Field Operations Leader - Offshore Wind

Description:

Our client is looking for a Field Operations Leader - Offshore Wind for a contract position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as focal point for FOW Pilot for all matters related to Operations & Maintenance.
Responsible for definition and handover of the Operations & Maintenance strategy, including spares, for the Project.
Define teams/staffing plan for FOW
Develop training plans
Ensure PMR’s produced and ready
Select core crew, ensure training and readiness for start up
Develop operating procedures and ensure control room and smart room readiness
Conduct technological qualification of new technology which may be required for the project
Negotiate and execute contracts for Operations and Maintenance aspects of the project
Ensure Asset Readiness and ensure smooth handover of the FOW to CNS Asset 
Act as key focal point for CNS asset to the project both onshore and offshore
Where required run cost benefit analysis to support key decisions
Establish and manage professional relationships with vendors, service providers and other external stakeholders to ensure provision of deliverables, service contracts and professional expertise in support to safe and efficient operation of the floater & wind turbine.
Support planning integration between Project and Asset teams during project execution phase.
Deliver on technical qualification & technological program defined for the Operations & Maintenance disciplines.
Assist the FOW Pilot Team Leader with the preparation of internal reviews
Ensure decisions are made in full understanding of Asset integrity and Major Accident Hazard management, demonstrating to the wider business (is there any external stakeholders on this) that risks from major accident hazards are being managed.
Contribute to internal reporting (technical reports, portfolio management, budget tracking, etc…) and presentations to management to ensure key stakeholders are aware of the project progress including cost and schedule progress updates and manpower requirements against approved Budgets, highlighting key challenges and providing solutions to mitigate.
Collaborate with R&D Wind program to develop the R&D objectives for the pilot, particularly for the Industrialization objectives and Operation & Maintenance phase of the pilot.
Ensure that the FOW pilot project benefits from ongoing R&D activities and propose R&D work relevant for the pilot project
Responsible for ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with Company rules and Group specifications and where required, submit derogations with support from TA’s & SME’s
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and OneTech, and seek assistance from wider business as required to expedite resolution of issues and/or remove blockers
Ensure employees, contracted staff and contractor personnel are competent, properly supervised and are aware of the relevant systems of work and procedures to embed a collaborative working culture based on quality, delivery, performance and respect for health, safety and environmental issues
REQUIREMENTS

MSc or Masters in engineering discipline and membership of relevant Professional Body (chartered engineer or equivalent)
Experience with delivery of EPC / EPCIC Projects including handover to Asset Operations
Experience with delivery of Maintenance activities on offshore installations
Experience with contracting of personnel transfer between vessel and Asset
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience
Previous contract negotiation & contract management experience
Excellent project management and leadership skills with the ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international team
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment
Effective communicator with the ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner
Strong stakeholder management skills