Senior Marine Specialist

Job summary

This role focuses on leading offshore wind operations, specifically as an expert in jack-up vessels and heavy-lift campaigns. The Senior Marine Specialist will ensure safe and efficient marine operations across various offshore activities, contributing to the company's mission of promoting fossil-free living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Studies, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in Marine & Offshore Logistics.
• Experience in planning and executing jack-up operations, preferably in offshore wind.
• Strong knowledge of vessel design, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with maritime certification, surveys, and audits.
• Knowledge of chartering practices and maritime law.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships across international teams.
• Experience in risk assessments and offshore operational reviews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and preferably SAP.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to obtain or hold GWO mandatory offshore safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Authority for jack-up vessel requirements and marine operations.
• Provide technical guidance for major component exchanges and heavy-lift projects.
• Support the development of vessel strategies and future heavy-lift concepts.
• Maintain and enhance vessel vetting processes and performance standards.
• Participate in tender evaluations and procurement for jack-up vessels.
• Conduct technical assessments and operational readiness reviews.
• Support port studies and asset interface reviews.
• Review vessel performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Guide inspection teams on audits and assessments.
• Investigate incidents and implement improvements based on lessons learned.
• Monitor market developments and provide insights on vessel availability.
• Contribute to innovation projects and assess new offshore technologies.
• Represent the company in external industry forums.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and offshore partners.

Tools

• Microsoft Office applications
• SAP