Seaway7 requires a new Senior Operations Engineer to have overall responsibility for the transportation and marshalling of cables to be based in our Aberdeen office on a permanent staff basis.
This role involves building a knowledge base of known Ports, Vessel Owners and Contractors specializing in the handling of cables. Subcontractors will then be managed and coordinated to ensure safe transportation and storage of cables from point of collection at manufacture, through transport and marshalling, to delivery at the quayside for collection by the installation vessel.
What will you be doing?
* Define and oversee the strategy for cable transportation and marshalling, ensuring equipment mobilisation, transpool procedures, certification, and safety assurance.
* Determine transportation and marshalling requirements for each project/tender, including equipment, yard parameters, budget, and resource needs.
* Collaborate with SCM and Chartering to select 3rd party vessels/yards and related services, prepare SOWs, and review technical offers.
* Review and manage procedures, documentation, and negotiations related to transpooling operations and load-ins/load-outs.
* Assess suitability of transport vessels and marshalling yards/ports, manage equipment design and supply, produce cable stacking plans, and define yard layout requirements.
* Oversee load-in/load-out activities, ensuring readiness and mobilisation of equipment and marshalling yards.
* Manage preservation activities from pick-up to handover, and align responsibilities among involved parties.
* Review and ensure compliance of 3rd party vessels and standard operating procedures with project and COMPANY assurance processes.
* Liaise with the Seaway7 Vessel Delivery Manager for load-out operations and implement/report on Safety, Health, and Quality aspects at onshore work sites
What experience would we like you to have?
It's the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills, and experience, powering us to be leaders in fixed offshore wind.
* Preferred minimum of 5 years' experience of Operations, Site or Project Engineering within the offshore sector
* Experience in supporting construction projects, in particular Logistics, Mobilizations, Transpooling operations, Marshalling or 3rd party vessel coordination/chartering
* Skilled in co-ordination of support Services, subcontractors etc
* Fluent in English.
At times, there may be specific qualifications we're looking for, but we also recognise the power of transferrable skills, so if you feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, we want to hear from you.
What do we offer?
We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, at Seaway7, everyone plays a part in making renewable energy possible.
This is more than a place to work, this is a place to bring your energy. A place to belong, and feel part of a team which will back you every step of the way.
Alongside this, we provide an environment for you to feel at your best - in-and-outside of work, with great perks to support your health, wealth and wellbeing. We offer comprehensive benefits which vary by location according to local requirements, as well as our global benefits which include:
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT- We support your continuous development to craft a career you love. You will have the opportunity to grow in Seaway7 or across the Subsea7 Group to suit your interests and goals.
• FLEXIBILITY - We want our employees to thrive. This is why we offer a working from home options that gives employees some flexibility whilst balancing this with highly valued face to face time that keeps our team spirit at the center.
• WELLBEING - Our extensive wellbeing offering is focused on mind, body, connection, and helping our employees to thrive. We have an excellent employee assistance programme which offers support for a range of work related or private matters.
• CONNECT - Our employee networks create a sense of community. Get involved in the planning or just enjoy perks! From paddle boarding, ski trips, running and cycle groups, to family days and summer parties. Join conversations on topics that matter such as inclusion and culture, and live our sustainability value by joining community beach cleans and plogging.
Our passionate employees make it all happen.
The Next Steps
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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:
• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission
Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps. To find out more about Seaway7, please visit our website
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