We are looking for x2 skilled Operational and Maintenance Manager

Job Description

• Planning of activities prior and during the offshore phase including manning, competence definition to perform the scope
• Establish and own the process & procedures for operating the system through ramp-up and trial period until the handover to Company
• Follow up the subcontractor and other stakeholders in the project to prepare the activities in relation with operation and maintenance. Note: HVDC system is managed by a subcontractor and requires a clear ownership of offshore electricity production process in accordance with the Employer’s technical requirements
• Participate in developing manuals and procedures for the offshore production phase which includes training material
• Participate in developing the maintenance hierarchy including scheduled maintenance, prepare/verify preventive maintenance and associated detailed jobcards
• Participate in developing the planned maintenance when platform is unmanned according to customers' requirements and schedule
• Be the link with the person in charge of the spare parts on the project to establish a plan for needs and associated logistics
• Executing offshore daily activities related to the preparation necessary to deliver production.
• Ensure smooth transition from the commissioning phase to the operational phase by teaming up with the Mechanical Completion & Commissioning team
• Report progress made on these activities on a daily basis
• Ensure that planning of activities is matching the contractual requirements
• Consult OIM, Commissioning Manager and Client for taking decisions related to SIMOPs
• Ensure that processes are implemented, adhered to and followed (HSE, all related processes and necessary trainings)
• Monitor that required / necessary competence are in place to cover the planned activities.
• Establish necessary communication process and meetings towards other relevant parties of the project organisation or authorities.

 

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as operating electricity production system
• Experience working on Offshore Converter Platform is a plus
• Experience as supervisor or departments head from floating or fixed installations is a plus
• Experience defining and implementing new work processes to operate systems 
• Experience in commissioning and operating utility systems (HVAC, Electrical, Automation, Cooling systems)
• Experience in HVDC systems is a plus
• Experience with using offshore operations processes (HSE, Quality, Permit to Work system, )
• Experience in working with Management of Change, Contractual requirements
• Knowledge of German Sector and associated regulations is a plus
• Have a collaborative and proactive working attitude
• Ability to work independently as well as in team
• High interest in establishing processes to define the way we shall work during the operational phase
• Have a high loyalty to deadline and quality requirements
• Guide the other team members to achieve readiness for offshore operations
• Ability to motivate and inspire employees through communication 
• Offshore certificates (BOSIET/HUET)
• Safety trainings
• Electrical Engineering related degree
• Master or Bachelor degree 

Duration: ASAP- 31.12.2024

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value.

MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.

Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!