SOV Shift Manager

Region APC > Service APAC > Service Offshore TW

Join us on our journey towards a greener future

Do you have experience servicing and maintaining mechanical or electrical systems? Do you have experience in power generation and delivering renewable energy? Would you like an opportunity to apply your skills and qualifications in a prominent company in the industry?

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will join our TW Service team for CFXD & ZN windfarms. Based offshore on one of our service operation vessels (SOV), the Shift Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the windfarm from the vessel on a rotational basis. Encompassing HSE, production performance, operations and maintenance and tea, development.

Responsibilities

In line with Vestas' quality, HSE and Operational procedures, you will work a 2 week on / 2 week off rotation, based at our CFXD & ZN offshore windfarm site. Your typical tasks would be as follows:

• Responsibility for all offshore operations
• Production planning and performance
• Planning and execution of servicing and maintenance plans
• Employee line management and development
• Maintaining code of conduct, discipline, and culture on the SOV
• Weekly and monthly performance reporting
• Facilitate SOV technical focus, team meetings and strategy deployment
• SOV crew interface management
• Contingency planning for vessel operations
• Windfarm downtime management and control
• Promote and encourage a positive safety culture
• Turbine inspections, safety walks and auditing
• Continuous Improvement focus with first time fix and service duration
• Participate in morning briefings and toolbox talks
• Planning and coordination of upgrade campaigns
• Operational point of escalation for offshore or vessel related issues
• Oversee management of sub contractors onboard vessel

Qualifications

• Our new colleague is committed to continuous improvement and able to maintain a professional demeanor during challenging times. You are safety focussed, punctual and consistent, taking responsibility for both your own and the actions of others around you.
• 3 years Leadership & Management experience with a background of professional experience with electrical or mechanical systems, having worked in the offshore industry. A willingness to travel when required to suit business needs and a commitment to lead a large offshore service operation.
• Equally important is to be mature, reliable, and efficient, with an ability to handle unexpected challenges professionally. We expect you to have good problem-solving skills and an ability to positively seek help.

Competencies

• Electrical/Mechanical/Marine Engineering
• Good English skills both oral and in written
• Full driver's license
• IT skills: SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strategic decision maker
• Safety focussed with quality in mind
• Capable person who handles operational tasks
• A leader who supports colleagues through effective line management
• Inspired and motivated to fulfill responsibilities
• Strategic thinker who plans for improved future quality
• Committed to renewables and effecting positive change
• Ability to be efficient, keep tasks simple and ensure they are delivered
• Good communicator and able to effectively collaborate with colleagues
• Problem solver who will positively seek support

What We Offer

Join us if you would like to work in an international and motivated company where we work collaboratively every day to remain a top company in the renewables sector. You will be part of a skilled team in an organisation characterised by being motivated, innovative, and professional. A team that operates and supports multiple windfarms and their daily operational needs.

In Service, we offer you:

• Great colleagues that support each other and work together
• Valuable opportunities for professional and personal development
• The opportunity to engage in & contribute to a safe work environment
• The ability to contribute to the renewable energy sector

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
• 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 30th of Nov. 2025.

Our commitment to a fair hiring 
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness. 

DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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