Offshore Representative
The Offshore Representative plays a key role in managing offshore operations, including Balance of Plant (BoP) service and maintenance, and on-site project execution. This position oversees contractors and third-party service providers, ensuring alignment with Contract and Technical Managers. The role operates on a 14-days-on / 14-days-off rotation offshore.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Promote and maintain a strong HSE culture across all offshore activities.
- Ensure compliance with site HSE plans, relevant legislation, and industry best practices.
- Lead and participate in toolbox talks, site briefings, and performance reviews.
Operations & Maintenance
- Execute the annual offshore O&M program and supervise daily operations.
- Consolidate maintenance schedules to optimize efficiency and cost savings.
- Ensure timely corrective and preventive maintenance, defect remediation, and technical issue resolution.
Site & Process Management
- Develop and maintain site management manuals and operational procedures (e.g., OCC, jack-up operations, daily reporting).
- Conduct site inductions for new personnel and visitors.
- Prepare risk assessments in coordination with the HSE Manager.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Support the O&M Manager in minimizing yield loss and improving asset performance.
- Provide regular technical and performance updates to senior management and stakeholders.
- Track and report operational KPIs and contractor compliance.
Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination
- Manage day-to-day contractor activities and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Conduct offshore inspections and audits of contractors, with support from the HSE Manager.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and service providers.
Continuous Improvement & Risk Management
- Identify operational risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement using PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology.
- Review and challenge technical proposals from service providers and recommend actions.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential
- Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore wind projects.
- Strong technical background in engineering or operations.
- Familiarity with offshore wind industry standards and best practices.
- Willingness and ability to work on a 14/14 offshore rotation.
- GWO certification for offshore work.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Self-motivated, organized, and process-driven.
- Experience in HSE-critical environments and operational start-up phases.
Desirable
- Experience in offshore EPC projects or windfarm operational start-up.
- HV Competent Person (SAP) certification.
- Strong understanding of full asset components (WTG, cables, OSS, foundations).
- Familiarity with SAP and other operational software tools.
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