Take the Lead on Our Fleet Maintenance System

The energy transition towards renewables is ongoing and over many years, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has been a key part of this exciting journey. We are trusted worldwide for delivering precise marine operations and supporting global partners with installation and maintenance services for offshore wind parks – heavier, higher, faster. While employed in Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, the role will also support our sister company, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, ensuring close alignment across fleets and leveraging our shared maritime expertise.

To strengthen our future capabilities, we are now looking for an experienced Planned Maintenance leader to take ownership of and further develop the STAR Suite within our organization. We have recently implemented STAR as our platform for planned maintenance and are seeking someone who can ensure effective use and administration across all disciplines.

STAR Suite consists of multiple applications to support vessel maintenance, procurement, project execution, HSEQ and analytics. The system is used by all employees and integrates with third-party services, requiring coordinated management and support.

Office location will be in Oslo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the planned maintenance system Star within Fred. Olsen offices and vessels, including daily operations, upgrades and projects
• Act as the owner’s representative towards the supplier
• Collaborate closely with Technical Operation, Procurement, HSEQ and Project Execution departments.
• Develop procedures, methodologies, and plans for continuous improvement of the fleet.
• Lead the internal support organisation and manage new project, upgrades and improvements

Your profile:

• Technical maritime education with sea-service, preferably with relevant ship management experience
• Solid background and interest for structured use of Planned Maintenance Systems
• Up to date with technological developments and able to shape the future path of STAR
• Outgoing, curious and a strong team player
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Proven ability to work efficiently and lead teams
• High integrity and strong sense of responsibility
• Flexible to travel as required

What We Offer:

We offer a working environment based on a high level of professionalism while having fun, being both thorough and innovative, with plenty of responsibility for the individual. FOWIC is a leading player within the offshore wind segment, operating at the intersection of engineering and the maritime environment. This creates an inspiring and dynamic multidisciplinary culture.

We value equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and we encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disabilities or cultural background.

For further information about this position, please don`t hesitate to contact Bjørnar Karlsen on +47 926 30 112 (Technical Fleet Manager) or Kari Jacobsen on +47 915 57 717 (HR recruitment). Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis, latest 12/12. All information will be handled with confidentiality.

We use Semac background checking for final candidates in our recruitment processes. Background checks are conducted with consent and involve, among other things, verifying CVs and other application documentation in connection with hiring process.

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier provides innovative and tailored services for the transport, installation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Building on more than 170 years of marine experience, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier was established in 2008 to service the growing offshore wind sector. The company now operates three class-leading, purpose-built jack-up vessels: Bold Tern, Brave Tern and Blue Tern.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a UK-based, Norwegian-owned cruise company operating under the Fred. Olsen Group. We run three mid-sized ocean-going ships—Balmoral, Bolette, and Borealis—offering traditional cruising experiences. Headquartered in Ipswich, England, the company is known for its intimate ships, scenic itineraries, and heritage in passenger shipping and maritime operations. Technical management is lead from the Oslo office.