Lead Site Manager Offshore Installation

   Team Leader | Full-Time  | Field Operations

Region APC > Construction & Operations APAC > APAC Offshore EPCI Technical Support

Manage and ensure offshore operation overall timely completion of projects. Oversees developments, create timelines, manage budgets and build teams. Perform a high level of planning and communication to implement the necessary actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees completion of site administration according to performance standards agreed (on schedule, at requisite quality level, on-budget).
• Assumes economic responsibility, e.g. calculates material, personnel, and running contract costs for suppliers.
• Represents the site in all decision-making committees of the project (towards own management, customer and team).
• Coordinates contractors and internal resources before and during execution of work.
• Ensures adherence to defined guidelines, processes and procedures, for all site operations assigned Establishes efficient methods/processes for site controlling and reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring all offshore wind farm development and construction logistics are planned and implemented correctly in conjunction with a team of industry leading experts for foundation installation, cable installation, wind turbine installation and other areas of offshore wind farm construction activities.
• Assesses risks/opportunities at the construction site.
• Monitors compliance of standards, regulations, laws, quality and HSE -guidelines.
• Supports qualified employees in a number of functional teams, at the site assigned.
• Responsible for the daily management of the site participants as described in the project organization chart and responsible for distributing work and tasks to the project participants.
• Responsible for all site activities where the organization holds the contract and hosting on-site Kickoff meetings prior to start of site activities.
• Single point of contact on-site to clients' project manager and site manager.
• Responsible for site budget and reporting according to processes.
• Representing installation in wind turbine procurement in the engineering phase
• Assisting asset projects as required to manage the internal resources, contractors and suppliers to perform offshore installation of wind turbines
• Sharing and implementing scope recommendations and lessons learnt with current and future project teams
• Responsible for the safety of the wind turbine assembly and personnel and provides the direction and leadership required to keep the operation running smoothly. Ensure that the client's representative is kept informed about all activities and operations onboard.
• Develop and implement new installation concepts based on lessons learned and preliminary concepts developed during Vestas V236 design
• Organize and supervise the installation project team, including management of subcontractors
• Ensure installation activities are completed on time to meet internal targets and key contract milestones
• Coordinate the external interfaces between Vestas, the Customer and Installation Vessel owner in relation to Vessel Deck Layouts, Lifting Plans, Power Requirements, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and related Work Instructions.
• Supervise the budget within Installation scope, in coordination with the Project Manager
• Ensure compliance to the contract within the Installation scope
• Provide input to the contract as required by Project Manager
• Maintain and follow KPIs set by Project Manager
• Planning, management and deployment of installation resources, tools and equipment.
• Spare parts management during Installation
• Installation Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Input to vessel coordinator for daily marine planning, incl. crew transfers and crew change
• Ensure adequate training of installation personnel
• Ensure installation personnel welfare.
• Effectively resolve internal and external cross-functional issues to ensure the project is not affected
• Installation execution according to QHSE standards
• Reporting of observations, incidents and accidents according to procedures

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• SAP - Preferable
• Safety and compliance mindset, initiative, proactive, empowerment & ownership.
• Willingness and effectuating change, leadership, people coaching, analytical, interpersonal skills, result-quality-customer oriented.
• Managerial skills, risk management, integrity, support by example.
• Comfortable with (working at) heights and being at sea.
• Previous experience in WTG offshore installation manager or similar role is desirable
• Previous experience in implementing offshore wind farm projects is desirable, other experience can be considered for the right individual
• Good knowledge of offshore construction vessels (particularly WTIVs) is desirable, a deeper understanding of vessel design and architecture is advantageous.
• Construction safety awareness
• Significant knowledge of offshore wind turbine installation techniques, procedures, and safety practices
• Experience managing installation teams, including contractors and subcontractors
• Effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Fluent in English. Mandarin desired, but not required.
• Extensive experience implementing large projects.
• Significant experience in Wind Turbine assembly project site construction or offshore large construction projects.
• Lifting and banking experience.
• Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes
• Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of offshore works.
• Electrical knowledge, cables installation and connection, able to read and follow schematics..
• PC knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Quality Management Tools

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Focused safety approach
• Management skills
• Organization
• Planning
• Time management
• Reporting skills
• Offshore experience
• Documentation skills
• Dependability / trustworthy / reliable
• Attention to detail
• Positive
• Flexible attitude
• Understanding

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Mechanical engineering degree level, marine or naval architecture or Chief Mate/Master STCW II/2 Unlimited.
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to relocate to Taiwan to work in rotation pattern
• Technical or equivalent mechanical/constructional experience
• GWO, Medical Certification

What We Offer

Vestas provides an open, respectful global culture, an attractive compensation package, and long-term career development. We offer global opportunities for people with growth mindsets and the desire to make a shared and positive impact. We work in the true spirit of our corporate values: accountability, simplicity, collaboration, and commitment.

Additional Benefit

• National Statutory Insurance Program
• Group Insurance for Employee and Dependents
• Annual merit review
• Leave (Additional annual leave, paid sick/ medical leave (provide regular pay for first 15 days of sick leave), additional maternity leave (120 days), additional pregnancy checkups accompaniment leave and paternity leave to statutory (10 days), menstruation leave)
• New employee medical examination/Annual medical examination
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Flexible working schedule and remote work
• Variety of employee activities
• Unlimited coffee and snacks in variety
• Diverse and open work environment
• Highly value career development of employees, support internal transfer and promotion

Additional Information

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 20th of Oct. 2023.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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