Deputy Offshore Construction Manager

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Deputy Offshore Construction Manager on a 12 month Contract, based in Hartlepool.

This is Outside IR35.

Offshore 12-hour shifts (Nightshift) in a rotation 3 weeks on/off – however flexibility is expected.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the OCM (Offshore Construction Manager), the Deputy offshore construction manager is to support the OCM during the construction operations on the wind turbine installation vessel, keeping the project running safely and hitting critical milestones on time
• Supervise wind turbine assembly activities on daily basis, typically nightshift
• The DOCM will be on a 12hr night shift 3/3 weeks rotation – subject to vessel operations and at the discretion of the OCM.
• As DOCM you will be also part of the wider client vessel management and installation team, a key person working in close collaboration with the lifting supervisor, reporting all non-conformities, and preparing the DPR readiness for the OCM.
•  Help improving client procedures, supporting updating, and writing work procedures, reviewing RAMS / Lift Plans
• You are to ensure the client offshore construction operations are kept on the critical path, ensuring optimal time frames are kept, with the safe execution of the offshore construction work scopes.
• Any deviations or issues taking the vessel operations from the critical path that you foresee, the DOCM would give guidance to any parties to minimalize the negative impacts, reporting accordingly to the OCM.
•  Assist OCM with coordination of the works of the WTG technicians to ensure contractually agreed installation performance
•  Anticipate any roadblock the installation sequence may face and organize support from back office and project team
• Interface between client management and the Clients & Vessel crew on the WIV
• Review and assist OCM with Daily Progress Report of the client activities
• Supporting the lifting supervisor in the coordination of the Permit to works, and widespread support throughout the working shift
• Promote client EHS culture during operations, empowering the teams to speak up freely of any issues

Qualifications/Requirements

• Professional education in construction or extensive knowledge in the offshore wind turbine construction industry is mandatory.
• 10 years offshore experience
• NEBOSH General certification or equivalent (IOSH)
• FUET or BOSIT – mandatory
• GWO Working & Rescue @ Height – mandatory
• GWO – 5 basic elements – mandatory
• Just Industry Medical – mandatory

Eligibility Requirements

• Proven history in the Offshore WTG construction with at least 10 years of experience in offshore wind construction.
• Experience in (offshore wind) the DOCM is to have at least 5 years in experience in a managerial position
• Good knowledge in communication skills to share knowledge about installation method statements
• Good understanding of CDM (Construction design management)
• Fluent in English both spoken and written
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Leadership and commitment and good representation on behalf of the client
• Strive towards preventing a negative impact on the environment.

Desired Characteristics

- HV Safety system rules - Would be advantageous

- CPCS A61 Appointed Person - Would be advantageous

- Organized and transparent

- Good communication skills, high flexibility

- Able to work within a multicultural team