
  • Good working knowledge of lifting and marine operations standards
  • Understanding QHSE management principles
  • Experience and/or qualification in construction, engineering or marine operations
  • Prior experience with installation of wind turbines or marine construction
  • Some knowledge or proficiency in BIMCO & FIDIC contracts advantageous but not essential

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Fred Oliver